Thursday, March 25, 2010

Time to CALM DOWN

I was having a FANTASTIC morning. You know, the usual routine and all, had facebook running typed out my journal, mission statement, and article response....... I was all ready to kick back relax when the phone rang. Damned phone. It was the clinic calling telling me they had no record of my mmr shot. I need an immunization record filled out for school. (mind you I've had about a zillion of these filled out over the years) I was irritated, because I just had a booster in 07. Then my theme was:



THEN after doing some research, I found out that they are missing my shots from when I was a KID. Somehow that hasn't ended up in my file. You know, that HONKING thing you take from dr to dr as you move. Now, I've been to school several times, I've had more immunization sheets filled out than I care to remember, but to PROVE it, I now have to track down my records from my pediatrician who died when I was in Jr High. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?!

My new mental stats became:


There is really nothing I can do today. Hopefully, my mom will remember the name of the group and it's still in existence. If I can't track it down, I get to get another set of shots. Um, what part of HELL NO comes to mind. Ah, well. The adrenaline is starting to subside. I just won't get my certificate until I can prove I've had the shots. Fine. I don't have to find it today. I just hate having this stuff hanging over my head....and patience isn't a virtue I've been accused of having every often. I will prevail. Really. Just totally and completely frustrated. What does this mean for the rest of the day? FIBER THERAPY and possibly a nap. That whole fight or flight response wears me out!

On the up side, I only have to bite the bullet one more time. I have my references slide left to go, and other than presenting, I am done with classwork. HELL YEAH!!!!!

The sun's out and it's beautiful....except for being quite nippy....the high today is only 40. I think I'll admire it from in here. If it does hit 50 tomorrow, I think I'm going to clean out the inside of my car. It sure could use some tlc. Once I get refreshed from my tirade, I'm off to start digging out of this mess we are currently living it. it's bugging me too. More benedryl anyone? However, I will wait, because if i irritate myself further, things I will later want will be trashed, and I wouldn't want to accidently break anything from dusting or vacuuming too hard. Right? RIGHT! YAY.

Never EVER trust a woman holding sharp pointy objects. It MAY make her look like a grandma....but it just might her last hold onto sanity. You never know!!! *evil grin*

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

TA DA!!! (RaRa spoiler)




I'm DONE!!! YIPPEE!!!! I made Debbie Bliss' Shoulder Cape for my mother out of Marble Chunky yarn. I love how it worked up. I am even happier that I am FINISHED. It's one of my few finished objects for the year. HaPpY DaNcInG all over O-town!

I've been crazy busy. The last day of class is Saturday. I have all but my references done for my power point presentation. Two more assignments were added last night. I've written my mission statement, but I'm sitting on it overnight to make sure it says exactly what I want it to say. I also need to react to an article we read in class last night. I have a rough draft of that done, but need to find a place to post it on the internet. I have one more coaching session and journal to write up. I can DO this!!!

Back on the ranch, so to speak, my house is a mess, and I need to do laundry, blah, blah, blah. It'll get done, or it won't. Too much to do and too little time. Oh yeah, and I've spent over 2 hours at the clinic for the doc and the allergist. Then there's the eye appt. tomorrow and getting the car worked on. What's even better? I'm sure I've missed a boatload. Yheeee Hawwwww! It's been in the high 50's/low 60's with SUN this week. This is the LIFE. I'm telling you, it just rocks.

Better get scooting before it gets dark and I don't get to cross off the rest of today's list items.

~LOVE IT~

Sunday, March 21, 2010

YEAH!!!!!




Oh yeah, I'm back. I went to bed by 10 last night, and slept until 8. I'm full of pissnvinegar today!!! Of course the running itunes on fast paced heavy music isn't hurting a THING. I've organized my presentation and written out what I want to say on the first few topics. I can't stop knee popping-----you know that annoying leg jump thing that drives you insane when watching someone....well, I'm that person and I"M THERE!!! I have so much pent up energy, I want to tackle everything. The problem is focusing it long enough to actually DO anything!!! I'm getting there.

As for my mom's caplet......I am binding off the main body part. Next, sew up that seam and put on the collar. Whoop whooop. She just might get this before the end of 2010!!!

