Sunday, January 31, 2010

Fairly Quiet Day

I woke up feeling a lot better than yesterday, but it wasn't long before dizziness and nausea set in again. I think the symptoms may be side effects from the antihistamine I'm taking (to reduce fluid buildup in my ear).

I got so drowsy I couldn't have kept my eyes open with toothpicks and took a 1 1/2 hour snooze. Looking up drug interactions, I think I'll try Claritin instead of Zyrtec because the latter may be interacting adversely with a medication prescribed to me for insomnia.

I purposely skipped church today, waiting until the weather and I are better.

Today's in-front-of-the-TV-project (when I was awake, at least): I unraveled a portion of my knitting, then knitted almost back to where I was to get rid of the big oopsie I made. There's still a minor boo-boo, but I think I can live with that-- I'll add a crochet edging if the mistake proves too glaring; I just can't face any more unravelling.

Besides, I'm hoping to finish the project shortly. That would be great because it's winter wear: a combination hood-scarf entitled Garter-Stitch Balaclava by Mary Jane Mucklestone. (PDF pattern available via Knitting Daily.) Mine is made of Knit Picks Swish Worsted Lawn-- a medium yellow-green 100% wool yarn that is machine-washable (will not felt). Tassels will be omitted, however; they're cheery but a little too Santa's-elfish for my taste.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Mushroom-Flavored Creamy Pasta with Ham and Rosemary

I made a pasta sauce from a cookbook I received at Christmas entitled The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight & Eating Great. (The book was my request-- no one was trying to give me a subtle hint about my weight.) ;-)

I think the recipe is indeed "perfect" for a wintry day-- hearty flavor but not too hefty on the calories.

It's basically a bechamel/veloute sauce made with half milk and half chicken broth thickened with a roux. The mushroom flavor comes from dried wild mushrooms which are reconstituted in the liquids in the microwave previously (then chopped and added to the thickened sauce). I didn't have fresh rosemary, so I heated the dried herb in the liquids too to get the most flavor out of it. In addition to the chopped ham, drained canned tomatoes give a brighter, warm flavor to the sauce, Parmesan cheese adds a luxuriously rich texture, and fresh parsley perks up the color. Served over whole-wheat angel hair pasta. Easy to make using pantry ingredients and quite tasty! I'm adding it to my repertoire.

Finally in a Better Mood This Afternoon...

I was awake until about 2 am I think. I left Will Smith in the hands of the NS-5s when I finally started to get sleepy.

Man, such crazy dreams! I remember weeping with joy upon receiving the news that North and South Korea had finally been reunited. I also remember telling someone off because in my dream the person came into my room and told me it was time to get out of bed.

Then I woke up sometime when it was still dark because I heard a loud noise. In my groggy state, I was sure there was an intruder in the house. I wasn't able to keep my eyes open to watch the bedroom doorway, and I knew that if there really was an intruder in the house, that I wasn't going to be able to get away-- I was still feeling paralyzed from being in a deep sleep phase. Fortunately, I eventually figured out that the noise had been the heater kicking on-- the unit is outside near my bedroom window-- and drifted back to sleep.

When the alarm went off at 7 am, I was understandably tired. I don't know if I turned the alarm off or what, but I didn't wake up for real until 12:15 pm. Geez, the day is gone.

It's midnight but...

I'm awake and still grouchy. I'm watching I, Robot hoping that Will Smith's casual humor and smart aleck one-liners will have a good effect on my mood.

All day long I've been restless and easily put off any "project" if I encountered the slightest obstacle. I can't even read for entertainment because my attention span is atypically short right now.

When I went to bed, I was looking forward to putting this day behind me and starting fresh, but at this rate morning may be a while in arriving.

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Friday, January 29, 2010

CRANKY-- ARGH!!!

At the moment, multiple little things are going wrong, and I am ready to snarl and bite.

WARNING: Rant forthcoming-- read at your own risk.

I'm going to have to unravel 20+ rows of knitting because I made a crucial mistake, AT&T has severely screwed up my billing (AGAIN), and I couldn't find a recipe I need in my overstuffed files-- my arms are worn out after holding half the recipes out of the way. A light bulb in my knitting room has burnt out so I get to play with the light fixture again even though I JUST DID.

