My little fuzzum's, Chester, has severe pancreatitis. I am having to force feed him 10mL liquid food for nutrition and hydration. I am using my Therapeutic Touch and Reiki training. It's very hard being away from him as I am not able to call in sick to be with my cat. I know, it's really crazy, but my supervisors are my supervisors and it's their call. If anyone in the area is able to come over and sit with me while I care for him, please let me know.
On another note, I was at my OBGYN yesterday who also is an infertility specialist. I am able to carry a baby, but I'm most likely out of eggs as I don't menstruate without HRT. So, it will, at this time, cost about $17,000 to get an egg donor should I want to become pregnant. So, I have plenty of time to save up some $$$ before I dive into this - that and give myself time to get married...you know, set things up right for having a little one.
I hope you all are doing well.
HUGS!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
DON'T DO IT!!!
Ok, we all learn some things the hard way. I have 2 for you.
#1) Pinnacle Highland Apartments in Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121 - DON'T DO IT!!!! If you look back further in my blog I tell you the entire fiasco of how they have tried to charge me to repaint the entire apartment which #1) was not in the lease, #2) they state as standard charges - with 2 stories on that one - the first is that it is because I lived there less than one year, and the second is that it's $300 because I stayed there less than a year and the amount would go down for every year I stayed after that - this was also NOT in the lease. In addition, they screwed up my utility bills for the apartment. I fought with them on the phone and told them it wasn't in the lease therefore I wasn't going to pay them. Well, they sent the "bill" to a collections agency! They never sent me a second notice before they did that. In addition, the agency that they sent it to #1) called everyday without leaving a message (totally unprofessional!) and #2) when I finally spoke with someone they sounded like they weren't even out of high school in terms of their customer service skills! Wait, that could describer just about any person on the planet these days...whatever happened to good customer service...anyway - Thank GOD my uncle is a lawyer and going to bat for me on this one!!!! Props to Uncle Rich! They've pissed me off enough for me to want to put this out there in a big way - so I'm also posting this on facebook. :)
#2) Grants 360 - DON'T DO IT!!!! This one already has a bad rap out there, and I just want to add to it in a big way - so I'm also posting this on facebook. :) They have a $2 fee for getting a kit, but they don't send out a paper kit anymore, and then this $2 gives you about 24 hours access to online information. Right after I registered I went to the website and was not impressed. I thought that I was tired and maybe I would be able to see things better in the morning. Well, the website they gave me to go to loog in no longer came up! In addition, they attempted to charge my credit card additional money! I went back and reviewed the fine print, and it then tells you all of these wonderful details. So, how cool is my credit card company? Cool enough to not let the charges go through! They thought it was fraud and declined the payment, called me, and we figured things out! So when I double looked at the fine print, you are supposed to cancel 24hours before you get charged...so basically, they are going to try and scam you out of an additional $60 because you cannot cancel within 24hours of that charge once you have started!
So, I hope that you have learned from my mistakes. I HATE learning this way! Maybe you have some others that you would like to share so that at least I don't have to learn them the hard way. ;)
HUGS!
#1) Pinnacle Highland Apartments in Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121 - DON'T DO IT!!!! If you look back further in my blog I tell you the entire fiasco of how they have tried to charge me to repaint the entire apartment which #1) was not in the lease, #2) they state as standard charges - with 2 stories on that one - the first is that it is because I lived there less than one year, and the second is that it's $300 because I stayed there less than a year and the amount would go down for every year I stayed after that - this was also NOT in the lease. In addition, they screwed up my utility bills for the apartment. I fought with them on the phone and told them it wasn't in the lease therefore I wasn't going to pay them. Well, they sent the "bill" to a collections agency! They never sent me a second notice before they did that. In addition, the agency that they sent it to #1) called everyday without leaving a message (totally unprofessional!) and #2) when I finally spoke with someone they sounded like they weren't even out of high school in terms of their customer service skills! Wait, that could describer just about any person on the planet these days...whatever happened to good customer service...anyway - Thank GOD my uncle is a lawyer and going to bat for me on this one!!!! Props to Uncle Rich! They've pissed me off enough for me to want to put this out there in a big way - so I'm also posting this on facebook. :)
#2) Grants 360 - DON'T DO IT!!!! This one already has a bad rap out there, and I just want to add to it in a big way - so I'm also posting this on facebook. :) They have a $2 fee for getting a kit, but they don't send out a paper kit anymore, and then this $2 gives you about 24 hours access to online information. Right after I registered I went to the website and was not impressed. I thought that I was tired and maybe I would be able to see things better in the morning. Well, the website they gave me to go to loog in no longer came up! In addition, they attempted to charge my credit card additional money! I went back and reviewed the fine print, and it then tells you all of these wonderful details. So, how cool is my credit card company? Cool enough to not let the charges go through! They thought it was fraud and declined the payment, called me, and we figured things out! So when I double looked at the fine print, you are supposed to cancel 24hours before you get charged...so basically, they are going to try and scam you out of an additional $60 because you cannot cancel within 24hours of that charge once you have started!
So, I hope that you have learned from my mistakes. I HATE learning this way! Maybe you have some others that you would like to share so that at least I don't have to learn them the hard way. ;)
HUGS!
Monday, November 9, 2009
My, How Time Passes
I was just looking at my past posts, and I just realized I have been blogging for over a year! I am amazed that I have been able to do at least 1 post a month for over a year. So many things have happened, and yet so much is now on hold. All and all, things are ok, though.
I hope that you all are doing well despite the economy and change in weather.
HUGS!
I hope that you all are doing well despite the economy and change in weather.
HUGS!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
No, I'm Not Dead!
I am sorry to not have kept up on my blog. I have had at least 1 email from people asking where I am.
The house is currently at a standstill. I have no motivation to paint, no time to get the fireplace done, and life is just staying busy.
I am still working full time as an oncology nurse and part time as the scrapbooking couture at Michaels in Draper.
I won big time at the arbitration! The grand total was about $9000 and $3000 back to my insurance for the PIP. It was amazing - the other person continued to LIE about the entire incident under oath! You want to know something else - she is a patient where I work as a nurse! Yea, let me just say yea. In any case, the arbitrator sided with me on everything, and basically decided she was lying.
I'm dating someone new. He is wonderful - not that Mike wasn't. His name is Shenn. He is self employed as a graphic artist, advertiser, and palmistry reader. He's even created his own palmistry deck! I've played with that, and it's incredible! There is so much information and detail packed into the deck, and it's something that is worth playing around with as you learn so much! He also has a motorcycle, and I was able to go on my first motorcycle ride. It was really fun. He's a very good driver, and I felt very safe. YES, I wore a helmet, long jeans, coat, and boots. We both have a strong interest in energy healing (he prefers Reiki, and I prefer Therapeutic Touch, but we both have a similar effect on people. Some people prefer a stronger energy and other people prefer more gentle energy), metaphysical studies, comparative religions & their history, and being outdoors.
Once again, I cannot think of anything else to tell you. Feel free to write and ask, though.
HUGS!
The house is currently at a standstill. I have no motivation to paint, no time to get the fireplace done, and life is just staying busy.
I am still working full time as an oncology nurse and part time as the scrapbooking couture at Michaels in Draper.
I won big time at the arbitration! The grand total was about $9000 and $3000 back to my insurance for the PIP. It was amazing - the other person continued to LIE about the entire incident under oath! You want to know something else - she is a patient where I work as a nurse! Yea, let me just say yea. In any case, the arbitrator sided with me on everything, and basically decided she was lying.
I'm dating someone new. He is wonderful - not that Mike wasn't. His name is Shenn. He is self employed as a graphic artist, advertiser, and palmistry reader. He's even created his own palmistry deck! I've played with that, and it's incredible! There is so much information and detail packed into the deck, and it's something that is worth playing around with as you learn so much! He also has a motorcycle, and I was able to go on my first motorcycle ride. It was really fun. He's a very good driver, and I felt very safe. YES, I wore a helmet, long jeans, coat, and boots. We both have a strong interest in energy healing (he prefers Reiki, and I prefer Therapeutic Touch, but we both have a similar effect on people. Some people prefer a stronger energy and other people prefer more gentle energy), metaphysical studies, comparative religions & their history, and being outdoors.
Once again, I cannot think of anything else to tell you. Feel free to write and ask, though.
HUGS!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Monday, Monday…
Ok, it’s definitely a Monday, and I hate it! I’ve already had a patient react, which this patient always does. My other coworkers are here, but at the same time not…of course, that could be said for me, too, I guess. I just keep telling myself that I only work 3 days this week and to be thankful for that.
On another note, guess who is the Cricut & Gypsy demo person at the Draper Michaels store? Yes, that would be ME! I worked yesterday, and it was nice. I talked with one woman for about 10-15 minutes showing her about the Gypsy and the markers for the Cricut. In the end, she said that she was going to ask for it for C-mas from her husband. I talked with a few other people, but no one actually purchased a Gypsy yesterday. What’s REALLY strange is that there were about 6 people who preordered a Gypsy, and I’m the only one who has come to pick it up! I’ve been telling everyone I talk to that I’ve been raving about it ever since I started using it. It really makes using the Cricut more efficient, saves more paper, and being able to go wherever I want to go and scrapbook is the BOMB, Baby! I would like to say that I would love to be home playing right now, but I’d rather be working on the house.
Speaking of the house, I have not done that much on it recently. I am really beginning to feel the need to do work on it and get things done. I am ready to do detail painting, and I have the special paint brush tool to do it now. That and I’m feeling up to finishing the house. I have to get a hold of someone to finish the fireplace. I have been putting that off because I have some medical bills to pay off, that and changing the locks was a lot more expensive than I anticipated. It’s all good, though.
The arbitration hearing on Thursday went well. I am still waiting to hear the “award” money amount. When I get that money, I will easily be able to pay medical bills off and be back on track, that is, if I get a lump sum. It’s a small enough amount that it should be a lump sum. The other thing is since I’m working at Michaels, all of the money I earn there will go to fun and toys, and all of my money from my nursing will go into the house and other bills.
I honestly cannot think of anything else to tell you all at this point. I hope you are doing well.
HUGS!
On another note, guess who is the Cricut & Gypsy demo person at the Draper Michaels store? Yes, that would be ME! I worked yesterday, and it was nice. I talked with one woman for about 10-15 minutes showing her about the Gypsy and the markers for the Cricut. In the end, she said that she was going to ask for it for C-mas from her husband. I talked with a few other people, but no one actually purchased a Gypsy yesterday. What’s REALLY strange is that there were about 6 people who preordered a Gypsy, and I’m the only one who has come to pick it up! I’ve been telling everyone I talk to that I’ve been raving about it ever since I started using it. It really makes using the Cricut more efficient, saves more paper, and being able to go wherever I want to go and scrapbook is the BOMB, Baby! I would like to say that I would love to be home playing right now, but I’d rather be working on the house.
Speaking of the house, I have not done that much on it recently. I am really beginning to feel the need to do work on it and get things done. I am ready to do detail painting, and I have the special paint brush tool to do it now. That and I’m feeling up to finishing the house. I have to get a hold of someone to finish the fireplace. I have been putting that off because I have some medical bills to pay off, that and changing the locks was a lot more expensive than I anticipated. It’s all good, though.
The arbitration hearing on Thursday went well. I am still waiting to hear the “award” money amount. When I get that money, I will easily be able to pay medical bills off and be back on track, that is, if I get a lump sum. It’s a small enough amount that it should be a lump sum. The other thing is since I’m working at Michaels, all of the money I earn there will go to fun and toys, and all of my money from my nursing will go into the house and other bills.
I honestly cannot think of anything else to tell you all at this point. I hope you are doing well.
HUGS!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Me, My Cricut, & My Gypsy!
Well, I have had a BLAST creating Halloween decorations for work. Everyone has been telling me how much they love what I’ve done. Some people have asked if work will reimburse me for the supplies and such. The answer is no. Besides, Halloween is on a Saturday, so the Friday before I’ll be taking the decorations down from work, taking them home, and then decorating my house! I also get to enjoy them more at work than I would if they were decorating my house right now.
Michaels is planning on having a Gyspy demo on Sunday October 11, 2009. I called and talked to my mom about it. The Draper store doesn’t have anyone who owns one, knows how to work it, let alone going to be able to demo it. Good news for them is I put in an application for employment Thursday last week! It would be really nice to be able to demo the Gypsy, get paid for it, and be able to make Thanksgiving decorations for work in the process. Who knows, maybe I’ll make more Halloween ones. It would depend on whether or not they have a theme planned for it. In the past they have, but recently they haven’t. This is all dependent on whether or not I even get hired, of course. However, the store manager was the one to say that once I learned all the in’s and out’s of the Gypsy that she’d have to hire me to do demo’s. So I think I’m a shoe in…what do you think? In addition, I'd get the employee discount - yea!