Plans for the day? I need to take a walk...I'd just like it to get above freezing first. I want to get that collar started, a few more parts of the presentation filled out, watch the BRISTOL race. Nothing like it. Short track at it's finest. I LOVE LOVE LOVE short track racing. I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact that I'm SHORT! ROFL. Yeah, it's a party in my head today. I wonder if anyone is going to join me or if I'm just going to be really annoying to anyone who comes in contact with me??? TIME WILL TELL. However, based on the reaction around here, the girls are looking at me with wary expressions. There's my answer.

As if anyone cares about our food plans.......it's here anyway. We're going to grill up some pork chops and hamburgers. The pork chops need to be cooked today, but I am HUNGRY for a good grilled burger. Both do okay for leftovers, so that'll be tomorrow's dinner. Baked beans and cole slaw are on the menu as well. YUMMY!!! Guess that means I have to hit the store. I'll also pick up some corned beef if there is any left....usually it's on sale after St Patty's and I'm hungry for a ruben. YAY!!!! OMG, I need to calm down. Nah!!! This is way too much fun. When I get like this, I'd love to have a plug in so everyone could enjoy the party in my head!

I think it's time to knit a few. I just cannot handle the though of digging into functional behavior assessments QUITE yet. I can tell you that the work will be a lot better than the anticipation I'm hanging on it! Hey. Can't do it all at once, I MUST share the wealth with another time.

I LOVE MY LIFE!!!!!! Join me. It's so worth it!!!!! Live it like you love it!!!!!!

