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Hey, it's ok Tuesday . . .
Playing along with Airing My Dirty Laundry
she . . . got this idea from Glamour magazine. They have a section called Hey, It’s Okay and will list a bunch of things to be okay about. You're welcome to join in and do something like this on your blog. Doesn't have to be on a Tuesday either. Just make sure you link up (with her at Airing My Dirty Laundry) and that the post you link up is a Hey, It's Okay Post.
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To be really excited to start watching Big Brother. Enough so that I actually tried talking my boss in to not scheduling me for closing shifts on those nights. (no it didn't work)
To be loving the summer months, even though during the day it is a bit hot in the house and out.
To realize I do love to wear dresses at work. WOW, imagine that. They are cooler, lighter and easier to deal with.
To know that even though I really, really, really want a dog, now is just not the time.
To want to rent an RV and visit some really cool USA travel destinations. Suggestions???
To be looking forward to seeing Katy Perry's movie Part Of Me in 3D. Oh yeah!! (yes, I know I am probably going alone)
To be jumping from one book to another, not really identifying with any of them.
BUT WAIT, DEBORAH HARKNESS'S SERIES
BOOK 2 IS COMING OUT JULY 9th!!!
The second book in the All Soul's Trilogy
is called Shadow of Night.
And yes, if you are wondering what
I will be doing July 10th and 11th.
Well, that is it.
she . . . got this idea from Glamour magazine. They have a section called Hey, It’s Okay and will list a bunch of things to be okay about. You're welcome to join in and do something like this on your blog. Doesn't have to be on a Tuesday either. Just make sure you link up (with her at Airing My Dirty Laundry) and that the post you link up is a Hey, It's Okay Post.
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To be really excited to start watching Big Brother. Enough so that I actually tried talking my boss in to not scheduling me for closing shifts on those nights. (no it didn't work)
To be loving the summer months, even though during the day it is a bit hot in the house and out.
To realize I do love to wear dresses at work. WOW, imagine that. They are cooler, lighter and easier to deal with.
To know that even though I really, really, really want a dog, now is just not the time.
To want to rent an RV and visit some really cool USA travel destinations. Suggestions???
To be looking forward to seeing Katy Perry's movie Part Of Me in 3D. Oh yeah!! (yes, I know I am probably going alone)
To be jumping from one book to another, not really identifying with any of them.
BUT WAIT, DEBORAH HARKNESS'S SERIES
BOOK 2 IS COMING OUT JULY 9th!!!
The second book in the All Soul's Trilogy
is called Shadow of Night.
And yes, if you are wondering what
I will be doing July 10th and 11th.
Well, that is it.
Please explain wth. . .
I could tell I was completely and utterly tired. Way too tired to run any errands. Yet, I still did.
I did the best I could to keep pushing myself back to the front of the store so I could leave, instead of wander aimlessly around the store til I keeled over from tiredness. (you know how that is right? I always wander forever in stores when my brain is done)
Finally, made it to the cashier.
Right next to my credit card is a coupon for 5% off. As I pull out my card, she sees the coupon.
Cashier: Did you want me to scan that?
Me: No, it's only a $6 purchase. I don't want to use it today.
C: But you can use it all day.
Me: No I won't be back today. (it's after 7pm)
C: But you can use it over and over again all day.
Me: I really won't be back today.
C: But you can continuously use it in a 24 hr period.
Me: (pause and breath) I really will not be back today or tomorrow, so no.
C: But . . . and she walks away making noises like I am stupid.
Is it me? Really? Is it me?
WHY in blazes would I use a 5% coupon on a $6 purchase? 30 cents!! I completely understand I can use it all day long, but a) the day is already over and b) my next day will be insane at work and I am sure I will not be coming back. What kind of sense does that make to the cashier? What am I missing?
I personally would rather wait til my purchase is much higher to use it anyhow.
I did the best I could to keep pushing myself back to the front of the store so I could leave, instead of wander aimlessly around the store til I keeled over from tiredness. (you know how that is right? I always wander forever in stores when my brain is done)
Finally, made it to the cashier.
Right next to my credit card is a coupon for 5% off. As I pull out my card, she sees the coupon.
Cashier: Did you want me to scan that?
Me: No, it's only a $6 purchase. I don't want to use it today.
C: But you can use it all day.
Me: No I won't be back today. (it's after 7pm)
C: But you can use it over and over again all day.
Me: I really won't be back today.
C: But you can continuously use it in a 24 hr period.
Me: (pause and breath) I really will not be back today or tomorrow, so no.
C: But . . . and she walks away making noises like I am stupid.
Is it me? Really? Is it me?
WHY in blazes would I use a 5% coupon on a $6 purchase? 30 cents!! I completely understand I can use it all day long, but a) the day is already over and b) my next day will be insane at work and I am sure I will not be coming back. What kind of sense does that make to the cashier? What am I missing?