Man, would I love to be at home playing right now! Alas, I own a home, have a mortgage, and bills, so I must work. Life is good, though, and I am happy.
Hope you are all doing well!HUGS!
Michaels is planning on having a Gyspy demo on Sunday October 11, 2009. I called and talked to my mom about it. The Draper store doesn’t have anyone who owns one, knows how to work it, let alone going to be able to demo it. Good news for them is I put in an application for employment Thursday last week! It would be really nice to be able to demo the Gypsy, get paid for it, and be able to make Thanksgiving decorations for work in the process. Who knows, maybe I’ll make more Halloween ones. It would depend on whether or not they have a theme planned for it. In the past they have, but recently they haven’t. This is all dependent on whether or not I even get hired, of course. However, the store manager was the one to say that once I learned all the in’s and out’s of the Gypsy that she’d have to hire me to do demo’s. So I think I’m a shoe in…what do you think? In addition, I'd get the employee discount - yea!
Man, would I love to be at home playing right now! Alas, I own a home, have a mortgage, and bills, so I must work. Life is good, though, and I am happy.
Hope you are all doing well!HUGS!
Friday, September 25, 2009
GYPSY for ME!
SO you all know I'm big into scrapbooking and have a Critcut - a computerized di-cut machine. I now have the latest toy - the Gypsy. It works with the Cricut, and it is the BOMB, Baby! Let me give you some back ground.
The Cricut has programs called cartridges. Each one is a little computer program that has set designs and patterns for the Cricut to cut out. The machine I have can cut sizes from 0.25inches - 23.5 inches.
Challenge #1 - you can only have 1 cartridge in the machine at a time, and you have to turn the machine off when you go to switch cartridges. Solution to #1 - a device called a Jukebox. This handy-dandy thing allows you to have 6 cartridges hooked up to the Cricut machine so that you don't have to turn the machine off when you want to switch cartridges. Challenge with that is you cannot switch between cartridges and bring items from one cartridge over to be cut at the same time as objects from another cartridge.
Challenge #2 - there are font cartridges, but when you type out letters to make a word, they get cut as separate letters and not the word with all letters connected. You have to piece the word together. Solution to #2 - a computer program called Design Studio. This computer program in not Mac compatible, which is why I do not have it. However, it allows you to weld the letters together to make a word and not get cut out as separate letters.
So, I preordered one August 15, 2009 at the Michaels in Draper, where my mom works and I prefer to spend my money there. Michaels was the only company to do a preorder program. I wanted to be #1 on the list, but I ended up being #2. That kind of happened because mom played a mean trick on me. She said that there were red tags in the store and that I had to find one to preorder a Gypsy. Looking back on it, it is pretty funny. So someone else was 1st in line.
So, Tuesday night I had a dream that I got the call that the Gypsy was in and to come on down and get it. So in my dream, I raced down to the store, and the store manager said, "I'm sorry, we only got one in, and because you are #2 on the list, you don't get one." Talk about a scrapbooker's nightmare!
Then Mom called on Wednesday. I asked if the Gyspy was in, and she told me that they weren't expeting them until the 26th. Ok, no big.
So Thursday the 24th I got off work early - like 2:30pm, which was really nice. SO I decided to meet mom after she got off from work - about 3:30pm. We did some shopping and went back to her house. I was working on a project and I screwed something up. So I had to go back to Michaels. Got the supplies I needed to finish my project and got in line. Well, the store manager was there with a stack of Gyspy and on the phone, "So it's here whenever you would like to pick it up. Have a nice day." I could hardly contain myself! "Patty, I'm over here!" I said waving my right hand. "I was just about to call you. Do you have your preorder card?" Of course I had it - when I got it, I put it in with my drivers license so that I would have it when the call came. So I whipped it out, and she handed the cashier my Gyspy. I was so excited that I was bouncing up and down in line! So, while I was 2nd on the list, I was the first one to take my Gyspy out the door!
So, what does the Gyspy do - the Gypsy is basically the Jukebox and Design Studio in one little palm computer! Now I can scrapbook wherever I want to go! It will store all of my cartridges, save projects, allow me to put objects from other cartridges together on the same paper to be cut, weld letters together to make words...all I have to do is plug in the Gypsy to the Cricut, and away I go!
So, love my new toy, and I can hardly wait to take it every where I go! Ok, maybe that's a little extreme. I can now take it places that I want to go scrapbook but haven't been able to take the Cricut. Hell, I can plan a page layout, program every thing I want to cut out on the Cricut, and then when I get home, it's ready to go! This is just SO SWEET!
Ok, that's the fun that's happened this week. Tune in next week for an update in the adventures of Sandra and her Gypsy! ;)
HUGS!
The Cricut has programs called cartridges. Each one is a little computer program that has set designs and patterns for the Cricut to cut out. The machine I have can cut sizes from 0.25inches - 23.5 inches.
Challenge #1 - you can only have 1 cartridge in the machine at a time, and you have to turn the machine off when you go to switch cartridges. Solution to #1 - a device called a Jukebox. This handy-dandy thing allows you to have 6 cartridges hooked up to the Cricut machine so that you don't have to turn the machine off when you want to switch cartridges. Challenge with that is you cannot switch between cartridges and bring items from one cartridge over to be cut at the same time as objects from another cartridge.
Challenge #2 - there are font cartridges, but when you type out letters to make a word, they get cut as separate letters and not the word with all letters connected. You have to piece the word together. Solution to #2 - a computer program called Design Studio. This computer program in not Mac compatible, which is why I do not have it. However, it allows you to weld the letters together to make a word and not get cut out as separate letters.
So, I preordered one August 15, 2009 at the Michaels in Draper, where my mom works and I prefer to spend my money there. Michaels was the only company to do a preorder program. I wanted to be #1 on the list, but I ended up being #2. That kind of happened because mom played a mean trick on me. She said that there were red tags in the store and that I had to find one to preorder a Gypsy. Looking back on it, it is pretty funny. So someone else was 1st in line.
So, Tuesday night I had a dream that I got the call that the Gypsy was in and to come on down and get it. So in my dream, I raced down to the store, and the store manager said, "I'm sorry, we only got one in, and because you are #2 on the list, you don't get one." Talk about a scrapbooker's nightmare!
Then Mom called on Wednesday. I asked if the Gyspy was in, and she told me that they weren't expeting them until the 26th. Ok, no big.
So Thursday the 24th I got off work early - like 2:30pm, which was really nice. SO I decided to meet mom after she got off from work - about 3:30pm. We did some shopping and went back to her house. I was working on a project and I screwed something up. So I had to go back to Michaels. Got the supplies I needed to finish my project and got in line. Well, the store manager was there with a stack of Gyspy and on the phone, "So it's here whenever you would like to pick it up. Have a nice day." I could hardly contain myself! "Patty, I'm over here!" I said waving my right hand. "I was just about to call you. Do you have your preorder card?" Of course I had it - when I got it, I put it in with my drivers license so that I would have it when the call came. So I whipped it out, and she handed the cashier my Gyspy. I was so excited that I was bouncing up and down in line! So, while I was 2nd on the list, I was the first one to take my Gyspy out the door!
So, what does the Gyspy do - the Gypsy is basically the Jukebox and Design Studio in one little palm computer! Now I can scrapbook wherever I want to go! It will store all of my cartridges, save projects, allow me to put objects from other cartridges together on the same paper to be cut, weld letters together to make words...all I have to do is plug in the Gypsy to the Cricut, and away I go!
So, love my new toy, and I can hardly wait to take it every where I go! Ok, maybe that's a little extreme. I can now take it places that I want to go scrapbook but haven't been able to take the Cricut. Hell, I can plan a page layout, program every thing I want to cut out on the Cricut, and then when I get home, it's ready to go! This is just SO SWEET!
Ok, that's the fun that's happened this week. Tune in next week for an update in the adventures of Sandra and her Gypsy! ;)
HUGS!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
I'm 9 Years Old!!!!!!!!!
Today is my 9 year anniversary of my bone marrow transplant! I go for my yearly check up in October, but the way things have been over the last 9 years, I'm planing on still being cancer free. Heck, I had an episode of graft versus host disease earlier this year, so I know things are still working in this poor beat up little body. ;)
Anyway, I hope you all have a great day!
HOORAY FOR ME!!!!!!!!!
HUGS!
Anyway, I hope you all have a great day!
HOORAY FOR ME!!!!!!!!!
HUGS!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Sad News
I am writing to notify you that I am now single again. It was a tough decision, but it is the right one. It's going to be a period of transition for a while, but things are going to be ok.
During this time, I am going to get things in my house in order. I started with the bedroom, and it's looking and feeling great! It's got good energy flow, no boxes, and feels very open. It's really nice. The next room to tackle is the office, I think. I am going to be using that more often, although my arts and crafts room is a very close second!
I hope you are all well and able to smile at least once on a daily basis!
HUGS!!!!!
During this time, I am going to get things in my house in order. I started with the bedroom, and it's looking and feeling great! It's got good energy flow, no boxes, and feels very open. It's really nice. The next room to tackle is the office, I think. I am going to be using that more often, although my arts and crafts room is a very close second!
I hope you are all well and able to smile at least once on a daily basis!
HUGS!!!!!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Light Fixtures
Finally, I DO have some pictures of the new light fixtures. Just so that you don't have to flip back through my older posts to see what the old ones looked like, I have posted them before the pictures of the new ones!
Enjoy!
Old Chandelier
New Chandelier
New Wall Sconces
Old Pendant Light
New Pendant Lights
Old Ceiling Fan
New Ceiling Fan
Old Over the Table and Pendant over Kitchen Sink
New Over the Table
I hope that you like my choices - if not, too bad! :) I hope to have more pictures of finished rooms soon.
HUGS!!!!!!!!
Monday, August 17, 2009
What Planet Am I On?
Well, I’m sure you think I’ve fallen off the face of the planet. I feel like I have, too.
The downstairs is FINALLY, FINALLY put back together! The carpet has padding, is cleaned, and put back in place. Mike and I moved everything back in the downstairs, and I have begun to put my “playroom” together. I have sorted through all of my paper…sort of…and Mike has put in some shelves for me to store my scrap booking supplies on. Eventually we will put shelves in the closet to store my sewing things on.
I have been spending time “playing” with my best friend, Stephanie –we’ve been putting together a scrapbook of her nephew for her grandparents. We are also making one for her and her mom (the new grandma). This has been keeping me sane over the last week or so.
I’m not doing much else outside of that…work, of course, is ever present. It’s all good though. Need $$$ to pay the mortgage and be able to play!
Mom and Steve came over yesterday with 6 chairs for Mike’s large table. The chairs and table are solid oak, natural stained, and match perfectly! I want to thank my Mom and Steve for their generosity. Steve hadn’t been over in a while, and he got to see the light fixtures that I chose and Mike put in. He thought we have done a great job and have good taste.
Picture, you scream, where are the pictures! I have yet to take any of the work that we’ve done. I’ve kind of been waiting to get the house done so I could show you everything all at once. I have just decided, though, that I will take pictures of the light fixtures so that you can see the wonderful changes that we’ve made in that area. I will have those in the next few days…I hope. It just all depends on work schedule and actually taking the pictures then downloading them from the camera…*sigh* So much to do, and so pressured to get it done!
Hope you all are doing well, enjoying the weather, and having fun!
HUGS!!!!
The downstairs is FINALLY, FINALLY put back together! The carpet has padding, is cleaned, and put back in place. Mike and I moved everything back in the downstairs, and I have begun to put my “playroom” together. I have sorted through all of my paper…sort of…and Mike has put in some shelves for me to store my scrap booking supplies on. Eventually we will put shelves in the closet to store my sewing things on.
I have been spending time “playing” with my best friend, Stephanie –we’ve been putting together a scrapbook of her nephew for her grandparents. We are also making one for her and her mom (the new grandma). This has been keeping me sane over the last week or so.
I’m not doing much else outside of that…work, of course, is ever present. It’s all good though. Need $$$ to pay the mortgage and be able to play!
Mom and Steve came over yesterday with 6 chairs for Mike’s large table. The chairs and table are solid oak, natural stained, and match perfectly! I want to thank my Mom and Steve for their generosity. Steve hadn’t been over in a while, and he got to see the light fixtures that I chose and Mike put in. He thought we have done a great job and have good taste.