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Taking Chance



I just finished watching this movie. What a beautiful, heartfelt tribute. This is first movie in years to bring me to goosebumps.
~~~Just Watch It~~~

Isn't She Lovely?





I have been in love with this car since 1987....the longest love of my life, especially for an OBJECT!!! Yes, I know this song is about a baby girl, but come ON. A few of the guys at school were talking about cars and trucks today. They are wanting Ford F-???'s ....not me. I want a retractable hard top Mazda MX-5 Miata Damn, isn't that a beautiful car. I chose blue to post here. The black is beautiful as well. Am I getting her? Someday, some way....yes. She's a 6-speed manual work of art. The perfect car for me. It's okay if you don't agree with me. That would be boring if we all loved the same things. At any rate, after listening to car talk at school tonight, I thought I'd see just how far out of reach my car is. First of all, there is no need for an extra car right now, much less another car payment. I know, I know. Then I read that right now there is a 5.5K cashback offer going on. Are they trying to KILL me? Absolutely. Am I going to act on it, HELL NO. However, it does remind me that i can continue to dream, and remember to stash cash instead of spending it......I'll just be closer to buying the car of my dreams. Dreaming is important. I certainly hope I can figure out how to get her before too much more time passes, because there won't be a huge gap in my life for hauling more than one extra person around. STILL. A girl gets to dream. I wonder if I tried to sell off half of my yarn stash if I'd have enough for a good down payment? Maybe that's a good idea for this summer. Try to ebay the excess in the basement and sell off some of the yarn I'm not going to get around to knitting. I've said it before, but if I hold a CAR up to the light, maybe that's the motivation I need. Never mind that one of our gutters fell off a couple of weeks ago, that my floors need to be redone and the ZILLION other projects that fall under the home ownership umbrella. It doesn't hurt to dream.

So, is anyone hiring? I'll warn you, I don't come cheap, but at any price, I'm one helluva deal!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Just What the Dr. Ordered


Fresh air and sunshine. I cannot even BEGIN to tell you what these two mean to me. When the sun is out and I can get outside, my perspective totally changes for the better. What an awesome day. I went on two walks, one with each daughter alone. Talk about special times. Did anything special happen? Nope. That's why it was special. Make sense? If you have kids, it sure does. Even if you don't, I bet you can find something to draw upon for that feeling. I have a great picture of Katie (I'm in it too, but that's not so great) but it's on my phone which isn't in bluetooth range. Can you say lazy? You got it!!! Maybe in the morning I'll get around to it. Actually, hopefully in the morning I'll be motivated to do a whole lot more. GOT IT!!!! Picture now added. Life is good. I'm semi-motivated...which means I'm getting stuff done, just not with a whole lot of zeal.

I spent today feeding my soul. Talk about in dire need.....wow. I let the dust of the past few days settle and I'm starting to think clearly again. I find it so much easier to go on with my life when I can see out semi-clearly. Now, in the next 10 days, I need to do two coaching sessions, go to class twice, write three journals and whip out another presentation. Never mind that I have daughters who need rides to several different locations, and food. Yes, the house certainly needs to be cleaned, but looks much better since I picked it up. Grocery shopping...you have GOT to be kidding me. That's been one of the walk destinations. To the store to buy something for dinner. I'm glad I got laundry done Sunday. I'd be in a world of cold, if not. With all of the man's on and off again traveling, I'm not sure which schedule is more hectic...the one where he is home, or the one where he is not. Eh. Like it actually matters. I get what I get.

The grand experiment for the night is to attempt to get to sleep before midnight. Stop chuckling. I hear you out there. Yes, I heard the eye rolls as well. For those of you who can just lay down and go to sleep....you're never going to understand. For those of you who battle it.....well, you know exactly what I'm talking about.



Before I go, I have two more things rolling around upstairs in my head. I watched Revolutionary Road today. BLECH!!!! That movie was NOT targeted for me. Total waste of my time. The whole thing just irritated me, so i can't even give an intelligent reason for why I didn't like it. All I can say is that it isn't going on my rewatch list!!! I also did a few more inches on Mother's shrug/cape/stole. I'd really like to have it done before I see her next, so she can pack it away for next fall! I think I have a bit over a foot to do before I sew it together and get to work on the collar/neck portion. Oh WTH, time for an update pic. BRB. (yes, I'd much rather upload from the camera than the phone. I'm just like that) The colors aren't true (middle of the night flash hazard...and the cables don't show up, but I promise you they are there. I KNOW they are there. I PUT them there! LOL) Everyone totally needs a sanity builder, and yarn and needles are MINE. I think I must be a very tactile person. I did not realize that until just a bit ago. Speaking of which, I was so lonely last night and needed a hug (and OVERTIRED!!!) that I pulled out my woobie scarf. Rest assured, it was worth every red cent and last second put on it. OMG. I slept like a baby for the rest of the night. I should never have waited for so long. the other thing I've noticed is that one night I put my fuzzy robe over my pillow (I have NO IDEA why.....middle of the night reasoning isn't always clear) and I completely love it. The next time I'm in Rochester, I am going to have to buy some of that fabric and make a few pillowcases. Life's too short. Entirely too short to be without. It's a luxury that I cannot BEGIN to explain. Oh, the sheer plushness against my face. Holy smokes. I could literally coo when I put it against my cheek for the night. Don't deprive yourself any longer. Try something weird. Give it a shot. You never know the comfort it might bring you! Seriously!!!