I personally would rather wait til my purchase is much higher to use it anyhow.
To blog or not to blog
So as you have probably noticed, I haven't been blogging much. I am not sure why. I would like to say that life itself has taken over. I am happy and full, but then I feel that means my blog is just a way to console myself and I hate that thought.
I have been busy. I am working out, hiking, reading, making healthy food at home, planning vacations, visiting family and friends. Life has been beyond good. I mean it is so stinking gorgeous outside and I cannot stand to be inside or not right next to an open window. My need to be out in the wilderness with nature is like a virus.
At work we have been having employee appreciation week, so we have been wearing jeans to work! Holy cow, jeans! I love jeans. They are seriously more comfy that pjs for me. It couldn't get better than being able to wear jeans to work everyday. I feel good. Things are very good at work. I feel confident and I feel like I know what I am doing. I love that I am getting used to being my wacky self. I am so weird when I am who I am. It is laughable, but I don't care. One of my favorite things to do is I easily think of songs that relate to any conversation I am having. (so stupid, but so funny to me) For example, I was talking to someone about Chinese food and fried rice and I break out in "I like fried rice and I cannot lie." Yes, I know. I got that look from my coworkers, but I can't not do it. It is so hilarious to me.
My boyfriend and I have been able to spend some good quality time together even though we live in different cities. It amazes me how easy it is to be with him. Never have I ever experienced this.
I have been hiking at least once a week and occasionally twice a week. I love to hike with other people, as I have hiked once by myself (post here), but it is so wonderful to be outside with nature. I can't believe how incredibly beautiful it is. I have been seeing lizards, birds, hearing cicadas and more. The trees, rock formations, smells and sounds are just amazing. I know I have said this, but seriously, outside is wonderful. My boyfriend and I hit an 8 mile hike the other day and I forgot my inhaler. Ugh, I feel so weak with asthma, but I worked through it and we made it all the way. Course about 1/4 from the top I decided I needed a break. I got the backpack from the man and sat down in the middle of the trail. I was so tired and sore, I just wanted to rest. I pulled out the beef jerky and breathed. My boyfriend said he was going to take pictures. Yes, whatever. I just wanna break. I sat there in the middle of the trail, taking in the warmth of the sun, feeling the breeze across my skin eating the tastiest jerky and drinking water enjoying the view for miles as we were over 10,000 feet up.
Blogging has always been something I have done. It started out as a practice to write each day, but really it didn't ever roll over into actual writing of books. But I am not sure I am ready to let it go completely. So my apologies as I don't post very often. I'll be in touch, but I would love to hear what you think.
I have been busy. I am working out, hiking, reading, making healthy food at home, planning vacations, visiting family and friends. Life has been beyond good. I mean it is so stinking gorgeous outside and I cannot stand to be inside or not right next to an open window. My need to be out in the wilderness with nature is like a virus.
At work we have been having employee appreciation week, so we have been wearing jeans to work! Holy cow, jeans! I love jeans. They are seriously more comfy that pjs for me. It couldn't get better than being able to wear jeans to work everyday. I feel good. Things are very good at work. I feel confident and I feel like I know what I am doing. I love that I am getting used to being my wacky self. I am so weird when I am who I am. It is laughable, but I don't care. One of my favorite things to do is I easily think of songs that relate to any conversation I am having. (so stupid, but so funny to me) For example, I was talking to someone about Chinese food and fried rice and I break out in "I like fried rice and I cannot lie." Yes, I know. I got that look from my coworkers, but I can't not do it. It is so hilarious to me.
My boyfriend and I have been able to spend some good quality time together even though we live in different cities. It amazes me how easy it is to be with him. Never have I ever experienced this.
I have been hiking at least once a week and occasionally twice a week. I love to hike with other people, as I have hiked once by myself (post here), but it is so wonderful to be outside with nature. I can't believe how incredibly beautiful it is. I have been seeing lizards, birds, hearing cicadas and more. The trees, rock formations, smells and sounds are just amazing. I know I have said this, but seriously, outside is wonderful. My boyfriend and I hit an 8 mile hike the other day and I forgot my inhaler. Ugh, I feel so weak with asthma, but I worked through it and we made it all the way. Course about 1/4 from the top I decided I needed a break. I got the backpack from the man and sat down in the middle of the trail. I was so tired and sore, I just wanted to rest. I pulled out the beef jerky and breathed. My boyfriend said he was going to take pictures. Yes, whatever. I just wanna break. I sat there in the middle of the trail, taking in the warmth of the sun, feeling the breeze across my skin eating the tastiest jerky and drinking water enjoying the view for miles as we were over 10,000 feet up.
Blogging has always been something I have done. It started out as a practice to write each day, but really it didn't ever roll over into actual writing of books. But I am not sure I am ready to let it go completely. So my apologies as I don't post very often. I'll be in touch, but I would love to hear what you think.
