Wednesday, December 10
Tuesday, December 9
Feeling a bit better...
...so I have now completed 5 hours of CPE (thank you ACL for the free online Webinars), vacuumed and am getting ready to fold clothes and watch a TV show.....
Oh, and I did open a bottle of wine, have just one glass. Maybe that will relax me a bit.
;)
update....the wine put me to sleep, but upset my stomach.
Oh, and I did open a bottle of wine, have just one glass. Maybe that will relax me a bit.
;)
update....the wine put me to sleep, but upset my stomach.
Overwhelmed
I know its a typical feeling during the holiday season, but I don't think I have felt like this before. Remind me not to take vacation the week before travelling for Christmas which is the week before travelling for New Years...I think we were smoking something when we decided this.
And because of this, there will be no work for me the rest of the year - so I have spent the last couple days creating my list of work projects and making sure everything gets done (we wont have phone or internet while on vacation - I know the best possible type of vacation). Plus, I don't want to leave our house a disaster while gone. And we have to coordinate with the couple who will be taking Barley out for us. I need to finish laundry so we can pack. And when packing we have to leave room for food and James' mom's stuff we're taking down for her. And, since time will be tight upon our return, we have to get all Christmas shopping done...well everyone is done except my husband...yes, unfortunately that is the last person I have to buy for. You would think it would be first on my list....in my defense, he is kind of hard to buy for....
Oh and I forgot, I have to finish 35 hours of CPE before the end of the year....
And you would think I would like a glass of red wine....hmm not really...I just want to curl up in my bed and wish it all away...
Oh and another thing, we have to watch some of our DVR stuff or we wont be able to record any thing while we're gone....
And because of this, there will be no work for me the rest of the year - so I have spent the last couple days creating my list of work projects and making sure everything gets done (we wont have phone or internet while on vacation - I know the best possible type of vacation). Plus, I don't want to leave our house a disaster while gone. And we have to coordinate with the couple who will be taking Barley out for us. I need to finish laundry so we can pack. And when packing we have to leave room for food and James' mom's stuff we're taking down for her. And, since time will be tight upon our return, we have to get all Christmas shopping done...well everyone is done except my husband...yes, unfortunately that is the last person I have to buy for. You would think it would be first on my list....in my defense, he is kind of hard to buy for....
Oh and I forgot, I have to finish 35 hours of CPE before the end of the year....
And you would think I would like a glass of red wine....hmm not really...I just want to curl up in my bed and wish it all away...
Oh and another thing, we have to watch some of our DVR stuff or we wont be able to record any thing while we're gone....
Christmas MEME
I'm pretty busy with work this morning, so something to tide you over...
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?... Both, but I prefer wrapping and doing pretty bows on top
2. Real tree or fake....? Well, the last 2 years we didn't have one. Before that it was real. This year we are travelling for 3 weeks, so FAKE.
3. When do you put up the tree? Sometime AFTER Thanksgiving
4. When do you take the tree down? Right after New Year
5. Do you like eggnog? NO
6. Favorite gift received as a child? I don't remember. There are pictures of me loving Teddy Ruxpin (I think he was a Christmas Gift)
7. Hardest person to buy for? James
8. Easiest person to buy for? Dad - Mom always tells me what to buy
9. Do you have a nativity scene? No, but want one
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Prefer to mail. And I like to write little comments, rather than just signing. Not sure when those are going to get done this year.
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Not sure, there have been a couple.
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Christmas Vacation, Home Alone
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Usually after Thanksgiving. Though I had a couple at the house earlier
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yes
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Sugar Cookies - the iced ones!! Oh and all the other cookies my aunts make!
16. Lights on the tree? White - everywhere
17. Favorite Christmas song? Mary Did You Know....
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Travel - A LOT - but plan to stay home when we have kids
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? I think so....yes, I am singing in my head right now
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Silver Star
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Depends on the travel schedule. Emily and I always exchange on Christmas Eve if we are together.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Mean People, Traffic, and the combination
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? color - red and silver
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? hmm, pork (i know you are laughing James) and desserts
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? Not sure, a few clothing items, some new boots, a hair dryer and flat iron - exciting, I know - oh and for good news on the business front
26. Favorite thing about Christmas? getting together with Family....I miss them
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?... Both, but I prefer wrapping and doing pretty bows on top
2. Real tree or fake....? Well, the last 2 years we didn't have one. Before that it was real. This year we are travelling for 3 weeks, so FAKE.