So, my conclusion is that it's time for a cup of tea-- a fragrant mug of strawberry-- maybe I'll even regain my perspective and sense of humor.

In the meantime, I'm sorely tempted to tell the world to get lost (but in harsher terms and with corresponding gestures).

Glares and Fangs
 
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Today's Breakfast

Yum! A lasso-- which I've also heard referred to as a lassi. Pakistani & Indian in origin. A smoothie made (in this case) of 1/2 a mango, 1 T. orange juice concentrate, 1/2 c. plain yogurt, 2 t. sugar, 1/4 t. ginger. Modified slightly from a beverage described in 1,000 Vegetarian Recipes by Carol Gelles. (No, I'm not a vegetarian, but I don't believe meat is necessary at every meal either.) The verdict? Exotic, fresh, and lovely.


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http://www.flickr.com/photos/purplelily_5706/2420587881/

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Facebook

I resisted joining Facebook for a long time, not wanting to let it absorb what little free time I had. But all of a sudden it seemed to have reached a critical mass. I went into Kroger to do some grocery shopping, and their ads told me to follow them on Twitter and Facebook. I went to see my mom at her house, and she wanted to set up her laptop to show me pictures all of our California friends had posted of their children and grandchildren on Facebook.

I did finally sign up for Twitter because it seemed as though there might be a need for it at work. (Dear Reader had just incorporated some elements of it.)

Well, being temporarily out of a job, I decided the time had come; besides, the iPod apps for Facebook were enticing me too-- they're free.

On my first day of use, a friend assured me there would be days I'd regret my decision. He's probably right.

But today I just had a long direct message in my inbox on Facebook from someone I'd mostly lost contact with. I can't begin to say how glad it made me to hear from her. It's odd that I could miss someone so deeply without even realizing it, but I feel restored now. So, maybe Facebook is worth it.


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Resume is updated!

As it turns out, it wasn't too difficult or time-consuming. One of my Master's assignments was to post a resume online. That was about two years ago, I guess. Luckily I had a vague memory of uploading it, so when I didn't see a copy on my laptop I was able to visit and download the online version, edit it a bit to get it current, and VOILA! I'm ready to job hunt-- or at least I'll be ready tomorrow morning.

Tonight my big plan is to watch Pride & Prejudice (with Greer Garson-- I'm a fan). If I can manage, I'll cook or bake something fitting for the occasion. "No, my dear, no, not turtle soup-- you mustn't expect turtle soup until after the engagement."



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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Okay, up and running...

I did some errands including "buying" a trowel (with the Lowe's gift card that was one of my Christmas presents from my parents). I planted 15 Pink Impression tulips in about 45 minutes (which is definitely more efficient than when using a large spoon). I'm washing my muddy jeans now.


Image source:
http://www.aston-simms.com/Prod-22-1-794/Tulip__Pink_Impression.htm
I still need to repot an ivy plant and a pilea cadierei/pilea "Pan Am"/aluminum plant (as a terrarium plant?) which I just bought at Wal-Mart for indoors. My parlor palm has also outgrown its pot. I'm not repotting them inside-- way too messy-- so I'll have to wait for some more good weather; I'm through gardening for today, plus we're due for some low temperatures and snow.


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I was a SLUG yesterday...

I woke up at some ungodly hour-- 5 am something I guess. I played with my iPod a bit, but by 10am, I was a zombie-- staring into space, all thoughts seemingly suspended.

I know I'm not supposed to nap, but I did-- even knowing I might pay the price of insomnia again another night. It was either nap or spend the day as a zombie, so napping seemed the lesser of the evils.

The rest de-zombified me, but I still achieved nothing yesterday-- I didn't even get the dishes done. Ugh-- pile up. I actually kind of like doing dishes. I put on some music and sing my heart out. However, I hate when it takes 2 dishwasher loads to clear the sinks. Well, it's my own fault, so there's nothing to do but suck it up.

Amazingly, I not only slept through the next night but overslept, waking up this morning at 10am. YIKES!