Sunday, March 14, 2010

The SUN, The SUN!!!!



We had a sunny afternoon!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, you read that correctly, WE HAD A SUNNY AFTERNOON!!!! YIPPEE!!!! No shit, it's been a long, lonely winter...and it feels like it's been years since we've had warm sun. I took my first real walk of the year....to the grocery store to buy dinner, but you know. It was still a walk. Getting out was incredible. I'm still a bit amped up, and that was several hours ago. I really do prefer to be happy and will ride it as long as I can. What's weird is that I don't love yellow or orange. You'd think I would with loving the sunh. Interesting. I'll have to ponder that at some point. Wouldn't want to leave any stone unturned, you know!

I also almost finished laundry today. Talk about a long time in coming! The whites are in the washer. YaY! I always leave the smallest loads for last to reward myself with less folding. I KNOW. The rules in my head...don't try to understand, it's just the law of Shelly's universe.

Did you get the idea that I have nothing meaningful to say? You're soooooooo right. It's been heavy for so long, it's a pleasure just to cut it up and let it flow....whatever "it" is. (Shit, ZBB song title....... brb)

There, now you can join the song in my head, if you wish!!! I do live like this folks. What's scarier....I'm not alone!!! There are OTHER PEOPLE out there who have a running audiotrack...even when thinking, working, talking...whatever. The biggest problem is that I find my filter is getting weaker as I get older, and sometimes an inappropriate word will find it's way into a sentence. I replaced "eraser" with "finger" the other day. I just sat there and went "WTF?!?" It took quite awhile to figure out where finger came from....don't ask, I don't remember anymore...but have you noticed how hard it is to backtrack thoughts? Geesh! Can you imagine what I'd be like with real facts? OMG, that would be too funny.

Now, it wouldn't be selection sunday without a comment from one of the COUNTRY'S NUMBER ONE SEED's biggest fans!!!!! Naturally, our bracket contains all three teams we've lost to in the past year (thanks Jen) and as usual the announcers said, "and the Kansas Jayhawks are going to have a tough road this year" (it's only noteworthy when that is NOT said), but come the end of the week, you know what station my tv's gonna be on BABY! Oh, did you know that I didn't know that this fight song had words? I can clap it, though! And after reading those words......you can totally tell this predates (by several decades, I'm sure...) the Big 12. Ah those were the days! LOL. (yes, I will spare you Edith and Archie, tonight...I'm being very gracious!)

March Madness....let it take you away.
Shit. That reminds me that I missed out on Sock Madness....for the third year in a row. I'm making quite a habit out of this. Just as well, I'm not anywhere near in a position to get into any kind of a knitting contest. BUT STILL. Maybe next year. So, I really thought I'd be in bed by 11? What a joke! Nice thought though.

Sweet Dreams Blogiverse!

Friday, March 12, 2010

Great Question

maybe I should wait to title these things until I see what I have to say. Today's been the day of extremes. I've been sweaty hot, freezing cold (I don't EVEN want to venture what that could mean....I think I hate every possibility). I've been from flying high, next to tears and back round to a seeing red rage. I've had too much to do, and bored off my ass. Do I really expect Pamprin to fix it ALL? Yep. I sure do. It does say "Multi-Symptom Relief" What if my symptoms are just wrong? The cannot be wrong, I'm HAVING THEM. Geez. I wanna go back to the days where I get to go to my tent on the edge of town. I can walk down the street and yell "UNCLEAN"....I mean come ON. Not all progress is a good thing. Am I overreacting? ABSOLUTELY. I bet I've been out of control a time or two today. Imagine that! Okay, on the flip side, Mary had me laughing so hard tonight, I thought I was going to throw up or die from the lack of oxygen. Damn, that woman is FUNNNNNNY!!! Yes, I'd love to share, but it'd lose something in translation. I hate that. We did that twice. Good thing I can't remember the first or else I'd be all over it again.

I had a fabulously self indulgent day. I did some piddly stuff around here..... played on this here computer, listed some bottle cozies, took a nap, talked on the phone (hence the FITS of laughter) and a few other nominal things. I've found when I think I'm bored, my true problem is that I can't decide what to do next...and if I'd just decide...I wouldn't be bored anymore. DUH. What I don't get hung up on..... OMG - and the music. I'm flying with it, too. Freddy Fender to Nickelback. if you don't know who Freddy Fender is.....he's a TexMex pioneer. Great nostalgic stuff. This one had me seriously wondering if wasted days or wasted nights is worse. I'll let you know if I ever solve that debate. However, I am seriously leaning towards nights....do you have a vote? List it here. If you couldn't care less, keep that to yourself! :P.

And because I couldn't choose:


Ahhhhhhhhhh. Really, I'm never going to get over old country. Some of my best memories are riding down the road with my mom in that old red vw bug, windows down, am radio turned up......... in fact I bet that's why I still prefer a stick shift. It's just like knitting, it's all in the rhythm. OMG - I may never go to bed, I still have Kenny, Conway, and the Oak Ridge Boys to listen to....and that's if I don't remember anything else (not bloody likely!!!) Does this really have to be Daylight Savings Time Weekend. Ugh. Monday should be a national holiday.

