AS I know how the rest of the day will go and that I wont have time or even remember to do this later, here is Day 4 post.
What's Good? Let's see....I woke up this morning at a decent hour without the alarm clock and was able to hit up a yard sale or two. Found a curtain rod that is perfect for where it needs to go. $39 tag on box, paid $3. Also found some great shorts for the oldest nephew. He better like them! Just kidding - in case he happens upon this. :0) I then went to the grocery store where no one set up outside with all the little stuff they sell on weekends outside of the grocery store, asked me to buy anything. That is huge! I usually have to say "No" and then I feel bad....
I am now home and ready to get ready for the guys coming over - 2hrs early! I may actually have some time to relax before I have to throw stuff in the oven. Which would be a first and would make this afternoon even better. I am in the middle of reading, "The Reversal" and would like to get back to it.
So, all in all, a good day. What will make this an even better day is a positive outcome with tonight's events. And get your heads out of the gutters, ladies and gentlemen, I am not referring to baby making. :0)
TTFN!
Amy
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Day 3.....
Was not as bad as I was expecting it to be. I did have moments of goodness sprinkled through the day, but I am glad it is over.
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
Day 2
So, I sat down to do this earlier and then, wham, it was gone. Glad I remembered before stepping away from the computer. I have a couple of minutes before our nightly movie, as Randy is taking a shower.
Today was FABULOUS! I have been trying for the last month to pass the VA Builders Exam. Each time I miss 7 too many questions and FAIL. Today, I FINALLY passed! I even did a happy dance as I gathered my books and walked out of the testing center. Yes, there were cameras. Yes, someone is probably laughing at me in CA or wherever the feed goes. Ask me if I care. I am so happy, you just have no idea.
Another reason today was fabulous, is that I got to wake-up. Not just wake-up, but wake-up in my own bed and know where I would be laying my head tonight. Last night were some horrific thunderstorms and tornadoes throughout the eastern states, some even here in VA just down from where I live. But my family - all of us, everywhere - were unharmed. And I got to wake-up. And, unlike MANY Americans, I know where I will be laying my head tonight because I have a home and a bed. I have food in my pantry and fridge and in BOTH freezers. SO, yes, today was and still is FABULOUS!
Tomorrow - we shall see. It is my 35th birthday. It was my mental deadline for getting pregnant. Still not pregnant, so tomorrow may be rough. Pray for me. And because this is a Thankful Blog Series, that is all I will say about that.
TTFN!
Amy
Today was FABULOUS! I have been trying for the last month to pass the VA Builders Exam. Each time I miss 7 too many questions and FAIL. Today, I FINALLY passed! I even did a happy dance as I gathered my books and walked out of the testing center. Yes, there were cameras. Yes, someone is probably laughing at me in CA or wherever the feed goes. Ask me if I care. I am so happy, you just have no idea.
Another reason today was fabulous, is that I got to wake-up. Not just wake-up, but wake-up in my own bed and know where I would be laying my head tonight. Last night were some horrific thunderstorms and tornadoes throughout the eastern states, some even here in VA just down from where I live. But my family - all of us, everywhere - were unharmed. And I got to wake-up. And, unlike MANY Americans, I know where I will be laying my head tonight because I have a home and a bed. I have food in my pantry and fridge and in BOTH freezers. SO, yes, today was and still is FABULOUS!
Tomorrow - we shall see. It is my 35th birthday. It was my mental deadline for getting pregnant. Still not pregnant, so tomorrow may be rough. Pray for me. And because this is a Thankful Blog Series, that is all I will say about that.
TTFN!
Amy
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Day 1
Yesterday was a good day. I'm glad because I needed one. It started off with a Networking Luncheon where I saw some friends I have not seen in quite some time. As in person. FaceBook "seeing" doesn't count.
After lunch, I rushed home so that I could wait forever at the DMV to get my new license. VA has changed their license so if you have the old one, you actually have to go in and get a new pic done - slight smile, no teeth. :0) When I arrived, there was no line. I barely had time to fill out the form before the nice lady called my name. Then, bada bing bada boom, I was done. In and out in 15mins!