3. When do you put up the tree? Sometime AFTER Thanksgiving
4. When do you take the tree down? Right after New Year
5. Do you like eggnog? NO
6. Favorite gift received as a child? I don't remember. There are pictures of me loving Teddy Ruxpin (I think he was a Christmas Gift)
7. Hardest person to buy for? James
8. Easiest person to buy for? Dad - Mom always tells me what to buy
9. Do you have a nativity scene? No, but want one
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Prefer to mail. And I like to write little comments, rather than just signing. Not sure when those are going to get done this year.
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Not sure, there have been a couple.
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Christmas Vacation, Home Alone
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Usually after Thanksgiving. Though I had a couple at the house earlier
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yes
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Sugar Cookies - the iced ones!! Oh and all the other cookies my aunts make!
16. Lights on the tree? White - everywhere
17. Favorite Christmas song? Mary Did You Know....
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Travel - A LOT - but plan to stay home when we have kids
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? I think so....yes, I am singing in my head right now
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Silver Star
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Depends on the travel schedule. Emily and I always exchange on Christmas Eve if we are together.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Mean People, Traffic, and the combination
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? color - red and silver
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? hmm, pork (i know you are laughing James) and desserts
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? Not sure, a few clothing items, some new boots, a hair dryer and flat iron - exciting, I know - oh and for good news on the business front
26. Favorite thing about Christmas? getting together with Family....I miss them
Monday, December 8
Happy Monday!
Its the last work week of the calendar year for me!! We are going to the Bahamas for a long overdue vacation on FRIDAY! We'll be there for a week, back home a couple days and then visiting family for the holidays.
Given all this travel, we had a very busy weekend. We spent Saturday afternoon at the North Georgia Outlet. Definitely not as crowded as we thought it would be and there were plenty of sales. I have really noticed a difference shopping this year. Not sure if less people are shopping overall or if more people are shopping online. We got almost all of our gifts on Saturday. Sunday, after church we picked a couple small gifts. Once home we spent the afternoon listening to Christmas music and wrapping gifts. I really enjoy it and making sure the packages look nice. But, after about 3 hours sitting on the floor wrapping, my back was killin' me! I think I need a wrapping room :) wouldn't that be awesome, a table to use and a place to keep everything organized. Unfortunately, I don't think there is any room for that in our current house.
Its a busy week, but hopefully I will get to post some before we leave on Friday.....
Have a wonderful week....Its Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in our house!
Given all this travel, we had a very busy weekend. We spent Saturday afternoon at the North Georgia Outlet. Definitely not as crowded as we thought it would be and there were plenty of sales. I have really noticed a difference shopping this year. Not sure if less people are shopping overall or if more people are shopping online. We got almost all of our gifts on Saturday. Sunday, after church we picked a couple small gifts. Once home we spent the afternoon listening to Christmas music and wrapping gifts. I really enjoy it and making sure the packages look nice. But, after about 3 hours sitting on the floor wrapping, my back was killin' me! I think I need a wrapping room :) wouldn't that be awesome, a table to use and a place to keep everything organized. Unfortunately, I don't think there is any room for that in our current house.
Its a busy week, but hopefully I will get to post some before we leave on Friday.....
Have a wonderful week....Its Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in our house!
Friday, December 5
Thanksgiving
James and I went to Greensboro to spend the holiday with his Dad and Ali. We left on Wednesday...with the rest of the southeast...Charlotte was a nightmare. Good thing I was not driving and got to take a nap, I might have lost it! :)
On Thanksgiving morning James and I ran the Greensboro Gobbler 5K. It was an early morning and a bit chilly. Both of us have been running a lot lately, but mostly inside. Well, this was outside and the trail, definitely full of hills. I finished in a little over 30 mins, not the greatest, but okay given the hills. I am glad we got a workout in...its the last one I did.