Oh, and isn't this song just the funniest!!!! I love it!!! Listen all the way to the end. That banter is the best......


Tell you what, I can listen that guy sing "Hello Darlin'" endlessly. You know, I really should make that my ring tone. I won't. Maybe. Seriously temped. Hell, I'd sit there and call myself ALL DAY LONG!!!!!

Crap, this thing is too long already and my head is still on fire with ideas flying all around.

Okay, Last One......have a great night.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

What a crazy busy week!

I ended up leaving class sick Monday night. Never fun. But you know.....life happens. Gotta love that over sensitive sense of smell that occasionally aggravates other issues. I am disappointed on some topics I missed out on, but I would have missed them from being out of the room either way.

Tuesday, I laid low and recuperated a bit. I did some small things around the house, and did a lot of sleeping. Isn't it amazing what all sleep can fix? I LOVE IT.

Wednesday.....gee, that was yesterday??? I subbed all day and did the usual running of the girls, etc. We did hang out a bit. I love hanging out. I swear, I must have some of the best kids on the planet. They are such interesting people. It was awesome not to have to cook dinner. It's the little things, always the little things.

Today I was lucky enough to do a bit of practice coaching, and was called into work this afternoon. Good times. We've already run to the store for a school project. Too bad i won't get a picture of the final project. It's a constitution cake. It must be three layers to represent the three branches of government, and is decorated with candy, etc to represent different things in the constitution. Dee and Katie are baking the cake tonight (we ALL must get involved in the FUN projects! *wink*) and D and her partner will decorate it tomorrow in class. Maybe I'll send the camera with her!!! I'd sure like to see it.

What do you not see blogged? Housework. I've tried getting caught up with the laundry. It's getting closer. Then comes cleaning;. Maybe tomorrow. I have a bunch of stuff I need to get prepped and to the post office as well....and, and, and.....if the phone rings, it all goes out the window. Oh, I know what I did Tuesday.....I did a bunch of research for my last project. I have another inch of paperwork to sort through and make into another power point. I just may get used to those babies after all! :) It's all good.

Life is swirling around me, some good, some not so good, some confusing...and you know what? I'm happy. Why? Because I've chosen to be and I'm just riding each wave as it comes. Damn, life is good.....even if the best I can do at that moment is draw breath....I'm still in. Love it. I can't wait for spring to break around here. it's in the low 40's and raining...and has been seemingly forever. The weatherman keeps telling me I'll see the sun this weekend. i sure hope so. I love the sun. I can't wait. Of course, that'll mean yardwork...but whatever. It'll be good to feel the warm sun on my back and the wind in my hair. EVEN if it's while picking up doggie bombs!

Monday, March 8, 2010

Hellooooo Monday

Wow, this really doens't feel like it should be Monday. With class all day Saturday and working on the power point yesterday....I wanna know...where's the weekend?!?!? *POOF* Gone. Since we had the monthly 2 hour late start, I was totally correct when I figured the phone would ring this am. It happens with staff work two buildings and their schedules no longer mesh. I was privileged enough to draw the phy-ed straw. No kidding, the kids work out more if i join the circuit. So, I did weights today. I'm sure it didn't harm me any, that's for sure. Now, it's hard to be happy to hear the phone at 5:45 when I don't have to be there until 9:40...so I went back to bed. Good girl. However, I still have that dragging my body through quicksand feeling. I wonder if it has anything to do with NO SUN!!! Bah. I love sun. I love the rain, too......but I like it better in summer. Today's just overcast and gloomy. Not helpful when trying to stay awake, that's for sure.

During my down time this weekend, I worked on more bottle cozies, watched Nascar and cleaned off the dvr. Nice. It just wasn't enough. I guess I'm starving for alone down time. I may have to work some of that in tomorrow. The house needs some serious attention. In due time, it all happens. Laundry is getting spun today. Underwear is important, you know!

As for now, I'm going to have some lunch, catch a bit of tv and kick back until the mayhem of having children arrives at my front doorstep. Then it'll be the Dusek 500 trying to get all needs met before heading out the door.

Have a great day!

Sunday, March 7, 2010

What a fun little knit.


Am I aware that I have a zillion ufos already started? Do I know that my wip pile is massive? Why, yes, I do! I also know that I'm all about instant gratification and simple, relaxing knits at the moment. What you see is my current love......beer bottle cozies. Why? Necessity, of couse! :D. I don't have to spend much at the bar to have a great time. What I do not like is the warm last 2/3's of a beer that accompanies being a slow drinker. I hit up ravelry, checked out a bunch of beer cozies and modified to my favorite beer, MGD in a BOTTLE. Yes, the bottle is very important. I'm sure I like other beers, but if it's not in a long necked bottle FORGETABOUTIT!!! It's just like how coke as in coka-a-cola tastes WAY better in the little coke bottle shaped bottles. Forget the little squatty ones. They just don't do the trick. There's just something special about little cokes and long necked beer bottles. Knitting the cozies has been a fun little escape from the craziness of this week.