Picture, you scream, where are the pictures! I have yet to take any of the work that we’ve done. I’ve kind of been waiting to get the house done so I could show you everything all at once. I have just decided, though, that I will take pictures of the light fixtures so that you can see the wonderful changes that we’ve made in that area. I will have those in the next few days…I hope. It just all depends on work schedule and actually taking the pictures then downloading them from the camera…*sigh* So much to do, and so pressured to get it done!
Hope you all are doing well, enjoying the weather, and having fun!
HUGS!!!!
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Are We Done Yet?
Of course not! Mike and I have been super busy with the house, work, and Dave Jr & Mau getting married...it's just been super crazy!
Ok, the house is beginning to take on some sort of organization as Mike and I prepare to have the flood damage fixed. It's nice to finally be actively doing something instead of just hanging around finishing painting. We do have 2 bathrooms left to paint, and both of those are closer to the bottom of the list. There are lots of touch ups that have to be done, but those are doable. I have to get the hardwood floor replaced before we can put that in, but I can't even put that in without the downstairs being done. Why? because all of the boxes that have been downstairs are now upstairs so that the downstairs can be fixed.
Work has been super busy. I worked 46hours this week! I am also the new opener when Doug and\or Mary Lynn are not there. This means that I get there at 730 and get to leave earlier, like 1530 or 1600 (which is 3:30-4pm).
Dave & Mau had a beautiful little wedding last week. Mau looked absolutely stunning and Dave was pretty sharp in a tux! I'll post some pictures soon...like I haven't said that before. ;)
ok, I've got to get back to the war.
HUGS!
Ok, the house is beginning to take on some sort of organization as Mike and I prepare to have the flood damage fixed. It's nice to finally be actively doing something instead of just hanging around finishing painting. We do have 2 bathrooms left to paint, and both of those are closer to the bottom of the list. There are lots of touch ups that have to be done, but those are doable. I have to get the hardwood floor replaced before we can put that in, but I can't even put that in without the downstairs being done. Why? because all of the boxes that have been downstairs are now upstairs so that the downstairs can be fixed.
Work has been super busy. I worked 46hours this week! I am also the new opener when Doug and\or Mary Lynn are not there. This means that I get there at 730 and get to leave earlier, like 1530 or 1600 (which is 3:30-4pm).
Dave & Mau had a beautiful little wedding last week. Mau looked absolutely stunning and Dave was pretty sharp in a tux! I'll post some pictures soon...like I haven't said that before. ;)
ok, I've got to get back to the war.
HUGS!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Am I Still Alive Over Here?
The answer is YES! I know it’s been quite some time since I last wrote. I’ve been busy at work, which has been a while since we were this busy. That and the house…
The house is coming along slowly at this point. I am having to straighten up the garage - again – so that Mike and I can put up shelves so that I don’t have to move ALL of the boxes upstairs (only to have to move most of them back downstairs after the carpet has been taken care of). *sigh* We have been focusing on the painting of the upstairs this last weekend to get the front room ready for the hardwood floor to be installed. I only hope that I have enough after the flood to do it! I have to make some phone calls to see what on earth is going on with Utah Disaster Klean-up and Sandy City and when and what is going to be done and paid for.
OH! And I have yet to receive my federal tax refund! Damn feds. Thank goodness for my dad and his ability to figure out what is going on there!
The cats appear to be back to normal, with the exception of still running when anyone, yes even me, comes in the house. The Cat Calm CD from Bed, Bath, & Beyond (BB&B) has been very helpful. They also have one for dogs, if you have a dog and think it might be helpful. Tiger is actually sleeping with Mike and me! Chester is becoming less shy around Mike, too.
Ok, you all know that I don’t like to put bad plugs out there, but I’m going to do it anyway. Pinnacle Highland Apartments – don’t do it! It was a nice place to live, but are thieves! First of all, they have some how screwed up my apartment’s water and trash bill set up – someone else has been paying my water and sewer bills, then there is still a remaining balance for the last 3 months! So I’m on the phone with ISTA trying to figure out what went awry. I don’t argue that I owe money, but I want to make sure I pay them what I owe, not what the management thinks I owe. So, there’s a mess there. They also want me to pay about an additional $300 – they claim that because I lived there less than a year that I have to pay for repainting the apartment ($300) and that the carpets, regardless if I cleaned them or not, have to be cleaned professionally after each person’s occupancy! They also claim that these are standard fees that they charge! Oh heck no! Those were not in my contract, and therefore, there’s no way I think I should be paying for these “standard fees” they are wanting to charge me! Thank goodness for an uncle who is a lawyer and is supporting me in this messy adventure!
The other that, if you are in Utah, you have to be wary of is a married couple Realtors – Pam and Elliot Abbott. Why you ask? Didn’t you buy the house they were selling? Why yes, I did buy the house they were selling. But as time has passed, there have been a few things that of disgust that have arisen. I told you we found the shotgun, right? Well, Elliot said, “Hell, I would have kept it!” Can you imagine someone so dishonest as to keep something that was not theirs? Not to mention the laws with firearms, etc. In addition, with the house having flooded, my dad is checking to see if legally the disclosure was enough information for me to have to buy the house. So, in that disclosure we have the knowing of the sellers – Alan Hovious – and Pam and Elliot, of the flood history of the house and severity of the floods.
To end on a positive note, I just got the call from the gentleman making my hand drum – IT’S DONE! He’s hoping to get it in the mail today, and I hope to see it by the end of the week. I can hardly wait! Mike and I are even about to finish the healing\meditation room, too. It’s PERFECT timing!
Once again, I had better get back to work. Hope you are all enjoying the warm and sunny weather.
HUGS!
The house is coming along slowly at this point. I am having to straighten up the garage - again – so that Mike and I can put up shelves so that I don’t have to move ALL of the boxes upstairs (only to have to move most of them back downstairs after the carpet has been taken care of). *sigh* We have been focusing on the painting of the upstairs this last weekend to get the front room ready for the hardwood floor to be installed. I only hope that I have enough after the flood to do it! I have to make some phone calls to see what on earth is going on with Utah Disaster Klean-up and Sandy City and when and what is going to be done and paid for.
OH! And I have yet to receive my federal tax refund! Damn feds. Thank goodness for my dad and his ability to figure out what is going on there!
The cats appear to be back to normal, with the exception of still running when anyone, yes even me, comes in the house. The Cat Calm CD from Bed, Bath, & Beyond (BB&B) has been very helpful. They also have one for dogs, if you have a dog and think it might be helpful. Tiger is actually sleeping with Mike and me! Chester is becoming less shy around Mike, too.
Ok, you all know that I don’t like to put bad plugs out there, but I’m going to do it anyway. Pinnacle Highland Apartments – don’t do it! It was a nice place to live, but are thieves! First of all, they have some how screwed up my apartment’s water and trash bill set up – someone else has been paying my water and sewer bills, then there is still a remaining balance for the last 3 months! So I’m on the phone with ISTA trying to figure out what went awry. I don’t argue that I owe money, but I want to make sure I pay them what I owe, not what the management thinks I owe. So, there’s a mess there. They also want me to pay about an additional $300 – they claim that because I lived there less than a year that I have to pay for repainting the apartment ($300) and that the carpets, regardless if I cleaned them or not, have to be cleaned professionally after each person’s occupancy! They also claim that these are standard fees that they charge! Oh heck no! Those were not in my contract, and therefore, there’s no way I think I should be paying for these “standard fees” they are wanting to charge me! Thank goodness for an uncle who is a lawyer and is supporting me in this messy adventure!
The other that, if you are in Utah, you have to be wary of is a married couple Realtors – Pam and Elliot Abbott. Why you ask? Didn’t you buy the house they were selling? Why yes, I did buy the house they were selling. But as time has passed, there have been a few things that of disgust that have arisen. I told you we found the shotgun, right? Well, Elliot said, “Hell, I would have kept it!” Can you imagine someone so dishonest as to keep something that was not theirs? Not to mention the laws with firearms, etc. In addition, with the house having flooded, my dad is checking to see if legally the disclosure was enough information for me to have to buy the house. So, in that disclosure we have the knowing of the sellers – Alan Hovious – and Pam and Elliot, of the flood history of the house and severity of the floods.
To end on a positive note, I just got the call from the gentleman making my hand drum – IT’S DONE! He’s hoping to get it in the mail today, and I hope to see it by the end of the week. I can hardly wait! Mike and I are even about to finish the healing\meditation room, too. It’s PERFECT timing!
Once again, I had better get back to work. Hope you are all enjoying the warm and sunny weather.
HUGS!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Long Time No Hear…
Well, as you can see I have not updated my blog in about 2 weeks. I have been one crazy busy bee! I’ve been traveling, packing, cleaning, moving, painting…and the list goes on and on.
The House (no, I have no current pictures…long story to be revealed) - downstairs got flooded the night I left\morning after I left for my trip to Orcas Island (2 Wednesdays ago). how did I find this out, you ask - my neighbors called the city, and the city called me - I was just outside of Seattle when they called. It's a long story, but the short of it is - I called Mike to see if he had left his keys and garage door opener at home (he was also out of town, but for a memorial service); he had; called dad (HOORAY for Daddies!) and he was able to pick them up and meet the city at the house to get things straightened out and cleaned up. The city is paying for clean-up and restoration - which I am planning on including half of the hardwood flooring that, despite being up on a palate, was ruined. My poor cats have been traumatized by the fans that the disaster clean-up crew had going for 4-5 days. I did purchase a cd from Bed, Bath, & Beyond (BB&B) called cat calm - they also have one for puppy calm, if you are interested. The cat calm was great for Tiger and Chester - they were able to calm down and snuggle easily and not freak out around Mike. Other things are not completely destroyed, thank goodness. My house, though, is now a complete disorganized mess instead of an organized mess. At least the master bathroom is now put back together - yes, the toilet was covered in silicon (a BIG plumbing no-no), so Mike pulled it out and cleaned it up. and of course, the list of things to do continues on... *sigh*
I thoroughly enjoyed my annual trip to Orcas Island for the Therapeutic Touch (TT) workshops. I had a fabulous experience, as always, and I am so happy that I was able to go for at least one of the 2 weeks. My dear friend, Dee (Dolores Krieger, co-founder of TT), and I were able to spend some quality time together, which was wonderful! She is pretty sure that this is the last summer of workshops that she will be attending, which is sad for us but infinitely good for her. At one point I asked her when was the last time she received TT as I always saw her giving and never receiving. She said she couldn’t remember. This is one thing that screams to me that it’s time she started doing things for her. Besides, she turns 88 on Aug. 1! It’s just time.
My best friend, Stephanie, is back in town! We spent last night doing things we have always done together – went to Ocean City for a dinner of pot stickers and wonton soup; went home for ice cream dessert, went for a 1-1.5 hour walk, came back to her house and played speed scrabble…let me say that leaving was hard and coming to work today was even harder knowing that I could be at her house playing speed scrabble or sewing or out hiking…nevertheless, I have a mortgage to pay, hence I showed up at work.
I hope you all have been well and to hear from you soon!
HUGS!
The House (no, I have no current pictures…long story to be revealed) - downstairs got flooded the night I left\morning after I left for my trip to Orcas Island (2 Wednesdays ago). how did I find this out, you ask - my neighbors called the city, and the city called me - I was just outside of Seattle when they called. It's a long story, but the short of it is - I called Mike to see if he had left his keys and garage door opener at home (he was also out of town, but for a memorial service); he had; called dad (HOORAY for Daddies!) and he was able to pick them up and meet the city at the house to get things straightened out and cleaned up. The city is paying for clean-up and restoration - which I am planning on including half of the hardwood flooring that, despite being up on a palate, was ruined. My poor cats have been traumatized by the fans that the disaster clean-up crew had going for 4-5 days. I did purchase a cd from Bed, Bath, & Beyond (BB&B) called cat calm - they also have one for puppy calm, if you are interested. The cat calm was great for Tiger and Chester - they were able to calm down and snuggle easily and not freak out around Mike. Other things are not completely destroyed, thank goodness. My house, though, is now a complete disorganized mess instead of an organized mess. At least the master bathroom is now put back together - yes, the toilet was covered in silicon (a BIG plumbing no-no), so Mike pulled it out and cleaned it up. and of course, the list of things to do continues on... *sigh*
I thoroughly enjoyed my annual trip to Orcas Island for the Therapeutic Touch (TT) workshops. I had a fabulous experience, as always, and I am so happy that I was able to go for at least one of the 2 weeks. My dear friend, Dee (Dolores Krieger, co-founder of TT), and I were able to spend some quality time together, which was wonderful! She is pretty sure that this is the last summer of workshops that she will be attending, which is sad for us but infinitely good for her. At one point I asked her when was the last time she received TT as I always saw her giving and never receiving. She said she couldn’t remember. This is one thing that screams to me that it’s time she started doing things for her. Besides, she turns 88 on Aug. 1! It’s just time.