I then proceed to rush home and switch cars. The little VW we bought back in Oct had expired tags from Nov. Now, I did my due diligence and got it inspected before it expired but it failed. With an $1800 estimate to fix it, I had to wait for Randy to get around to doing it. And, no, it didn't cost $1800. So, I get the inspection place fully expecting to have to wait and wouldn't you know, NO line! Pulled right up, got out of the car and the nice man drove it away. Five minutes later I am driving away with a passed emissions paper in my hand.
There was a slight bump after that which we won't go into here.
My day ended with Fuddrucker's. My friend Buky was doing a fundraiser there, so Randy and I went to help her out. Oh, then we went to Dairy Queen for a Blizzard. It was a very nice way to end the day.
After lunch, I rushed home so that I could wait forever at the DMV to get my new license. VA has changed their license so if you have the old one, you actually have to go in and get a new pic done - slight smile, no teeth. :0) When I arrived, there was no line. I barely had time to fill out the form before the nice lady called my name. Then, bada bing bada boom, I was done. In and out in 15mins!
I then proceed to rush home and switch cars. The little VW we bought back in Oct had expired tags from Nov. Now, I did my due diligence and got it inspected before it expired but it failed. With an $1800 estimate to fix it, I had to wait for Randy to get around to doing it. And, no, it didn't cost $1800. So, I get the inspection place fully expecting to have to wait and wouldn't you know, NO line! Pulled right up, got out of the car and the nice man drove it away. Five minutes later I am driving away with a passed emissions paper in my hand.
There was a slight bump after that which we won't go into here.
My day ended with Fuddrucker's. My friend Buky was doing a fundraiser there, so Randy and I went to help her out. Oh, then we went to Dairy Queen for a Blizzard. It was a very nice way to end the day.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Accomplishments....or, lack of
So I woke up the other day and realized I am 35yrs old (or will be at the end of the week) and I have no accomplishments. Nothing I can look back on and say, "I did that". Getting married doesn't count. I wish it did....
I was supposed to go to the Naval Academy, but decided I didn't want the Gov't to own me. So I didn't. I was accepted into a Women's College in IL and deferred and then never went. If I tried to get a "real" job now, it would have to be a Fast Food Joint as I have no Classes or Degrees to speak of. No one cares anymore about life experience, even though life experiences will get you more that a piece of paper most days.
This past week was a real eye-opener in all this as we found out we still are not pregnant, I failed the Builder Exam AGAIN and in trying to get a New Dog, they decided to give her to someone else....it was a real winner of a week.
So, this is what I have decided to do. Being that I am naturally a glass is always half full, optimistic kind of person, this next month I am going to each day write about something good. Not necessarily something I am thankful for - even though I am sure those will come out, but more like "here is something positive to chew on". Some days, I may actually think of something I "did" or accomplished. Mostly it is going to be just good. No negativity and pessimism is not allowed.
I hope that in the next month, something you read here will give you cause to stop and think about something in your own life and maybe look at that glass a little differently.
TTFN
Amy
I was supposed to go to the Naval Academy, but decided I didn't want the Gov't to own me. So I didn't. I was accepted into a Women's College in IL and deferred and then never went. If I tried to get a "real" job now, it would have to be a Fast Food Joint as I have no Classes or Degrees to speak of. No one cares anymore about life experience, even though life experiences will get you more that a piece of paper most days.
This past week was a real eye-opener in all this as we found out we still are not pregnant, I failed the Builder Exam AGAIN and in trying to get a New Dog, they decided to give her to someone else....it was a real winner of a week.
So, this is what I have decided to do. Being that I am naturally a glass is always half full, optimistic kind of person, this next month I am going to each day write about something good. Not necessarily something I am thankful for - even though I am sure those will come out, but more like "here is something positive to chew on". Some days, I may actually think of something I "did" or accomplished. Mostly it is going to be just good. No negativity and pessimism is not allowed.
I hope that in the next month, something you read here will give you cause to stop and think about something in your own life and maybe look at that glass a little differently.
TTFN
Amy
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