Class has gone well. I need to finish up the power point slides tomorrow, email my group and do a final edit. Journals are due tomorrow night as well. I want to take a few notes out of the book I used as one of my references so I can let a classmate borrow it That's quite a bit for a Sunday. I also bought biscuits, sausage patties and eggs so I can make breakfast sandwiches tomorrow morning. YUMMY! Linner is going to be parmesan crusted chicken tenders on spinach with potato skins and pizza rolls. Yep, mixing the good and the bad. Sounds like race food to me.

The next few weeks are going to continue on manically crazy, so simple quick knits will be the name of the game. I'm totally clueless how I'm going to handle dinners. D has drivers ed, K has softball practice for try outs.....and everything overlaps. I have NO CLUE how they are going to manage the day I have class and J's in Germany. I guess they will either have to walk, bum a ride or take the scat bus. None of these options will make them happy, but the best I can do is the best I can do. Life's imperfect. And so it goes.

Unfortunately, I am starting to wake up. Must be the enjoyment of the alone down time. I'm in serious need! It'll all work itself out, it always does. However, going up to bed to read isn't exactly punishment of any kind.

Have a great Sunday!

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Okay, that was fun

I just took another personality test. Those are fun to me. I love them. Here's the results if you are inclined to look at them.

My personalDNA Report



if not, don't read it :)

I had a good day....accomplishing quite a bit. I did some laundry, some cleaning, outlined my part of the presentation Monday...loaded the computer with power point so I can take it to work and work on it tomorrow, time permitting...and I made a beer bottle cozy.

Yep, it's good to be me today.

What's even better? Knowing you.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

We miss you, Donna.

Donna M. McLoone
1946 — 2010

OWATONNA — Donna M. McLoone, 63, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at her home in Owatonna.
She was born Dec. 29, 1946, in Waseca, the daughter of Charles and M. Elaine (Lynch) Brown. Donna graduated in 1964 from Sacred Heart High School in Waseca. She then attended Mankato State University for two years, left to be a Vista volunteer in New York for one year, and then returned and graduated from Mankato State in 1969 with a B.S. in social work. Later on she returned to Mankato State and received her Master’s Degree in Counseling and Student Personnel. Donna was very dedicated to her profession in social work, and showed that dedication to the students of the Owatonna Public School System for over twenty years. Donna was very social and outgoing. She found joy in laughter, music, theater, traveling, and dancing. Donna loved her family. She was a very dedicated mother, grandmother, and sister.
She is survived by her children, Meaghan McLoone of Owatonna, John McLoone of St. Paul, Danielle (and John) Theis of Owatonna, and her two grandsons Christopher and Hunter. She is also survived by her sister Colleen (and Curt) Priem of Waseca, her brothers Kevin Brown of Waseca, David “Charlie” (and Becky) Brown of Ft. Myers, Fla., and her niece and nephews.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Saturday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 6, at 11 a.m. at Michaelson Funeral Home with the Rev. John Sauer officiating. Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Waseca. Memorials are preferred to the ALC program at Owatonna Public Schools or Owatonna Hospice..

It was a sad day at work today. We found out that our social worker (up until this fall) had passed away over night. What a beautiful woman. The time, energy, attention and caring she shared was obvious on the faces of the students' faces. Even in her passing, she's still giving to these students by including them in her memorials. What a beautiful woman.

I am thankful that I was on site today. As hard as it was, it was easier to be there than elsewhere. I just pray that hearts will be able to let go, and say good-bye, knowing that she was genuine and the caring they felt can always be tapped in their hearts and their memories.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

How Random!!!

Yahoo is 12 days younger than my youngest daughter. Hummm, the things I learn by opening my home page!

I had a great night at class. i learned more tonight that I ever could out of any textbook. I also found out that the National Assoc of Psychology or some such abbreviation is having their annual conference here in Minnesota the beginning of June. My instructor is head of hospitality. Sweet. I might have to look into attending. What they are doing sounds fascinating. Oh, where do I find the time? I think I've already overbooked my summer. YIPPEE!!!!!!! Of course, I live in Minnesota for the mild summers, which totally explains why I'll be elsewhere for so much of it. AND, it's all good by me!

The mold season has descended upon me again. Hello protein and carb diet. BRAT plus protein. Yummy! LOL. Hey, it's all good. Much better than the alternative. Crazy times. Sometimes I wonder if I could just but a filter up each nostril and be done with it all. Attractive, not so much, but if it'd work, I'd be tempted! Hummm, INVENTION IDEA. If you choose to go for it, please humor me and kick me back 1% of the profits for the idea, okay? Thanks.

My group presentation has been moved to Monday. Time to crank it up. This week will now be spent going ear deep in attachment disorders. Booyah!!!! Okay, I am excited. I do like to learn new things. I cannot control what I can and cannot find, so I'm just going to dig, sift, sort and type baby!

Soon it'll be time to give it up and put it to bed. My biggest complaint about this class is how amped up I am when I get home. I could seriously pull an all nighter. My brain function is fairly low, but my enthusiasm is way HIGH. Fun times.

~Sweet Dreams~