11 things

REVERB 10: What are 11 things your life doesn’t need in 2011? How will you go about eliminating them? How will getting rid of these 11 things change your life?

1. The assisted call: When I pick up the phone to call for help, when I know very well that I can handle the situation, but a) I don't want to b) I don't have to or c) I don't care to.

2. Whining: OMG I have become a bit of a whiner this year about everything. STOP IT!

3. Not Doing: I spend way to much time (see #2) whining about not getting the things I love done like photography, scrapbooking, working out, etc bc I don't make time for them.

4. Not making time: Spending way too much time doing nothing of importance, which is okay, except when I do it all the time.

5. Over thinking: I way over think everything. JUST DO IT! (lol)

6. Not paying my bills on time: It isn't that I don't have the money, I just (ahem, see #4) don't get around to them.

7. Revisiting my swimming years: When in fact, I can make new ones should I ever work up the nerve or time to actually get back in the pool.

8. Not dropping things to do stuff: I would love to do more outside the house with people that doesn't require work. Grabbing a beer; wandering through a store; visiting home - no more excuses: GO OUT!

9. Worrying about what other people think: I hate that I spend so much time concerned with what other people think or feel when I should just do what I feel or think is right and good.

10: Trying to contain all my insides inside: I don't let people in as often as I could. Let them know who I really am, what I really feel, what I really think. I can let people feel as if they are getting to know me when in reality I have censored a bunch of stuff. Open up my doors and let my freak flag fly. STOP FILTERING.

11. Relishing in the fact that my life is finally good, really good: Celebrate that I have come so far and have so many wonderful aspects and people in my life.

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Making friends

Once again, here I am making friends.

I spoke to my landlady over a week ago about the move in check-in form. There were a few things on there of concern. One being the light is out in the garage. I come home late at night and leave early for work which means it is dark and since I live a bit in the booneys, it is PITCH DARK. She has told me they have tried to fix the light, but apparently it can't be fixed and the whole unit needs to be replaced. I said fine, replace it. Apparently my land lady didn't hear that part?? I called and she said that she has to speak to the owner who is in Israel. Fine, speak to her and get back to me. Nope, she says, that the owner may not want to fix it. FINE! I say, then we need to discuss compensation for the fact that I have to have a light on 24/7, costing me more money and it is a safety issue. She says, it's just a light. I say,fine, then fix it. And around we go.

The other issue is the drains on the house are draining on my driveway creating ice right in front of the door. Again with the safety issues. She says this is the home owners association. Fine, so I need to call them? She says she will call them. Fine, call them, but call me and tell me what/when they are doing something.

She acts all high and mighty because the fireplace people are scheduled to come out this Friday, but lady, I CALLED THEM!!

Geez!! How hard is it to get a little communication around here? I realize this is a small town, but fuck it's been a week and she has not called anyone?!?!

I am guessing my land lady and I are not going to be friends.

Wordless Wednesday - my fav thing

I have been searching for months (MONTHS PEOPLE!) for my favorite breakfast item - Quaker Peaches N Cream Oatmeal. Not one store has carried it. And believe you me, I have had more than a few people.

Then I was wandering through a new store, in my new city and as I walk by the cereal aisle, I am thinking, NOPE no, they won't have it, WHY LOOK?? But I can't not look, right?? So I look! AND THERE IT IS!!! I am so excited I squeal - just a bit - and think about taking every box they have, but then reconsidered and just bought six boxes.

OMG SIX BOXES OF MY OH SO YUMMY OATMEAL!!

Wordless Wednesday

PINT - starting to look a lot like xmas

My Saint is coming

I haven't seen Saint since I left on Saturday. He made a guest appearance during his lunch hour at work to come back to the apartment and say goodbye since I was still asleep when he left. Very sweet.

I miss him. It feels like weeks since I have seen him. It is a given since we were living together and now we live in different cities.

I didn't think I'd get to see him til Christmas, but I think I guilted him in to coming out this weekend. (whoops) But I don't really care because I really, really miss him.

I woke up this morning thinking I get to see him in tomorrow!!! So excited. I can't wait. Sadly I have to work while he is here, but he doesn't seem to mind. He has a bunch of things to do on his honey-do list. lol Poor guy.

Wordless Wednesday - Cackling Geese

I have been doing research this morning trying to figure out what the geese are outside my window on the lake. They are VERY LOUD honkers!! I actually really like it. It's just funny when it gets quiet all I can hear is constant honking. It is very distinct.



From what I can tell, they are Canadian Geese, called Cackling Geese. How very appropriate.



I noticed this morning that the lake looks different and realized that it is because half of it has frozen. These geese don't seem to mind. It also occurred to me this morning, I wonder how long they will reside here? Will they fly somewhere else for the winter because it is already winter, to me?


photo courtesy of Wikipedia


I love to watch them. I wonder though, if they are all geese as I have seen these guys run for a very long distance across the top of the water.

Wordless Wednesday

This is where I live now

I woke up this morning to find this out my window -

When my moving vehicle arrived here yesterday there were small piles of snow off to the side of some of the streets.

When we walked my parent's dogs, there was a bit of snow on the grass mixed in with the pine needles.

And yes, I know that it snows here!! Thank you to all the people who stated that every time I said I was moving here.

But I have to be honest that it was a HUGE SHOCK to wake up and see that there was snow EVERY WHERE and it was still snowing.

I honestly thought I would have a few more weeks to get acquainted with the area before I was smacked in the face with snow blizzards.

I am laughing at myself too. Mind you. BUT I AM STILL IN COMPLETE SHOCK!!!
The above picture is my new awesome townhome. I am the second one in. I am so blessed. It is the coolest little place right in front of a gorgeous pond.

Above is my little road before I turn in to my driveway.

And there I am.

And here is the current view from my desk area - after the day of snowfall.

PS: If I've learned one thing about snow dwellers, they have no thought for the lines in the road or the lines in a parking area. They drive and park with as much room as they feel their vehicle needs.