I have got to END my two-day slug streak.


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I realized that even though I can't always follow a 9-5 work schedule, my body appreciates some semblance of a schedule-- regular sleep and eating hours are good things for a balanced life. I need to make the effort.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Do you ever get the feeling...

...that you're being watched?


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www.public-domain-image.com/ animals/cat/slide...

Well, I am-- by a neighbor's cats. ;-) They hop up onto my window sills outside and peer in at me.

The first time it happened I was washing dishes and listening to an audiobook. It was a mystery, and the main character was recalling the events that led up to a dead person's body falling on her. All of a sudden something black came flying at me-- at least that's how it appeared; it was just the black cat stropping itself against my window and meowing at me. You should have seen the way I leaped out of my skin!

Today it's the smoky gray cat who is circling the house to find the window closest to me. What lovable goobers! I'm NOT letting them in. ;-)

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Went to doctor yesterday...

She did give me a migraine-abortive to try when needed-- Midrin. As best as I can tell, it's a combo of Tylenol, a blood vessel constrictor, and some sort of muscle relaxant. Sounds pretty mild, but maybe it will help.

More significantly, she said I have allergies. This is news to me. I had trouble with ear pain last spring and went to a clinic where the doctor prescribed short-term use of Zyrtec and Nasonex because there was some fluid buildup. But it was a bad spring, allergy-wise, for almost everyone. The doctor didn't say, and I didn't understand, that I had more than a temporary problem.

But here is an abbreviated list of problems allergies can be associated with (beyond the typical hay fever symptoms):

Decreased ability to concentrate and function
Problems remembering things
Irritability
Sleep disorders
Fatigue
Missed days at work
http://www.acaai.org/public/advice/cogn.htm

Hmm, sounds familiar.

Furthermore, my doctor says that allergies can be a migraine trigger. Lovely.

That crazy episode of dizziness I had on Thursday 1/14 may even have been due to fluid buildup in my ear. I'd been having sinus trouble but had not connected the dots. I guess I'd better start keeping the Zyrtec handy.



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Monday, January 25, 2010

Bought garden seeds!!!

Veggies: Brussels sprouts, chard, collards, lettuce (several varieties), green onions, peas, radishes, spinach, bush beans, carrots, cucumbers, zucchini, yellow squash, and butternut squash

Herbs: basil, chives, cilantro, dill, parsley (Italian & curly), thyme

Flowers: bachelor buttons, cosmos, forget-me-nots, johnny-jump-up, pansies, portulaca, and zinnias


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http://www.plantationproducts.com/amstandardpks.htm

Whenever possible, I bought the 20-cent packets sold by American Seed which helped keep the price down.

I can't express how much I love the idea of getting produce from the convenience of my own backyard!!!

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Hanging Out

After church, I headed to my parents' house to hang out with my mom and sister-in-law. We ate and talked for five hours. We haven't had an opportunity like that in a while, so it was good.

There was one part of the conversation which I thought was especially significant, but pouring out my heart online is one thing-- I want to give others their privacy.

I went to church today...

For the first time in a long while. I've missed a lot due to my health problems plus lack of commitment to a particular church plus feeling overwhelmed and burnt out with life in general. Working every Saturday hasn't helped.

There were some high points in today's service, and I was glad to have been obedient to God in going, but I have to admit that mostly I was disappointed. The choir sang a song that truly ministered to people, and although it wasn't to my musical taste, I could tell that God was there and moving. The sermon was kind of slow and had potential but came to a hasty conclusion and boiled down to salvation and nothing more. Salvation is good-- I don't mean to minimize it-- but for myself, I was looking for something deeper which I didn't really find.

One good thing I can say is that the congregation seems a little less reserved than when I was there last-- not so stiff. I attribute this primarily to the patient insistence of one particular leader who keeps gently forcing people out of their comfort zones. There also seemed to be a greater mix of ages which I think is a good thing.