Thanksgiving dinner was wonderful...Ali and I worked in the kitchen. I made sweet potato souffle...oh my was it delish! I had 2 helpings (the 2nd one was my dessert). After dinner I crashed for about 30 minutes, too much food. The gentlemen actually did the dishes, I know a shocker really (there are pictures, I will post one when I receive it), but was nice to not have to worry about it. (Ali and I had done most of the dishes as we worked, so it was mainly dinnerware)
Friday Ali and I ran errands. We went to Costco, Replacements Ltd, the Shoe Market, and had lunch. That evening we all went to see the new Bond movie - good, but not great. Afterwards James and I went to meet up with some of his high school friends. It was nice to meet some of them.
We headed home on Saturday to avoid traffic, and we did until arriving in GA...the GA v. GA Tech game was finishing and all the fans were heading home and we were in the middle of it! Not too fun, but again, I wasn't driving and slept for about the first hour and a half!! :)
Overall a great holiday...it was nice to spend it in the US this year!!!
On Thanksgiving morning James and I ran the Greensboro Gobbler 5K. It was an early morning and a bit chilly. Both of us have been running a lot lately, but mostly inside. Well, this was outside and the trail, definitely full of hills. I finished in a little over 30 mins, not the greatest, but okay given the hills. I am glad we got a workout in...its the last one I did.
Thanksgiving dinner was wonderful...Ali and I worked in the kitchen. I made sweet potato souffle...oh my was it delish! I had 2 helpings (the 2nd one was my dessert). After dinner I crashed for about 30 minutes, too much food. The gentlemen actually did the dishes, I know a shocker really (there are pictures, I will post one when I receive it), but was nice to not have to worry about it. (Ali and I had done most of the dishes as we worked, so it was mainly dinnerware)
Friday Ali and I ran errands. We went to Costco, Replacements Ltd, the Shoe Market, and had lunch. That evening we all went to see the new Bond movie - good, but not great. Afterwards James and I went to meet up with some of his high school friends. It was nice to meet some of them.
We headed home on Saturday to avoid traffic, and we did until arriving in GA...the GA v. GA Tech game was finishing and all the fans were heading home and we were in the middle of it! Not too fun, but again, I wasn't driving and slept for about the first hour and a half!! :)
Overall a great holiday...it was nice to spend it in the US this year!!!
We went for a walk before Thanksgiving dinner (don't mind the casual sneakers). The weather was beautiful! Notice the Dream sweater....I still LOVE IT!!
Christmas Wish List
I have been working on my Christmas wish list (Moms have been asking for them and James completed his on Monday). Some highlights include:
I have this in White and have worn it out. Great casual layering piece.
This looks unbelieveably comfortable and is SUPER soft (I felt it in Dick's when I was using my Bday gift card)
I have been wanting a new black bag - This is Hobo International and is 50% off at Nordstrom (It has a gold buckle and I usually wear silver, but I think I could mix...)
I have this in White and have worn it out. Great casual layering piece.
This looks unbelieveably comfortable and is SUPER soft (I felt it in Dick's when I was using my Bday gift card)
I have been wanting a new black bag - This is Hobo International and is 50% off at Nordstrom (It has a gold buckle and I usually wear silver, but I think I could mix...)A couple JCREW Dream sweaters - still love the one I have and is the only sweater that can touch my skin.
I also asked for magazine subscriptions - given this economy, saving even a few bucks on those is good.
What are your Holiday Wishes????
Wednesday, December 3
where in the world
is Jessi (I know that didn't really go to the theme of Carmen SanDiego. At least I tried...did anyone used to watch that?)
Well not really where in the world, but I have been in 5 states since last Wednesday (GA,SC,NC,KY,OH- and technically TN too since I drove through there, so I guess really 6 states, though I have only slept in 4) . Am heading back to GA tomorrow and will post about Thanksgiving and decorating our house and what a blur December will be....
until then..have a wonderful day and enjoy the season!
Well not really where in the world, but I have been in 5 states since last Wednesday (GA,SC,NC,KY,OH- and technically TN too since I drove through there, so I guess really 6 states, though I have only slept in 4) . Am heading back to GA tomorrow and will post about Thanksgiving and decorating our house and what a blur December will be....
until then..have a wonderful day and enjoy the season!
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