My best friend, Stephanie, is back in town! We spent last night doing things we have always done together – went to Ocean City for a dinner of pot stickers and wonton soup; went home for ice cream dessert, went for a 1-1.5 hour walk, came back to her house and played speed scrabble…let me say that leaving was hard and coming to work today was even harder knowing that I could be at her house playing speed scrabble or sewing or out hiking…nevertheless, I have a mortgage to pay, hence I showed up at work.
I hope you all have been well and to hear from you soon!
HUGS!
Monday, June 8, 2009
And Time Keeps Flyin' By
So, it's been a while since I last updated my blog...sorry. Of course, I have been madly packing, moving, and cleaning the apartment. That is FINALLY done! Finished it off yesterday. Mike and I are both relieved that the most time sensitive stuff is done. All I have left to do is check the mailbox one last time, and then turn in the keys and garage door opener.
The bedroom is mostly organized. The office is kind of organized. My room for sewing and scrap booking is an organized mess. The family room downstairs is just a mess - full of boxes and nothing sorted into where they will go. The front room upstairs is still waiting on the floor, which is ok at this time.
I decided to take Mike and myself out for a nice sit down dinner at Red Lobster last night. At first Mike was resistant because he was in the working mode and didn't want to loose that. In the end, though, he loved the ability to sit down, relax, enjoy a hot meal, and not have to cook or clean up. I figured we deserved it since we've been going non-stop for about 5-6 weeks. Let me tell you, the food tasted FABULOUS!
I still have plenty to do before I go back up to Orcas - oil change in the car, tires checked, laundry...I don't really have time to stop even at work! I slept through my alarm this morning, and was about 25 min late to work. It's not really late because they plan on me between 8-8:30, but I was aiming for 8, especially since Doug isn't here today. It's bee crazy busy, too. *sigh* No rest for the workaholics...at least the crazy homeowner trying to get the place looking nice and working full time and not taking the time off from work to do any of it. ;)
Ok, I have to keep moving or I might fall asleep.
HUGS!
The bedroom is mostly organized. The office is kind of organized. My room for sewing and scrap booking is an organized mess. The family room downstairs is just a mess - full of boxes and nothing sorted into where they will go. The front room upstairs is still waiting on the floor, which is ok at this time.
I decided to take Mike and myself out for a nice sit down dinner at Red Lobster last night. At first Mike was resistant because he was in the working mode and didn't want to loose that. In the end, though, he loved the ability to sit down, relax, enjoy a hot meal, and not have to cook or clean up. I figured we deserved it since we've been going non-stop for about 5-6 weeks. Let me tell you, the food tasted FABULOUS!
I still have plenty to do before I go back up to Orcas - oil change in the car, tires checked, laundry...I don't really have time to stop even at work! I slept through my alarm this morning, and was about 25 min late to work. It's not really late because they plan on me between 8-8:30, but I was aiming for 8, especially since Doug isn't here today. It's bee crazy busy, too. *sigh* No rest for the workaholics...at least the crazy homeowner trying to get the place looking nice and working full time and not taking the time off from work to do any of it. ;)
Ok, I have to keep moving or I might fall asleep.
HUGS!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Air Show
As promised, here are pictures from the air show that I experienced the other night.
First, of course, is the lightening.
First, of course, is the lightening.
Then a couple of pictures of the fueling plane and 4 fighter jets.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Moving Already?!
Yes, it's time to get moving! It has come upon me too quickly, and yet slow enough. We are basically done painting the major rooms. I have been told I have been bold in my color choices and that they look great! Yes, I know, pictures, you scream, pictures! Let me move in first, and then I'll be able to send them.
I am getting stressed about moving and being able to get it done before I go back up to Orcas again. My lease is up while I'm gone, so I have 9 more days to get it all done! I'm beginning to wonder if I'm going to be able to do it. Sunday I was thinking I'd only be able to empty the garage at my apartment of boxes. Turns out we did that AND moved my bed and sewing table! I did not spend the night at the house because 1) I wanted to be around the cats as their world is now upside down like mine 2) I was too tired, and 3) I just wasn't ready (no clothes, shower stuff, etc). I am going to have to bring more boxes from the house to the apartment and continue madly packing! I don't think I need to be organized at this point - I just need to get it done. It's mostly things I have been using and just haven't packed yet. I wish I could have today off to do it. Even if I get a half day in, that would be ok. Mike and I were up and moving things Sunday - we woke up at 6AM and didn't stop until 8PM. *sigh* yea, I think I'm beginning to panic about it.
OH! Sleeping on the floor wasn’t going to happen again! So the cats and I are now moved in as of last night. Of course, it was pouring rain, but we got it done.. AHhhhh! Yes, I'm wishing I wasn't working today. Ok, maybe I can get off early and then things will be ok. Of course, this week BITES in terms of hours! We are starting about 1-2 hours later than usual because there is only 1 MD here the first few days - so I'm going to be short there. THEN, we have low patient treatment census, so I'll be able to get off early, but it will cost me big time. Of course, I'll be short when I go to Orcas anyway, so this month just basically sux $$ wise. I keep telling myself that afterwards, things are going to be great for the next year! I don't have any other time off planned, and then I have "regular" hours I will be working, so things will be ok.
On another note, the local air force did circle flybys for about 1 hour last night. Yes, got some great pictures that will be coming soon. They did it before the major thunder\lightening storm. That of which I was blessed, or rather totally lucky, to have gotten my first ever picture of a lightening strike! There were about 12 that I could have gotten, but only was able to actually capture one. THAT will be coming soon, too. It’s just AWESOME!
Ok, I’ve got to get working.
HUGS!
I am getting stressed about moving and being able to get it done before I go back up to Orcas again. My lease is up while I'm gone, so I have 9 more days to get it all done! I'm beginning to wonder if I'm going to be able to do it. Sunday I was thinking I'd only be able to empty the garage at my apartment of boxes. Turns out we did that AND moved my bed and sewing table! I did not spend the night at the house because 1) I wanted to be around the cats as their world is now upside down like mine 2) I was too tired, and 3) I just wasn't ready (no clothes, shower stuff, etc). I am going to have to bring more boxes from the house to the apartment and continue madly packing! I don't think I need to be organized at this point - I just need to get it done. It's mostly things I have been using and just haven't packed yet. I wish I could have today off to do it. Even if I get a half day in, that would be ok. Mike and I were up and moving things Sunday - we woke up at 6AM and didn't stop until 8PM. *sigh* yea, I think I'm beginning to panic about it.
OH! Sleeping on the floor wasn’t going to happen again! So the cats and I are now moved in as of last night. Of course, it was pouring rain, but we got it done.. AHhhhh! Yes, I'm wishing I wasn't working today. Ok, maybe I can get off early and then things will be ok. Of course, this week BITES in terms of hours! We are starting about 1-2 hours later than usual because there is only 1 MD here the first few days - so I'm going to be short there. THEN, we have low patient treatment census, so I'll be able to get off early, but it will cost me big time. Of course, I'll be short when I go to Orcas anyway, so this month just basically sux $$ wise. I keep telling myself that afterwards, things are going to be great for the next year! I don't have any other time off planned, and then I have "regular" hours I will be working, so things will be ok.
On another note, the local air force did circle flybys for about 1 hour last night. Yes, got some great pictures that will be coming soon. They did it before the major thunder\lightening storm. That of which I was blessed, or rather totally lucky, to have gotten my first ever picture of a lightening strike! There were about 12 that I could have gotten, but only was able to actually capture one. THAT will be coming soon, too. It’s just AWESOME!
Ok, I’ve got to get working.
HUGS!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Downstairs
As promised, pictures of the downstairs. The only thing left to do is replace the electric outlets and light switches to white instead of painted over by the previous people.
1st my sewing\craft room.
Before:
After:
Next the family room:
Before:
After:
We'll eventually finish off the east wall to the corner and then take the rock to the corner.
1st my sewing\craft room.
Before:
After:
Next the family room:
Before:
After:
We'll eventually finish off the east wall to the corner and then take the rock to the corner.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Lost?
I feel lost in cyberspace...kind of. I have not kept up with emails or my blog, and I'm sorry about that.
Mike and I have spent the entire weekend painting, and we're still not done. Good news is he invested in an airless paint sprayer. It made painting Monday SO much easier and faster! We, or rather mostly he, was able to get the vaulted ceilings primed in 2 hours, and then moved to the office room and got the entire room primed in 30 minutes! After 4 hours, Mike then painted the vaulted ceilings, and by the end of that we were both done for the day. I have spent the last few nights (about 4 hours after work) painting in the living room. We need to clean up the over spray and dust that has accumulated so that we can get the hardwood floors done. My chocolate brown accent wall and the light tan that I've chosen for the front room look great! And the bedroom looks fabulous! Pictures will be coming along soon, promise! I've taken some of the downstairs and the master bedroom. I just have to get them onto the computer - the time, however is escaping from me faster than I have been ready for.
We did load up Mike's truck with boxes from my apartment on Monday, and I unloaded them while he primed the ceilings. All of the boxes are going into the downstairs for the time being. We are not bringing most of furniture in until we get the kitchen, living room, and office painted, carpets cleaned, and hardwood floor put in. Hopefully that will be done by the weekend! Ok, the hardwood floors MIGHT be done by the weekend, but it may be the weekend after that. In any case, I am hoping to be able to move furniture into the bedroom this weekend. I just can't wait to move in and only live in one place.
I have been going crazy this week - how crazy you ask? I started this entry on Tuesday and have been updating and changing it as things have been happening. Work has been just peachy - Thursday, Friday, and Tuesday we had patients react to a biologic-chemotherapy named Rituxan. The one on Thursday was mild, the 2 on Tuesday were moderate, and the one on Friday was severe. It's been interesting and crazy, but at least the days are passing by quickly.
Speaking of which, it's crazy busy again today, so I have to get going.
HUGS!
Mike and I have spent the entire weekend painting, and we're still not done. Good news is he invested in an airless paint sprayer. It made painting Monday SO much easier and faster! We, or rather mostly he, was able to get the vaulted ceilings primed in 2 hours, and then moved to the office room and got the entire room primed in 30 minutes! After 4 hours, Mike then painted the vaulted ceilings, and by the end of that we were both done for the day. I have spent the last few nights (about 4 hours after work) painting in the living room. We need to clean up the over spray and dust that has accumulated so that we can get the hardwood floors done. My chocolate brown accent wall and the light tan that I've chosen for the front room look great! And the bedroom looks fabulous! Pictures will be coming along soon, promise! I've taken some of the downstairs and the master bedroom. I just have to get them onto the computer - the time, however is escaping from me faster than I have been ready for.
We did load up Mike's truck with boxes from my apartment on Monday, and I unloaded them while he primed the ceilings. All of the boxes are going into the downstairs for the time being. We are not bringing most of furniture in until we get the kitchen, living room, and office painted, carpets cleaned, and hardwood floor put in. Hopefully that will be done by the weekend! Ok, the hardwood floors MIGHT be done by the weekend, but it may be the weekend after that. In any case, I am hoping to be able to move furniture into the bedroom this weekend. I just can't wait to move in and only live in one place.
I have been going crazy this week - how crazy you ask? I started this entry on Tuesday and have been updating and changing it as things have been happening. Work has been just peachy - Thursday, Friday, and Tuesday we had patients react to a biologic-chemotherapy named Rituxan. The one on Thursday was mild, the 2 on Tuesday were moderate, and the one on Friday was severe. It's been interesting and crazy, but at least the days are passing by quickly.
Speaking of which, it's crazy busy again today, so I have to get going.
HUGS!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Bunny Eating Wolf Pack!