In all fairness, the church is without a senior pastor right now, so they're doing the best they can, and I think love is evident there. Somehow something IS missing though-- I can't quite identify it, but I leave every service feeling frustrated by a certain emptiness, and by my inability to articulate what I sense. I hope God helps me to pinpoint it soon and to know how to handle it, because I don't like church this way.

Sometimes I'd rather be a dog.

I mean, think about it. I watch the little Jack Russell across the street. If the weather is bad, her family keeps her inside where she has 2 adults and 4 girls to follow around, investigating their doings. When the weather is nice, she's turned loose to follow smells, dig holes if she wants, and keep the neighborhood cats in line. She doesn't have concerns like health insurance or earning a living. I know all dogs don't have it that good, but you've got to admit it sounds simple. Too bad we humans live such complicated lives.


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Saturday, January 23, 2010

A Song I Like

A more polished version is available to download on iTunes, but this video will still convey the idea...


Worth It? Hmm...

Okay, it took me about an hour to get 15 Daydream tulips planted. When I examined the bulbs, I found some have just begun to break out of their papery coverings-- yikes! I figured I'd better get to it. I headed out to the back yard with a piece of leftover foam board to kneel on and my large spoon. (No trowel-- I was originally thinking about forcing some of the bulbs indoors in nice, soft potting soil-- I wouldn't need a trowel, I thought.)


Now for the digging-- eww, worms! I know they're great for the soil, but gosh, I really don't want them to touch me. Even worse, I don't want to hurt them-- those poor defenseless things. I hope I didn't cut any in half.


The package directions said to plant the bulbs 6 inches deep. I didn't have the strength to pull up clay with a large spoon to that depth, so I admit that some of my holes may only have been 4 inches deep. And kneeling for that long is strenuous!!! I got up and walked around between holes, but wow.


If all 15 bloom and I get a nice bouquet, that won't be good enough; I could buy a decent bouquet of tulips at Wal-Mart for about $10-15. I've already paid at least $5 for the bulbs and have now put in an hour of labor digging holes, and got clay-mud on my jeans (which may or may not wash out). So, those suckers better bloom this year AND next year or else. ;-)



Image source:
 http://gardenist.com/tuwh+112-4415+-qb100_.234_.fg40.htm

Actually, it was work, but it was pleasant to be outside and trying something new. Even if they don't bloom, I suppose I'll survive. I'll be disappointed though!


There's still one other problem which is that I have 2 more bags of bulbs. One bag is daffodils which I am going to force simply because I'm running out of time. The other bag is more tulips-- pink ones-- which aren't suitable for forcing. I need to get them in the ground ASAP. I can buy a trowel, that's not a problem, but I can't plant anymore today-- my knees aren't up for it. Also, it's likely to start raining again tonight, but I'm doubtful the tulips can wait much longer. Well, we'll see.

Time for a Poem...

I'm Glad the Sky is Painted Blue
I'm glad the sky is painted blue.
And the earth is painted green,
With such a lot of nice fresh air
All sandwiched in between!

A simple children's poem, but I love it. (Sorry, I didn't find an author attribution.) The poem is also fitting, because I'm about to head out to plant some bulbs in my yard. I've never planted bulbs before in all my 38.75(?) years, so this is a first. The soil in my yard seems to be largely clay, so I hope the bulbs bloom. I didn't get them planted in the fall as directed, but today the weather is about the same as this region's autumns. Hopefully that will be good enough.

Ahhh, at Last...

...a good night's sleep! I could have slept for hours more, but I'm not supposed to; if I do, my doctor assures me I won't be able to sleep when night comes again. I don't like it, but I've seen that he's right. So, I'll be a good girl and obey. ;-)

Incidentally, that book Restful Insomnia is great-- I can really relate to the author's experiences. I don't know how the book came to the library's attention, but I'm grateful it's part of the collection. Which reminds me, I need to renew it today!


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Friday, January 22, 2010

Viewed Lots of New Movies Lately...

First, Star Trek-- I'm definitely adding this one to my collection. The plot doesn't seem entirely logical, but it's a fun movie for fans of the series (which I am). Casting is good with most characters staying true to the "original" movies. Traditions are largely upheld.

