Roger and I are settling into our new "old farts" routine. Here's what an average day looks like:
6:30- Wake up. I get ready for work and Roger makes me a drink and snack
7:00- I leave for work and Roger gets on the computer to start his work
4:00- I come home from work. Roger may have cooked "Lupper" (Lunch/Supper); if not, I cook. Sometimes he helps me cook, but he's always trying to hug me and kiss me, so some of the ingredients get mixed up. For example, tonight, we had an egg in our chili, that was meant for the Jiffy Cornbread.
4:30- We eat our earlybird Lupper and have engaging conversation, like this: "Roger, guess what I forgot that tastes good with chili?" "What?" "Fritos!!" "Doritos?" "No, Fritos!!!" "Doritos?" "Nevermind."
5:30- I take a nap. Roger watches a movie in bed until he eventually falls asleep.
7:00- One of us is usually awake by now. We try to annoy the other person by smiling and bugging him/her until they finally begrudgingly get up. Then, we watch T.V. and sit on the couch with our laptops. Or, we go for a walk.
10:30- I'm usually grouchy now because I'm tired again, so I agree to watch a movie in bed. Roger now knows that after 10 minutes he'll be watching the movie alone, and after 30 minutes I'll be sighing and tossing and turning because it's too loud and I can't sleep and my level of grouchiness has doubled.
11:30- We're both snoring.
01:00- We take turns using the bathroom.
03:00- We take turns using the bathroom.
Please don't be jealous of my exciting life. Grand Adventures are mixed in along the way.... And, one more week and school will be out for two weeks, so we'll get to mix up our routine!!
Tonight, Roger excitedly told me he has a great birthday weekend planned for me. It includes a breakfast at a car show, followed by a second car show. (?!?!?) Can't wait..... I just want a pedicure and my birthday tattoos. :)
Here's the song of the day:
Happy Friday!!!!
Friday, December 7, 2012
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
New Ornaments
When I came home yesterday, Roger was so excited. He told me he contributed to our Christmas tree, by adding more ornaments. He wanted me to guess which ones he added. Hummmmmm- can you pick them out? LOL!!!!
We Need Your Opinion....
Here's the song of the day, in honor of my (sweet honey-pie sugar britches) husband. (The song doesn't mean anything special to us, he just really likes it.) Muwahhhhh......
And, here's a pic of me getting my FIRST autograph. This is Art Alexakis, the lead singer of Everclear and political activist. (One of Everclear's most radio-played songs is "Father of Mine.".....)
Now, down to business. I am trying to prove a point to Roger. Please share your opinions of this photo with us, or just comment the first word that comes to mind when you look at the photo below. Thanks for participating! :) Have a great Wednesday.
And, here's a pic of me getting my FIRST autograph. This is Art Alexakis, the lead singer of Everclear and political activist. (One of Everclear's most radio-played songs is "Father of Mine.".....)
Now, down to business. I am trying to prove a point to Roger. Please share your opinions of this photo with us, or just comment the first word that comes to mind when you look at the photo below. Thanks for participating! :) Have a great Wednesday.
Row, Row, Row Your Boat....
Today's message is about rowing your boat. Unfortunately, in life, it's not usually "gently down the stream". Rather, we find ourselves furiously paddling to avoid dropping off the face of the earth or crashing into jagged rocks. However, take heart, there is one strategy that can help us through this struggle- ROW YOUR OWN BOAT. This means, worry about 1) your own boat, 2) your own passengers, 3) your own destination. This what I TRY to apply to my own life, including my home, work, and extracurricular activities.
Many people are so concerned with what's going on around them. Their boats end up like bumper cars- sometimes they gently graze your "business/life", or sometimes, they plow right into you. They are so engrossed with what you are doing, that they forget to keep themselves on course.
Other people are always offering advice as to how you should handle your boat. But if you look at the direction their boats are headed, you might think twice about accepting their advice.
Instead, focus on YOUR boat. First, what is the strategy for your boat? Is it to have a great career, a stable family, a balanced life? Decide what's going to keep your boat steady. If this has to change down the road, that's o.k., too. We can't always predict rough waters.
Next, who do you want to be passengers in your boat? Your partner, your children, your BFF? Pick people who support your strategies and beliefs and who will be able to row in harmony with you. You don't want someone in your boat who always wants to go in a direction that's different from the one you have chosen. And, sometimes, you have to switch passengers as you get further down your path. That's o.k. It's called "Life Happens." And, we can always fondly remember those who contributed to our journeys, even if they've moved on through death or switching boats. We don't HAVE TO or GET TO keep all of our original passengers.
Finally, where is your boat headed? What is your destination? Are you going to chose the most direct path to meet your goals, or are your going to make it hard for yourself by not having a clear strategy or people in your boat that can row in the same direction as needed? Or, are you going to choose to take your boat on as many GRAND ADVENTURES as possible along the way?
Whichever direction you chose, I wish you calm waters and a great Ship Mates. :)
Many people are so concerned with what's going on around them. Their boats end up like bumper cars- sometimes they gently graze your "business/life", or sometimes, they plow right into you. They are so engrossed with what you are doing, that they forget to keep themselves on course.
Other people are always offering advice as to how you should handle your boat. But if you look at the direction their boats are headed, you might think twice about accepting their advice.
Instead, focus on YOUR boat. First, what is the strategy for your boat? Is it to have a great career, a stable family, a balanced life? Decide what's going to keep your boat steady. If this has to change down the road, that's o.k., too. We can't always predict rough waters.
Next, who do you want to be passengers in your boat? Your partner, your children, your BFF? Pick people who support your strategies and beliefs and who will be able to row in harmony with you. You don't want someone in your boat who always wants to go in a direction that's different from the one you have chosen. And, sometimes, you have to switch passengers as you get further down your path. That's o.k. It's called "Life Happens." And, we can always fondly remember those who contributed to our journeys, even if they've moved on through death or switching boats. We don't HAVE TO or GET TO keep all of our original passengers.
Finally, where is your boat headed? What is your destination? Are you going to chose the most direct path to meet your goals, or are your going to make it hard for yourself by not having a clear strategy or people in your boat that can row in the same direction as needed? Or, are you going to choose to take your boat on as many GRAND ADVENTURES as possible along the way?
Whichever direction you chose, I wish you calm waters and a great Ship Mates. :)
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Beat that!
Roger and I got our power bill for the month- $40.83. Holy mongolios!!!!!! That's stinkin awesome!!! Whoot whoot!
Eve 6 and Everclear Concert at Freebies, Jax Beach
Despite a crappy opening band (Namesake) and almost an hour technical delay for Everclear, I enjoyed this concert. At the end, the band signed my photo and old cd insert from 1997, shook my hand, introduced themselves personally, asked my name and took a picture with me (and did the same for everyone else who wanted to wait in line- you didn't even have to buy anything). EXCELLENT P.R. Hats off to them.
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