Yes, there was a wolf pack at work yesterday - they devoured my chocolate bunny! The confirmed culprits are Doug, Renae, Darren, and Ty. I don't know of any other potential suspects at this time, but I'm still investigating. Needless to say, I am very unhappy. Granted it was milk chocolate, but it was CHOCOLATE! Come on, how many people eat another person's chocolate! Let alone, a choco-holic's chocolate! I even have chocolate in my drawer that I share! There's no need to steal other chocolate that was given to me. *sigh* I get no respect or thoughtfulness around here. Supposedly Renae is going to get me another chocolate bunny - a likely story! How on earth is she going to find another chocolate bunny this time of year? I have strongly hinted...ok I stated, this time it had better be dark chocolate. We'll have to wait and see. and OH the guilt trip and jokes that are going around...just too much fun. At least someone brought in some yummy powdered sugar covered brownie bites today! It's been a slower day, but stressful, and not because of the missing bunny!
On a more positive note, I am making progress on my house. The downstairs is DONE! I will be taking pictures soon. Mom and Steve are coming over to help me paint the master bedroom tomorrow night. We'll see how much we get done as I'm going to be at work late tonight - like out about 6pm instead of 5pm. I am planning on priming the master bathroom myself tonight. I can't wait to be done and moved in now.
Ok, I have to keep moving.
HUGS!
On a more positive note, I am making progress on my house. The downstairs is DONE! I will be taking pictures soon. Mom and Steve are coming over to help me paint the master bedroom tomorrow night. We'll see how much we get done as I'm going to be at work late tonight - like out about 6pm instead of 5pm. I am planning on priming the master bathroom myself tonight. I can't wait to be done and moved in now.
Ok, I have to keep moving.
HUGS!
Monday, May 18, 2009
What a Weekend!
WOW! What a weekend! I don't remember exactly what I did on Friday, but I know what I did Saturday and Sunday!
Saturday Mike and I went to the house and made a list of the things we needed to get to make the plans for the weekend happen. This included paint, some supplies, the hardwood floor, and a few other things. We got back to the house around 12-1pm. We finished preparing for painting and got started on priming about 2-3pm. We didn't stop until we were both starving - we looked at the clock and it was 6-6:30pm! I called Dominos for some pizza while we finished up the priming in the downstairs. I don't like to call it a basement because it's really more of a lower level as the windows look outside to the yards (ie are above ground) and let in quite a bit of light. We left the house around 8:30-9pm and crashed into bed.
Sunday, we both got up early so that we could do some cutting in (ie doing the trim) before other people got there with rollers to paint the walls. I got started about 8:45am, Mike showed up about an hour later, and then the party really started about 11:30am. A BIG THANK YOU to Stephanie Colemere for organizing the party and all of the work she did painting the downstairs! She did about 3 hours straight while Mike and I finished the cutting in! Thank you to her as well for my birthday present - I have already been through a small amount of dirt, and can hardly wait to do some more! Stephanie also made a delicious chocolate cake with chocolate frosting...yummy. She's just amazing. Thank you also to Linda Staples for not just painting, but also giving the property and house a blessing. Thank you to Pat Shook for all her help painting. Thank you to Ray Shook for helping Mike with the scaffolding and priming. Thank you to Tika and Linda for stopping by with some salad and for a tour of the house. Thank you to my Dad and Jody for bringing meats and cheeses and stopping by for a tour of the house. Thank you to Linda Staples and Pat and Ray Shook for their generous gifts for the house! Thank you to my Mom and Steve for coming by, bringing chocolate stuff, taking a tour of the house, and helping with some priming.
So what got done on Sunday, you ask? Well, we got the down stairs painted, although my craft room needs a second coat of paint, and the upstairs started on priming. That's quite a bit since we are also painting the ceilings!
So what is the next move? Well tonight Mike and I are going to the opera with my mom and Steve. Nice little social-lite break. Then tomorrow it's back to the painting races. Dave wants to put the hardwood floor in this weekend, so we have to get the front room done before then. I was hoping to move in this weekend, but that all depends on whether or not we get the master bedroom painted this week. Mom is going to come out on Tuesday and help me by cleaning the down stairs carpets so that I can start moving boxes in.
I am SO glad that we aren't doing a major remodeling job! I am anxiously awaiting getting the painting done! At least the ceilings look fabulous! His name is Mike Kennely, and if you want his number, let me know - he's a hard worker, efficient, and professional. I will always recommend Dave Holdaway Jr for carpentry! He does an incredible job, is professional, and efficient. In fact, he and Mike are going to take care of the fireplace that Mike and I found behind the false wall. I told them it's all them as long as it matches the colors in the room, they're fine.
Well, I don't have anything else to report, so I'll get the downstairs finished and take pictures before I move anything in.
HUGS!
Saturday Mike and I went to the house and made a list of the things we needed to get to make the plans for the weekend happen. This included paint, some supplies, the hardwood floor, and a few other things. We got back to the house around 12-1pm. We finished preparing for painting and got started on priming about 2-3pm. We didn't stop until we were both starving - we looked at the clock and it was 6-6:30pm! I called Dominos for some pizza while we finished up the priming in the downstairs. I don't like to call it a basement because it's really more of a lower level as the windows look outside to the yards (ie are above ground) and let in quite a bit of light. We left the house around 8:30-9pm and crashed into bed.
Sunday, we both got up early so that we could do some cutting in (ie doing the trim) before other people got there with rollers to paint the walls. I got started about 8:45am, Mike showed up about an hour later, and then the party really started about 11:30am. A BIG THANK YOU to Stephanie Colemere for organizing the party and all of the work she did painting the downstairs! She did about 3 hours straight while Mike and I finished the cutting in! Thank you to her as well for my birthday present - I have already been through a small amount of dirt, and can hardly wait to do some more! Stephanie also made a delicious chocolate cake with chocolate frosting...yummy. She's just amazing. Thank you also to Linda Staples for not just painting, but also giving the property and house a blessing. Thank you to Pat Shook for all her help painting. Thank you to Ray Shook for helping Mike with the scaffolding and priming. Thank you to Tika and Linda for stopping by with some salad and for a tour of the house. Thank you to my Dad and Jody for bringing meats and cheeses and stopping by for a tour of the house. Thank you to Linda Staples and Pat and Ray Shook for their generous gifts for the house! Thank you to my Mom and Steve for coming by, bringing chocolate stuff, taking a tour of the house, and helping with some priming.
So what got done on Sunday, you ask? Well, we got the down stairs painted, although my craft room needs a second coat of paint, and the upstairs started on priming. That's quite a bit since we are also painting the ceilings!
So what is the next move? Well tonight Mike and I are going to the opera with my mom and Steve. Nice little social-lite break. Then tomorrow it's back to the painting races. Dave wants to put the hardwood floor in this weekend, so we have to get the front room done before then. I was hoping to move in this weekend, but that all depends on whether or not we get the master bedroom painted this week. Mom is going to come out on Tuesday and help me by cleaning the down stairs carpets so that I can start moving boxes in.
I am SO glad that we aren't doing a major remodeling job! I am anxiously awaiting getting the painting done! At least the ceilings look fabulous! His name is Mike Kennely, and if you want his number, let me know - he's a hard worker, efficient, and professional. I will always recommend Dave Holdaway Jr for carpentry! He does an incredible job, is professional, and efficient. In fact, he and Mike are going to take care of the fireplace that Mike and I found behind the false wall. I told them it's all them as long as it matches the colors in the room, they're fine.
Well, I don't have anything else to report, so I'll get the downstairs finished and take pictures before I move anything in.
HUGS!
Friday, May 15, 2009
And the Story Continues...
Well the house is coming along nicely.
The ceilings look FABULOUS! I will be posting pictures of them as soon as I paint them, which might be a while but hopefully not too long. Things are just moving along so smoothly, and will continue to go that way, I hope. I am sure that you are going to love the big changes that Mike and I are making in the house.
Right now we are working on the inside. I think either in the fall or next spring\summer we will paint the outside. However, I would like nice couches before then, so it may be a year or 2 before the outside of the house gets painted. I really can't wait to get things done and show you pictures!
Mom came over Tuesday to help me wash the walls and ceilings downstairs so that they are ready for the painting party on Sunday. I can hardly wait! As soon as I get the downstairs painted, I can start moving furniture and boxes in. I also can't wait to paint my bedroom. Once I do that, I can actually move in! I still have to buy primer and the paint, but I already know what I want, so it's not that bad...just kind of expensive. Thank you to Grandpa Jack and Granny Marilyn for my birthday gift! That is going right into the house for paint.
So, we took out the false wall in the living room and found a real fireplace! Granted I don't have the means right now to fix it up nice, but that will come in time. Mike and our friend, Dave, who is also a carpenter have been looking at it as a blank canvas. I have told them they have free creative license with that space as long as it matched the colors of the room. I just can't think of anything to do with it right now. I didn't know that it was there to be played with or fixed, so I don't have any thoughts in my head about what I want it wot look like. I trust the 2 of them to do a great job, too.
I can't think of anything else. I hope to see you on Sunday!
HUGS!
The ceilings look FABULOUS! I will be posting pictures of them as soon as I paint them, which might be a while but hopefully not too long. Things are just moving along so smoothly, and will continue to go that way, I hope. I am sure that you are going to love the big changes that Mike and I are making in the house.
Right now we are working on the inside. I think either in the fall or next spring\summer we will paint the outside. However, I would like nice couches before then, so it may be a year or 2 before the outside of the house gets painted. I really can't wait to get things done and show you pictures!
Mom came over Tuesday to help me wash the walls and ceilings downstairs so that they are ready for the painting party on Sunday. I can hardly wait! As soon as I get the downstairs painted, I can start moving furniture and boxes in. I also can't wait to paint my bedroom. Once I do that, I can actually move in! I still have to buy primer and the paint, but I already know what I want, so it's not that bad...just kind of expensive. Thank you to Grandpa Jack and Granny Marilyn for my birthday gift! That is going right into the house for paint.
So, we took out the false wall in the living room and found a real fireplace! Granted I don't have the means right now to fix it up nice, but that will come in time. Mike and our friend, Dave, who is also a carpenter have been looking at it as a blank canvas. I have told them they have free creative license with that space as long as it matched the colors of the room. I just can't think of anything to do with it right now. I didn't know that it was there to be played with or fixed, so I don't have any thoughts in my head about what I want it wot look like. I trust the 2 of them to do a great job, too.
I can't think of anything else. I hope to see you on Sunday!
HUGS!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
And So It Begins
Well, I found someone to take care of the ceilings upstairs His name is Mike, not my Mike; I'll let you know the kind of work he does before I put a plug out there for him.. I don't know if I've told you about the ceilings. The 3 upstairs bedrooms have the old popcorn ceilings, which are easy to take care of. The living room, on the other hand, is going to be more challenging but doable. It used to have the popcorn ceilings, but the sellers scraped that off, but they did not texture or sand, so you can see seams and it looks terrible in light. Mike says he can do a bedroom a day, and to fix the living room will take 3-4 days. He started today with the master bedroom, so I'll get to see his work and let you know tomorrow. Since I'm going out of town for a few days, that means it will be almost done when I get back.
This also means that as he finishes rooms, as long as the ceilings are of quality, I can start to paint rooms! Of course, I do need to wash the walls first. Mom is needing something to do on Saturday the 16th while Steve takes care of some non-egg laying chickens. She has offered to come and help me wash walls then.
I may be having a painting party that weekend and for my birthday, too. Yes, I turn the big 30 this year, and my dear friend and massage therapist, Stephanie Colemere (who is fabulous at her job by the way), is wanting to organize the party. I'll be talking with her and sending out an email to those who may be interested in joining us for some fun. Let me know ahead of time if you are interested in it!
My Mike has already torn out the shelves and cabinets that were in the garage. One set we have left in place because they are actually good and in a good place. The others were pieced together from old doors and scrap wood. There was a window that was blocked, and that of course is now unblocked and lets light in. It's really a nice garage with all of that junk out of there. Of course, I'm about to put a lot of stuff back in while I am getting the rest of the house ready. At least the shelves will look nice and things will be organized.
As I have taken tons of before pictures, this does mean that there is a scrapbook in the future about my 1st house. I can hardly wait for things to be pulled together and in place. The house will basically be done by the time we finish with the things we are putting money into up front (ie before I move in, which makes everything so much easier). The only other things we have considered are remodleing the bathrooms and putting hardwood floors in the upstairs bedrooms. That will take some time, though. However, once the ceilings, paint, and hardwood floors in the living room are done, the house is basically set! This of course means that I will not be purchasing new furniture this year. I was hoping to get some nice sofas for the front room and patio furniture for the deck, but alas, that will have to wait for next year. I am hoping to move in by the end of May, thus allowing me time to really clean my apartment and get my securtiy deposit back.
I'm off to the races...or rather cleaning.
HUGS!