Second, The Blind Side-- I went to see this one with my mom tonight, her pick. I was afraid it was going to be just another schmaltzy sports movie, but it was great-- way better than I expected. Makes me curious about the book too. Sandra Bullock does a convincing Southern accent (only a few minor slips where the vowels weren't quite right). The boy who plays S.J. (Jae Head) is going to be a force to reckon with-- he's one energetic kid!

Two movies to add to my Amazon wishlist!

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Written Note


The attached note was written using Dan Bricklin's Note Taker App on
my iPod touch.

P.S.-- Sometimes I'm So Proud of People

I wanted to say how supportive my coworkers were when I was fired yesterday. One volunteered to be a reference for me and wondered whether our boss would reconsider. Another called me yesterday evening just to express their sorrow, willingness to help, etc. Their kindness was strengthening for sure.

I already knew my family would stand with me, but being able to talk with them has been a great comfort.

It makes me glad to be associated with such fine human beings who know how to care for others.

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A Beginning

I got an early start, waking up ready to tackle the day, but I didn't get too far-- life's like that.

I made some calls & did some errands-- a stop at the bank, my parents' house, returned some unwanted purchases, grocery shopping-- but then ran out of steam; the insomnia is catching up with me in the daylight hours.

I did start applying for unemployment benefits last night, but there was a computer error, so I'll resume my efforts & try to get that finished today.

Other than that, my "big" plan is to watch the new Star Trek DVD which I had borrowed from the library yesterday before getting fired. It's due back tomorrow, and I've heard positive feedback about the movie.



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1:30AM and All Is NOT Well...

...because I'm still awake. I've got a book from the library called Restful Insomnia: How to Get the Benefits of Sleep Even When You Can't which I would love to read. Unfortunately my eyes are too swollen (from crying) and too tired (from insomnia) to read-- too bad it's not an audiobook.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

One Heck of a Reversal

I got about 5 hours sleep last night but got to work anyway, albeit 15 minutes late. When I checked my mailbox, there was a message to see the boss.

Today my employment was terminated. I was fired. Even now, I'm stunned. I knew it was a possibility-- we've had talks before with little resolution. Still, I didn't expect to spend this day cleaning out my desk and saying goodbye to my coworkers.

I wept at home on my lunch break, got teary with each goodbye, and cried all the way home. It's a sad way for almost 7 years to end.

There's a part of me that's angry because I do darned good work and should not have been fired over things that aren't under my control.

There's a part of me that's relieved that the matter is finally settled.

There's a part of me that's scared. The economy stinks, jobs are particularly hard to come by in this area of the U.S., and I've just had the audacity to buy a house. There's the question of paying the mortgage. I've got money for a while, but how long?

There's a part of me that's a little excited because maybe this seemingly ugly situation will be the door into something better. But what? Will I keep doing library work? Will I end up as a cashier at Wal-Mart? Will I have to commute, or will I get to work from home? I feel so clueless about where to begin too-- it's been a long time since I was at a crossroads like this.

Then it's back to fear because how will interviews go? Employers will surely wonder why I left my last job. What do I say? What should be left unsaid? What about references? It's overwhelming.

Finally, there's a small part of me that's pleased about the timing. I mean, it's lousy that it happened, but even if I can't make a living, I can use the time to unpack and settle into my house. ;-) Now if only I get to stay here.

And as floored as I am, God's not even a little surprised. I can also see that He has been preparing me for what was coming. Through scripture verses and prayer, book titles, Ree Drummond's biography on her blog, JJ Heller's song Your Hands, etc. I am as ready for this unexpected happening as a person can be. Now I just need guidance so I can stay on the path He has prepared for me, whatever it is.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

So NOT sleeping...

Took prescription sleep med at 8:30pm, got in bed at 10:30 (a smidge late but I've been running slow the whole day), BUT wide awake with hunger gnawing so got up at 11pm and ate a teeny bowl of cereal & milk, then made some labels for high kitchen shelves (so I can remember what's out of sight).

Now my eyes are gritty and my thinking slow, but I can tell I'm not sleep-capable yet. Man, oh man!


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Where did today go???