This also means that as he finishes rooms, as long as the ceilings are of quality, I can start to paint rooms! Of course, I do need to wash the walls first. Mom is needing something to do on Saturday the 16th while Steve takes care of some non-egg laying chickens. She has offered to come and help me wash walls then.
I may be having a painting party that weekend and for my birthday, too. Yes, I turn the big 30 this year, and my dear friend and massage therapist, Stephanie Colemere (who is fabulous at her job by the way), is wanting to organize the party. I'll be talking with her and sending out an email to those who may be interested in joining us for some fun. Let me know ahead of time if you are interested in it!
My Mike has already torn out the shelves and cabinets that were in the garage. One set we have left in place because they are actually good and in a good place. The others were pieced together from old doors and scrap wood. There was a window that was blocked, and that of course is now unblocked and lets light in. It's really a nice garage with all of that junk out of there. Of course, I'm about to put a lot of stuff back in while I am getting the rest of the house ready. At least the shelves will look nice and things will be organized.
As I have taken tons of before pictures, this does mean that there is a scrapbook in the future about my 1st house. I can hardly wait for things to be pulled together and in place. The house will basically be done by the time we finish with the things we are putting money into up front (ie before I move in, which makes everything so much easier). The only other things we have considered are remodleing the bathrooms and putting hardwood floors in the upstairs bedrooms. That will take some time, though. However, once the ceilings, paint, and hardwood floors in the living room are done, the house is basically set! This of course means that I will not be purchasing new furniture this year. I was hoping to get some nice sofas for the front room and patio furniture for the deck, but alas, that will have to wait for next year. I am hoping to move in by the end of May, thus allowing me time to really clean my apartment and get my securtiy deposit back.
I'm off to the races...or rather cleaning.
HUGS!
Monday, May 4, 2009
House Pictures As Promised
Mike and I spent an hour walking around the house taking pictures and making plans. There's a lot of work to do, but not as much as if we had the other house. I took well over 100 pictures, so I have only posted a few here. Let me know if there is a specific room you would like to see more of!
HUGS!
Front Room
Kitchen
Master Bedroom
Mater Bathroom (yea, the car wallpaper border is going)
Downstairs (craft room to the right through the doors)
Back View of Deck and House
Front of House
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Just My Luck
On the house, you would think that everything would be going smoothly by now, right? Yea, the computer system went down at M & T bank, where I have my loan through, and so they are manually putting the data into the computer. It MIGHT be done by 3pm and record by 5pm. Well, I'll be at the airport then, so once again, I will get the keys when I return from my trip. *sigh* So now I get to go out of town and come home to the house, which I guess isn't too bad. It will mean that I am more focused on my trip and not thinking about what I could be doing at the house. I will get to do all of it when I return.
1st step will be to clean whatever mess they have left behind. I'll be going to Costco to get bleach wipes to clean the place. My Mom has offered to help clean. 2nd is smudging the place to cleanse the sellers' energy from the place! I have to talk to a friend to see if he will texture the ceiling. 3rd is to get rid of the outside cat door - that is a MUST before I can move in with the cats! I can hardly wait to rip out the fireplace that vents right back into the room, too. Painting will be next. Bedroom is first so that I can move in sooner and then get the apartment cleaned and ready for inspection for my deposit back. Then the painting in the living room. After the living room is painted, we'll be ripping out the carpet and putting down the hardwood flooring. Then we'll replace the light fixtures with what I've purchased. At that point, I think we'll be set for a while as I don't think I can afford to get the sofas that I want for the living room, at least, not without a generous gift from anyone.
The roses are not even budding; I wonder if my Dad & Jody's are... I will be putting my green house up, too. I have plenty of lavender and mint seeds to plant as well as a miniature pineapple that I've been rooting. Have I told you about that? I bought the whole plant with a fruit on it. After Mike and I ate the baby pineapple, I cut the top off and stuck it in some water to see if it would grow roots. You guessed it, it did! So now I have 2 plants instead of 1! And Mike was shocked that I would pay $25-30 for a single tropical fruit-bearing plant. hahaha! I love being able to grow things! It will take some time before either one will bear fruit, but I now have 2 that will. And then I'll have 4, and then 8, etc. Cool, no?
In any case, I hope to have tons of pictures from the BMT reunion and the house by Sunday night. I don't know that I will post all of them, so if there are any specific rooms you want to see, let me know and I'll either email them or post them on the blog.
HUGS!
1st step will be to clean whatever mess they have left behind. I'll be going to Costco to get bleach wipes to clean the place. My Mom has offered to help clean. 2nd is smudging the place to cleanse the sellers' energy from the place! I have to talk to a friend to see if he will texture the ceiling. 3rd is to get rid of the outside cat door - that is a MUST before I can move in with the cats! I can hardly wait to rip out the fireplace that vents right back into the room, too. Painting will be next. Bedroom is first so that I can move in sooner and then get the apartment cleaned and ready for inspection for my deposit back. Then the painting in the living room. After the living room is painted, we'll be ripping out the carpet and putting down the hardwood flooring. Then we'll replace the light fixtures with what I've purchased. At that point, I think we'll be set for a while as I don't think I can afford to get the sofas that I want for the living room, at least, not without a generous gift from anyone.
The roses are not even budding; I wonder if my Dad & Jody's are... I will be putting my green house up, too. I have plenty of lavender and mint seeds to plant as well as a miniature pineapple that I've been rooting. Have I told you about that? I bought the whole plant with a fruit on it. After Mike and I ate the baby pineapple, I cut the top off and stuck it in some water to see if it would grow roots. You guessed it, it did! So now I have 2 plants instead of 1! And Mike was shocked that I would pay $25-30 for a single tropical fruit-bearing plant. hahaha! I love being able to grow things! It will take some time before either one will bear fruit, but I now have 2 that will. And then I'll have 4, and then 8, etc. Cool, no?
In any case, I hope to have tons of pictures from the BMT reunion and the house by Sunday night. I don't know that I will post all of them, so if there are any specific rooms you want to see, let me know and I'll either email them or post them on the blog.
HUGS!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Signing Papers
Well, that took about an hour. Needless to say, the sellers, once again, have crapped out on me. There was supposed to be a $900 check made out to me at the title company...you guessed it, it wasn't there. Dad would have a shit fit if he knew I signed all the papers without certified funds from the seller or Fidelity Title company - sorry Dad.
Hopefully, my agent will come through once again with flying colors with a check and the house keys TOMORROW! Yes, she said she'd come to my work to deliver both in person. Connie Smith (aka Constance Smith) is the best! I have nothing bad to say about my experience with her.
The other agents and the sellers, of course, are a completely separate story. I don't like to put bad plugs out there, but you can ask me and I will tell you. I swear to the god\goddess that if the check doesn't come through with shining colors, there is going to be hell to pay! I am a witch, damn it, and if I have to I will place out in the universe that they get what they deserve! Wait, I just did! What do you know...I leave it up to the universe to decide what they deserve; may it be swift and just. I just hope to god\goddess that they don't leave the place completely trashed! Sad, isn't it?
Anyway, as you can see, despite the best agent I could have asked for, I still had to deal with shit from the other side. Wouldn't it be nice if people could all just get along and have every one's best interest at heart?
On the interesting side, the appraisal that came in was LOWER than they were asking for the house, and I paid less than that, which is nice. Everything is in order, and my mortgage payments will be about $10 less than what I'm paying for rent right now. It's a scary thing, investing in something that will eventually be mine and be in debt for it. A new experience for me.
In any case, I'll let you know about the keys and check tomorrow...I hope.
HUGS!
Hopefully, my agent will come through once again with flying colors with a check and the house keys TOMORROW! Yes, she said she'd come to my work to deliver both in person. Connie Smith (aka Constance Smith) is the best! I have nothing bad to say about my experience with her.
The other agents and the sellers, of course, are a completely separate story. I don't like to put bad plugs out there, but you can ask me and I will tell you. I swear to the god\goddess that if the check doesn't come through with shining colors, there is going to be hell to pay! I am a witch, damn it, and if I have to I will place out in the universe that they get what they deserve! Wait, I just did! What do you know...I leave it up to the universe to decide what they deserve; may it be swift and just. I just hope to god\goddess that they don't leave the place completely trashed! Sad, isn't it?
Anyway, as you can see, despite the best agent I could have asked for, I still had to deal with shit from the other side. Wouldn't it be nice if people could all just get along and have every one's best interest at heart?
On the interesting side, the appraisal that came in was LOWER than they were asking for the house, and I paid less than that, which is nice. Everything is in order, and my mortgage payments will be about $10 less than what I'm paying for rent right now. It's a scary thing, investing in something that will eventually be mine and be in debt for it. A new experience for me.
In any case, I'll let you know about the keys and check tomorrow...I hope.
HUGS!
Monday, April 27, 2009
So What is a Final Walk Through?
So, here it is, the day of my final walk through. A day where I am supposed to be able to walk through to examine any possible damages left by the sellers before I sign the papers. So that means their belongings should be out and the place ready for me to inspect, take tons of pictures, and say that it's ok in the condition that it's in. HA! They had boxes and things EVERYWHERE! It was a complete waste of my agent's, Mike's, and my time! What a nightmare...ok, not that bad, but now I have to sign the papers and hope to god they don't totally trash the place before they go.
So, in lieu of having nothing accomplished by seeing the house in such condition, Mike and I went out to dinner. While we had been at the house, we got a sample and the name of the brand of hardwood flooring the couple got from Carpet One that has been used in the kitchen and dining room. So we called Carpet One to see if they were still open. Luckily for us, they were. So we rushed down to see if they still carried or could order the hickory solid hardwood floor. WHAT LUCK! Despite the fact that the sellers told us they didn't carry it anymore, they have plenty IN STOCK! So Mike and I decided that we would reserve enough to do the front room and the hall. Who knows, we may even have enough to do the stairs leading up from the front door! There is some extra flooring from the sellers that we have also acquired. So, in spite of it starting off to be a wasted evening, we made the best of it. And the price is UNBELIEVABLE! If you look at Lowes or Home Depot, it's $5-8 per square foot. Try $3 per square foot on for size! So, here's Carpet One's plug.
I also recommend Lowes for lighting (and here's their plug). I was able to get beautiful fixtures to replace the ones in the kitchen and dining room on clearance, but even not on clearance, their lighting is a great deal. They also have incredibly helpful staff. I am going to have a one of a kind ceiling fan in the kitchen! I'll tell you all about it when it's done. I got my entry way chandelier at Galaxy Lighting. Beautiful lights and a little expensive, but I was able to get my light fixture on clearance there, too!
So when, you ask, are there going to be pictures? Probably Sunday, May 3rd. I know, much later than even I wanted, but alas, I cannot help the stupidity of the sellers and their agents. *sigh* Mike and I are chomping at the bit to get in there and start making the house OURS! I can hardly stand the wait!
Well, tomorrow is yet another day - I sign the papers for the house! I'll let you know all about my new found first-time debt tomorrow. Yea, that thought still scares me. Oh well, it was bound to happen at some point in time.
HUGS!
So, in lieu of having nothing accomplished by seeing the house in such condition, Mike and I went out to dinner. While we had been at the house, we got a sample and the name of the brand of hardwood flooring the couple got from Carpet One that has been used in the kitchen and dining room. So we called Carpet One to see if they were still open. Luckily for us, they were. So we rushed down to see if they still carried or could order the hickory solid hardwood floor. WHAT LUCK! Despite the fact that the sellers told us they didn't carry it anymore, they have plenty IN STOCK! So Mike and I decided that we would reserve enough to do the front room and the hall. Who knows, we may even have enough to do the stairs leading up from the front door! There is some extra flooring from the sellers that we have also acquired. So, in spite of it starting off to be a wasted evening, we made the best of it. And the price is UNBELIEVABLE! If you look at Lowes or Home Depot, it's $5-8 per square foot. Try $3 per square foot on for size! So, here's Carpet One's plug.
I also recommend Lowes for lighting (and here's their plug). I was able to get beautiful fixtures to replace the ones in the kitchen and dining room on clearance, but even not on clearance, their lighting is a great deal. They also have incredibly helpful staff. I am going to have a one of a kind ceiling fan in the kitchen! I'll tell you all about it when it's done. I got my entry way chandelier at Galaxy Lighting. Beautiful lights and a little expensive, but I was able to get my light fixture on clearance there, too!
So when, you ask, are there going to be pictures? Probably Sunday, May 3rd. I know, much later than even I wanted, but alas, I cannot help the stupidity of the sellers and their agents. *sigh* Mike and I are chomping at the bit to get in there and start making the house OURS! I can hardly stand the wait!