I cleared clutter from a couple of kitchen counters (there's a tongue twister!), spruced up the appearance of the dining room china cabinet, and finally put a picture in a frame I've had for ages.

Then I got distracted from today's agenda-- I transferred photos from my laptop to my iPod and played with a couple of photo programs for a long timeless time.

I came back to my senses only when I was starving. I cooked an emergency dinner (microwaved cheesy grits followed by roasted bell peppers).


Image source:
www.cookthink.com/ images/Article/171/171_.jpg

What I need to do now is get back to my plan to make a "hole" among the boxes piled in the living room so that my mother and brother can deliver a recliner to my house tomorrow while I'm at work. (My mom is giving the chair to me since she's remodeling the room it was in. Lucky me!)

The bad part is that now I'm pooped, but I've left the important work undone. :-[

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Monday, January 18, 2010

Watching Airport '77

Oh my gosh. I know this is naive (and rude), but imagine my distress at finding that Olivia de Haviland didn't remain eternally young!!! She's downright OLD in this movie (actually only in her early 60's and still attractive), but compared to Captain Blood or The Charge of the Light Brigade or Gone with the Wind-- YIKES!!! I wouldn't have recognized her if I hadn't been looking for her.

And then there's the young Christopher Lee. This is the first time I've seen him in any film other than The Lord of the Rings. Honestly, without the Saruman wig, I didn't recognize him right away either-- partly because I was busy trying to recall where I'd seen the actress who plays his wife. Thank goodness for IMDb. She's Lee Grant, and I recognize her from In the Heat of the Night-- a widow again!

And speaking of that movie, I recently watched Doctor Zhivago for the first time. Again, it took IMDb for me to make the connection between Rod Steiger as Komarovsky and as Gillespie alongside Sidney Poitier. Not to mention Steiger's role in Oklahoma!-- SINGING! That's pretty versatile!

I'm a recording artist (or not)!!!

I used my iPod's included Voice Memos app to record about 8 seconds of myself singing. I emailed the resulting m4a as an attachment and downloaded it to my laptop. Next up: converting the m4a into an mp3 file; I downloaded and installed suitable free software. I uploaded that result to a free PBwiki so that it would be publicly stored and accessible as a link. Then I scoured the Internet to find a player I could embed on this blog with an accompanying link to the audio I made. Voila! Now anyone in the world who actually gives a darn can hear me sing my little snippet of recorded music. Aren't I clever (or at least a creative procrastinator)? ;-) I do have some more important things to do today.


Insomnia again so...

I'm making Blackberry Cobbler for breakfast. I have justifications for consuming so much white flour and sugar. First, Mondays are my days off my diet. Second, it's a holiday (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day). Third, I couldn't let those berries go to waste, could I?

Actually, it's amazing how little variety there is to blackberry recipes-- cobbler, muffins, jam, dessert sauce, fools, smoothies (hardly smooth made with blackberries), pan sauces for pork or chicken. Other berries seem more useful for improvising.

So you see, I HAD to eat cobbler for breakfast. ;-)


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Sunday, January 17, 2010

Today's Chief Accomplishments

How many librarians does it take to change a light bulb? Just one BUT she has to get a stepstool, empty out dead ladybugs, and drop light fixture parts, so it's kind of complicated. ;-) In any case, I now have 60 more watts in my knitting room. (P.S.- Personal bias: ladybugs are NOT cute whether dead or alive.)


Image source (edited): 
www.howardedin.com/ articles/ladybugs/lb6176.jpg

I did two loads of dishes (yesterday's and today's), having cooked a so-so bean & pasta soup for dinner with 2 servings leftover for the next few days.

Tonight's entertainment = a screening of Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. Rather crude but also funny with a sweet ending. Enjoyed it but won't be buying it for my movie collection.

Blog Rationale

I intend to use this blog as a public journal, mostly so I can explore the iPhone app and other technology. I do not expect this to be of interest to other people.

I'm feeling a bit behind when it comes to technology so this is an opportunity for me to play and learn.

I'm watching the last disc of The Return of the King and trying to wrap my head around what I need to do today-- it's nearing noon, and I've not accomplished anything of significance.

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