Well, tomorrow is yet another day - I sign the papers for the house! I'll let you know all about my new found first-time debt tomorrow. Yea, that thought still scares me. Oh well, it was bound to happen at some point in time.
HUGS!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
My Workin' Life
I feel so alone here at work with no one talking to me; feeling alienated from "the group" by my constant need to make myself valuable so as not to be the 1st nurse thought of to lay off.
Do the others know how bad it really is? Do they know how scary that this environment has become with the patient census so low and budget tight? I wonder how on earth they sleep well at night.
I work hard every day I'm here, and I always have in the back of my mind that fear of loosing my job because there's not enough work to do. Keeping busy is the biggest thing to see me through.
I decorate for the seasons to keep the treatment room looking festive. I hope my extra effort is being accepted.
With colors so bright and cheerful scattered throughout the room; it almost makes me forget about all the job worries, gloom, and doom.
So I sit here at my desk looking out at this crazy scene and wonder what it all may mean.
My future is certain and uncertain all at once as things keep moving forward and I still have my job. I can't think of any other way it could be, because if everything were certain, I'd probably be dead.
Do the others know how bad it really is? Do they know how scary that this environment has become with the patient census so low and budget tight? I wonder how on earth they sleep well at night.
I work hard every day I'm here, and I always have in the back of my mind that fear of loosing my job because there's not enough work to do. Keeping busy is the biggest thing to see me through.
I decorate for the seasons to keep the treatment room looking festive. I hope my extra effort is being accepted.
With colors so bright and cheerful scattered throughout the room; it almost makes me forget about all the job worries, gloom, and doom.
So I sit here at my desk looking out at this crazy scene and wonder what it all may mean.
My future is certain and uncertain all at once as things keep moving forward and I still have my job. I can't think of any other way it could be, because if everything were certain, I'd probably be dead.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Inspection Time
We had the house inspection yesterday. Dan Hess is the man to go to for this! He spent 3 hours going over the entire house! He didn't find anything major, just tons of little things. We could have the owner fix them before closing, but Mike would rather have it done right the first time. Why? because the things that are wrong, the owner did. Therefore, Mike wants to do it all himself...with the help of some of our qualified and talented friends, of course.
The plan is to close on Wednesday the 29th of April at 4pm. Then Mike and I are off to California for my BMT reunion, and of course I have md appointments. When we get back, the house is OURS! There is some serious painting that needs to be done. There is also the ceilings that have to be scraped - they have that popcorny sparkly stuff that may have asbestos in them, so we want those gone, too. So if anyone is available and willing to help at all, please let me know.
Of course, I will be taking before and after pictures and share them with all of you. I think I'm getting better at that...right?
I hope you all have a great Easter Weekend!
HUGS!
Sandra
The plan is to close on Wednesday the 29th of April at 4pm. Then Mike and I are off to California for my BMT reunion, and of course I have md appointments. When we get back, the house is OURS! There is some serious painting that needs to be done. There is also the ceilings that have to be scraped - they have that popcorny sparkly stuff that may have asbestos in them, so we want those gone, too. So if anyone is available and willing to help at all, please let me know.
Of course, I will be taking before and after pictures and share them with all of you. I think I'm getting better at that...right?
I hope you all have a great Easter Weekend!
HUGS!
Sandra
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
And the Winner is...
Well, Mike and I went house hunting this past weekend. We looked at 7 more houses. Guess what? You got it - WE FOUND A HOUSE! You can go to www.utahrealestate.com and put in MLS # 859452 to see it. Granted I'm not fond of the outside of the house, but the inside more than compensates for it. That and we can eventually change it. So, I put an offer on the house, and they accepted it same day! My realestate agent said that the husband wanted to counter, but the wife said to take the offer - so they did! We are planning on closing at the end of April. My lease at my apartment is up mid-June, so that gives me plenty of time to paint a few rooms, pack, move into the house, and then make sure that the apartment is nice and clean. Mike is planning on moving in about 1 month after I get settled. I can hardly wait! After that, we spend time finishing his house and get it ready to sell. As you can tell, I'm very excited!
I know that most of you are now asking when Mike and I are getting married. We are planning for next year. We want a late spring-early summer wedding. It would be too rushed if we tried to do that this year, so the plan is next year.
I can't think of much else. I hope that you are all happy and doing well.
HUGS!
I know that most of you are now asking when Mike and I are getting married. We are planning for next year. We want a late spring-early summer wedding. It would be too rushed if we tried to do that this year, so the plan is next year.
I can't think of much else. I hope that you are all happy and doing well.
HUGS!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Is the Suspense Killing you?
So the house I wanted....I didn't get it. My realestate agent, Connie, called and left a voice message and numeric page for the other realestate agent, Jill, to hear the results of my offer. Jill text messaged Connie to call and talk to the seller. The seller had never heard of Connie or me, nor had he even seen our offer. In fact, he said he had accepted an offer 2 weeks ago! Needless to say, Connie is pissed! Understandably so, too. She's called Jill's brokerage firm to comlpain about the unprofessinal behavious and conduct this woman had displayed. While I'm dissappointed that I did not get the house, I am happy that I at least tried for it. I now don't have to wonder "what if" on a house that I really liked.
I am going house hunting again this weekend. Connie and I are going to see 8 houses tomorrow! Mike is planning on joining us as he was out of town the last time Connie and I went out. One has a green house, which many of you know I've also always wanted. Nothing looks as nice on the computer as the other house, but there are some potentials out there.
I hope you all have had a good week and are planning on a fun weekend.
HUGS!
I am going house hunting again this weekend. Connie and I are going to see 8 houses tomorrow! Mike is planning on joining us as he was out of town the last time Connie and I went out. One has a green house, which many of you know I've also always wanted. Nothing looks as nice on the computer as the other house, but there are some potentials out there.
I hope you all have had a good week and are planning on a fun weekend.
HUGS!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Ahh...Life
It's been a while since I last wrote. I've had life happen.
I had a rash that magically appeared on Friday the 13th...yes, wonderful timing. It progressed over the weekend, and I called the best Dermatologist in town, John Zone at the University of Utah, on Monday. He was able to see me the same day. He took 3 skin biopsies, blood work, and cultures. Of course, the obvious fear was that my cancer had come back. Other possibilities included vasculitis and graft versus host disease (GVHD). After a long 10 day wait, and 10 days of prednisone, the results are that I have skin GVHD. So Dr. Zone talked with my fabulous bone marrow transplant MD, Auayporn Nademanee (Dr. Nade). It has been decided to get me off the steroids (YES!), and put me on tacrolimus (anti-rejection medication). My rash has improved dramatically, and I am feeling very good about the results.
I have been house hunting, and I have found "the" house! It was one that I had found on my own, and my real estate agent has shown me other houses since. None of the ones she has shown me has the same potential that this house has. To see what I'm getting myself into, go to www.utahrealestate.com and put in MLS# 801798 I have even placed a bid on it. There are 2 other offers on the table before mine, but I have a lot going for me. My dad and real estate agent say I am a solid buyer. I won't hear anything until April 1st. I'm taking a gamble on this house, but I think it's worth it. I have so much that I can see in this house for Mike and me that I would be a fool to not give it a try. I have to say that I am totally excited about this house! I am looking into the federal grant of $8000.00 for being a 1st time home buyer. That will be nice. Then I'll have almost a full year of tax write offs in addition to that. Please help me put the energy out to the universe that I get this house.
The cats are doing well - still chasing faeries all over the apartment. Work is slow, and that's kind of scary. I am getting a day off during the week, and that is doing me good. I am still getting enough hours to live on, too.
My book with Lilli is coming along. Each card that I scrapbook is taking me on average 4 hours! That is what is going to take me the most time to finish for the book. I need to dig my heels in and really finish some things. I have a week to wait before I hear on the house, so I have plenty of time to kill. ;) I have thought about printing some of my photography, matting and framing it, and then displaying it at a local coffee and tea shop, Cafe Alchemy. It's some thing that could bring in some extra $$$.
Well, I can't think of anything else. Hope you all are doing well and that I get to hear from you soon.
HUGS!
I had a rash that magically appeared on Friday the 13th...yes, wonderful timing. It progressed over the weekend, and I called the best Dermatologist in town, John Zone at the University of Utah, on Monday. He was able to see me the same day. He took 3 skin biopsies, blood work, and cultures. Of course, the obvious fear was that my cancer had come back. Other possibilities included vasculitis and graft versus host disease (GVHD). After a long 10 day wait, and 10 days of prednisone, the results are that I have skin GVHD. So Dr. Zone talked with my fabulous bone marrow transplant MD, Auayporn Nademanee (Dr. Nade). It has been decided to get me off the steroids (YES!), and put me on tacrolimus (anti-rejection medication). My rash has improved dramatically, and I am feeling very good about the results.
I have been house hunting, and I have found "the" house! It was one that I had found on my own, and my real estate agent has shown me other houses since. None of the ones she has shown me has the same potential that this house has. To see what I'm getting myself into, go to www.utahrealestate.com and put in MLS# 801798 I have even placed a bid on it. There are 2 other offers on the table before mine, but I have a lot going for me. My dad and real estate agent say I am a solid buyer. I won't hear anything until April 1st. I'm taking a gamble on this house, but I think it's worth it. I have so much that I can see in this house for Mike and me that I would be a fool to not give it a try. I have to say that I am totally excited about this house! I am looking into the federal grant of $8000.00 for being a 1st time home buyer. That will be nice. Then I'll have almost a full year of tax write offs in addition to that. Please help me put the energy out to the universe that I get this house.
The cats are doing well - still chasing faeries all over the apartment. Work is slow, and that's kind of scary. I am getting a day off during the week, and that is doing me good. I am still getting enough hours to live on, too.
My book with Lilli is coming along. Each card that I scrapbook is taking me on average 4 hours! That is what is going to take me the most time to finish for the book. I need to dig my heels in and really finish some things. I have a week to wait before I hear on the house, so I have plenty of time to kill. ;) I have thought about printing some of my photography, matting and framing it, and then displaying it at a local coffee and tea shop, Cafe Alchemy. It's some thing that could bring in some extra $$$.
Well, I can't think of anything else. Hope you all are doing well and that I get to hear from you soon.
HUGS!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Fun at the Alley...Bowling that is
I scored my personal best last night - 129! Since purchasing my own equipment, my game as improved dramatically. I used to be happy with a score over 50. Now I'm aiming for a consistent score over 100. Mike and I are talking about wither taking a bowling class or purchasing a DVD to help improve our game.
I also decided to purchase a Wii. I also bought Wii Fit. I am more excited to be working out now than I was before. Let me tell you, I worked out for 30 min yesterday and I can feel it today. It's a nice feeling.
Hope you all have been enjoying your weekend.
HUGS!
I also decided to purchase a Wii. I also bought Wii Fit. I am more excited to be working out now than I was before. Let me tell you, I worked out for 30 min yesterday and I can feel it today. It's a nice feeling.
Hope you all have been enjoying your weekend.
HUGS!
Friday, March 6, 2009
What a Week!
First update is on my deposition from Tuesday. It was very stressful. Needless to say, the woman that hit me is in complete purgery hell! Ok, we haven't caught her there, yet, but I know and my lawyer knows that I am telling the truth. I have some key evidence that somehow got missed when my lawyer and I first went through my file - 2 pieces of paper. 1 has her handwriting on it with all of her insurance info, and the other is in my hand writing with the license plate #, time, place, and that I was rearended. There are so many things that I would LOVE to tell you, but I think I'm going to wait and see where this new evidence gets my case before I begin putting certain things out in the universe.
The Flat Stanleys made it home just fine on Wednesday this week. Last I heard, they were well received. The mom, Sara, said she would take lots of pictures. I'm interested to see what the Stanley Brothers have gone home to. ;)
OH! I finally have in my possession my own bowling ball, bag, and shoes!! It has made a noticeable difference in my game already. You'll have to come and play with Mike and me sometime.
Stephanie had a snow day this week. While I have not had one that keeps me from going to work, we are getting fresh snow right now. It's light, but we're supposed to have 3 inches when I wake up tomorrow. We'll see.
I hope you all have had a good week, and, like me, looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend.
HUGS!
The Flat Stanleys made it home just fine on Wednesday this week. Last I heard, they were well received. The mom, Sara, said she would take lots of pictures. I'm interested to see what the Stanley Brothers have gone home to. ;)
OH! I finally have in my possession my own bowling ball, bag, and shoes!! It has made a noticeable difference in my game already. You'll have to come and play with Mike and me sometime.
Stephanie had a snow day this week. While I have not had one that keeps me from going to work, we are getting fresh snow right now. It's light, but we're supposed to have 3 inches when I wake up tomorrow. We'll see.
I hope you all have had a good week, and, like me, looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend.
HUGS!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
It's Complete!
The Flat Stanley project is FINALLY complete! here are pictures of the scrapbooks I made for the girls. Mike talked with their mother, and she thinks the girls will love them. Enjoy!
I know it's sideways - I don't know how it happened, and fixing it going to take a while - it's a long story.
It's been a lot of hard work, but I feel a great sense of accomplishment. So much so that I have begun to clean up around my apartment. Mike has acquired me some shelving for my play room, and it's looking MUCH better! I can actually move around in it now! Hope you all have been enjoying your weekend.
HUGS!
I know it's sideways - I don't know how it happened, and fixing it going to take a while - it's a long story.
It's been a lot of hard work, but I feel a great sense of accomplishment. So much so that I have begun to clean up around my apartment. Mike has acquired me some shelving for my play room, and it's looking MUCH better! I can actually move around in it now! Hope you all have been enjoying your weekend.
HUGS!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
MARDI GRAS!
It's that time of year again - the day where you can eat all you want and not feel guilty about it because the next day you give it all up! The day where you get to wear masks of feathers and beautiful dresses and costumes and trade beads! Bright and bold colors and fun galor! Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras. Ah the joys of being Catholic.
Hope you all have a good party tonight!
HUGS! and many beads...hehehehe
Hope you all have a good party tonight!
HUGS! and many beads...hehehehe
Monday, February 23, 2009
Hahahaha!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Today is incredibly interesting, to say the least. We are once again overstaffed, and today that means we are fighting over charts to keep busy! I have been able to do a few things, but it feels like I'm doing nothing! I did put up some decorations for St. Patrick's Day. It was a group decision not to do Mardi Gras as we are in Utah and most people probably won't know what on earth it is or approve of it if they do.
I am almost done with the Flat Stanley project. They are due back on Friday this week. I have spent almost as many hours scrapbooking as we have spent on time going places! I am having a small time about giving the scrapbooks up. I am glad to be doing them for the girls, and I knew up front that I wouldn't be keeping them. So I'm going to take pictures of the scrapbooks as soon as they are done. It's been a crazy process. I've been taking the history of the places they've been and putting it on a tag that can be pulled out from the scrapbook and read. Let's just say I've done a ton of history research, and it's all been pretty cool. Let's just say I'm tempted to do one for myself! We'll see. I have tons of other scrapbooks that I need to finish first...maybe. ;)
I just downloaded my last round of pictures onto my computer. I don't know which ones to post...I'm thinking about a couple that I really like - one from fall and one with snow. I haven't been out much to take pictures, so I don't have many new ones to share. I am still working on books of my photography as well as one with Lilli. With my grandpa transitioning, I haven't done too much outside of the Flat Stanley project.
Hope you all had a nice weekend.
HUGS!
Today is incredibly interesting, to say the least. We are once again overstaffed, and today that means we are fighting over charts to keep busy! I have been able to do a few things, but it feels like I'm doing nothing! I did put up some decorations for St. Patrick's Day. It was a group decision not to do Mardi Gras as we are in Utah and most people probably won't know what on earth it is or approve of it if they do.
I am almost done with the Flat Stanley project. They are due back on Friday this week. I have spent almost as many hours scrapbooking as we have spent on time going places! I am having a small time about giving the scrapbooks up. I am glad to be doing them for the girls, and I knew up front that I wouldn't be keeping them. So I'm going to take pictures of the scrapbooks as soon as they are done. It's been a crazy process. I've been taking the history of the places they've been and putting it on a tag that can be pulled out from the scrapbook and read. Let's just say I've done a ton of history research, and it's all been pretty cool. Let's just say I'm tempted to do one for myself! We'll see. I have tons of other scrapbooks that I need to finish first...maybe. ;)
I just downloaded my last round of pictures onto my computer. I don't know which ones to post...I'm thinking about a couple that I really like - one from fall and one with snow. I haven't been out much to take pictures, so I don't have many new ones to share. I am still working on books of my photography as well as one with Lilli. With my grandpa transitioning, I haven't done too much outside of the Flat Stanley project.
Hope you all had a nice weekend.
HUGS!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
I have to reverse the curse!
Ok, I have to reverse the curse! I have been having a hard time starting IV's and with veins blowing...for the last week! I am putting the energy out to the universe that I can start IV's and will not blow veins!
Well, the Flat Stanley project is back under way. They still have a few places they need to go before they go back home to California. Unfortunately they will not be able to visit some places because of extenuating circumstances - sorry Laurel and Julie. They have been several places recently - Wendover to see Wendover Will and the Metaphor: the Tree of Utah, the Ogden train museum, rode the Font Runner train, the Saltair, Gilgal gardens, Big Cottonwood Canyon and the Silver Fork lodge. Travel plans include Hill Air Force base to see the plane museum, Fat Cats bowling alley, and church seeing. We are hoping they get to go to Brazil this weekend, too. We'll see.
Mike cooked me a very nice King crab leg dinner for Valentine's Day. I was also gifted with some incredible perfume! We spent the day together, and that's all I wanted. The perfume does smell fabulous - both in the bottle and on me!
My weight loss goals are still there - although I'm not able to move towards them as fast as I want. I have gone cold turkey off the cola again. My new sobriety date is February 13, 2009. I have switched to plain water. I am doing better on not eating junk food on a regular basis. It's kind of challenging with Easter coming up - some of my favorite candy comes out this time of year. I am limiting myself to 2 servings of chocolate a day - that's down from whenever I felt like it. I am not loosing weight like my coworkers - some are down 9-12 pounds in 7 weeks! Let's just say I haven't really moved ANYWHERE on my weight, and I my goal is 10 pounds by April 1st...yea, I have some serious changes and steps to take. I was aiming for 20, but that's a far cry off now. It would be easier if Mike was wanting to exercise with me. We have talked about snowshoeing on the weekends but yet to actually do it.
I am working towards my Qualified Therapeutic Touch Practitioner certification, so if anyone would like to work with me - basically let me give you Therapeutic Touch on a regular basis, PLEASE, email me. The more I people I can work with, the better I get and the more experience I get. It's kind of like massage in that respect, and the other similarity is the universal relaxation response. I have plenty of scientific research articles that support other responses like decreased stress, anxiety, and pain as well as accelerated healing.
I hope that you are all doing well and to hear from you sometime.
HUGS!
Well, the Flat Stanley project is back under way. They still have a few places they need to go before they go back home to California. Unfortunately they will not be able to visit some places because of extenuating circumstances - sorry Laurel and Julie. They have been several places recently - Wendover to see Wendover Will and the Metaphor: the Tree of Utah, the Ogden train museum, rode the Font Runner train, the Saltair, Gilgal gardens, Big Cottonwood Canyon and the Silver Fork lodge. Travel plans include Hill Air Force base to see the plane museum, Fat Cats bowling alley, and church seeing. We are hoping they get to go to Brazil this weekend, too. We'll see.
Mike cooked me a very nice King crab leg dinner for Valentine's Day. I was also gifted with some incredible perfume! We spent the day together, and that's all I wanted. The perfume does smell fabulous - both in the bottle and on me!
My weight loss goals are still there - although I'm not able to move towards them as fast as I want. I have gone cold turkey off the cola again. My new sobriety date is February 13, 2009. I have switched to plain water. I am doing better on not eating junk food on a regular basis. It's kind of challenging with Easter coming up - some of my favorite candy comes out this time of year. I am limiting myself to 2 servings of chocolate a day - that's down from whenever I felt like it. I am not loosing weight like my coworkers - some are down 9-12 pounds in 7 weeks! Let's just say I haven't really moved ANYWHERE on my weight, and I my goal is 10 pounds by April 1st...yea, I have some serious changes and steps to take. I was aiming for 20, but that's a far cry off now. It would be easier if Mike was wanting to exercise with me. We have talked about snowshoeing on the weekends but yet to actually do it.
I am working towards my Qualified Therapeutic Touch Practitioner certification, so if anyone would like to work with me - basically let me give you Therapeutic Touch on a regular basis, PLEASE, email me. The more I people I can work with, the better I get and the more experience I get. It's kind of like massage in that respect, and the other similarity is the universal relaxation response. I have plenty of scientific research articles that support other responses like decreased stress, anxiety, and pain as well as accelerated healing.
I hope that you are all doing well and to hear from you sometime.
HUGS!
Friday, February 13, 2009
WHAT A DAY!?!?!?!
I can hardly believe what a day it has been - my body aches, my feet are throbbing, and my brain hurts! This is one of those days that I wanted to just break down and cry. I couldn't get any peripheral IV's, and I was just shaky all day. Makes me royally mad at myself. I have been reminded that each one of us has good days and bad days, and that today was a bad IV day for me. Doesn't make me happy, but that is what it has been. It's also been insanely busy - it's now 4:15pm, and things are finally slowing down.
I am on my way to overhauling myself. Yes, I am finally taking some steps to begin making my life more what I want it to be like. It's going to take some time and be challenging, but it will all be worth it. I know that it will enhance my relationship with Mike as well. I am excited to be starting this part of my life's journey.
I hope you all have a great Valentine's Day.
HUGS!
I am on my way to overhauling myself. Yes, I am finally taking some steps to begin making my life more what I want it to be like. It's going to take some time and be challenging, but it will all be worth it. I know that it will enhance my relationship with Mike as well. I am excited to be starting this part of my life's journey.
I hope you all have a great Valentine's Day.
HUGS!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Time Just Flies
Sorry it's been a while. I've been lost in my own little world.
It's been 4 weeks since my grandpa transitioned. I am still mourning, but I'm not as disconnected as I have been. I have had an incredible experience since I last wrote. I was able to use Therapeutic Touch to help save a life last week. It was the most incredible feeling - to be completely centered and an instrument for healing. I haven't felt so complete and doing what I'm supposed to be doing with my life in a long time. Email me for the full story.
I took another Basic Therapeutic Touch class this last weekend. Mike even joined me. We had a nice time. It has helped keep the fire burning for me. I am aiming to obtain my QTTP - qualified Therapeutic Touch practitioner certification. I am finally in a place where I have people to work with on a regular basis and the inner and outer motivation to get it done.
Lost Poets was also this weekend. I shared some excerpts from the new book I'm reading - The Care and Feeding of Indigo Children by Doreen Virtue. I see it as a self care book for myself, and I think others in my life. We had a blast celebrating February birthdays, burning another C-mas tree in the fire pit...ahhhh...fire...
Work has been hard this week. It's been busy and slow to the point of my body and mind hurting...and there's still one crazy busy day left! At least I have a 3 day weekend!
Speaking of which, Mike and I are planning on going snowshoeing for Valentine's Day, weather pending, of course. Outside of that, as long as I get to spend the entire day with him, I don't care what we do.
I am currently at Cafe Alchemy awaiting Each 1 Reach 1. I am early, but it's giving me plenty of time to get things caught up.
I'll talk to you all later.
HUGS!
It's been 4 weeks since my grandpa transitioned. I am still mourning, but I'm not as disconnected as I have been. I have had an incredible experience since I last wrote. I was able to use Therapeutic Touch to help save a life last week. It was the most incredible feeling - to be completely centered and an instrument for healing. I haven't felt so complete and doing what I'm supposed to be doing with my life in a long time. Email me for the full story.
I took another Basic Therapeutic Touch class this last weekend. Mike even joined me. We had a nice time. It has helped keep the fire burning for me. I am aiming to obtain my QTTP - qualified Therapeutic Touch practitioner certification. I am finally in a place where I have people to work with on a regular basis and the inner and outer motivation to get it done.
Lost Poets was also this weekend. I shared some excerpts from the new book I'm reading - The Care and Feeding of Indigo Children by Doreen Virtue. I see it as a self care book for myself, and I think others in my life. We had a blast celebrating February birthdays, burning another C-mas tree in the fire pit...ahhhh...fire...
Work has been hard this week. It's been busy and slow to the point of my body and mind hurting...and there's still one crazy busy day left! At least I have a 3 day weekend!
Speaking of which, Mike and I are planning on going snowshoeing for Valentine's Day, weather pending, of course. Outside of that, as long as I get to spend the entire day with him, I don't care what we do.
I am currently at Cafe Alchemy awaiting Each 1 Reach 1. I am early, but it's giving me plenty of time to get things caught up.
I'll talk to you all later.
HUGS!
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