Lazy Weekends full of Work

Ever have a weekend where you KNOW you should be working on something. You HAVE things that NEED to be done. You know all of this, you understand it, you may even have had a minor freak out over this, but you just can not force yourself to do it. That's been my weekend. I have done some things that need to be done. I did a bit of research for my paper, and a little bit of reading. Too bad I haven't done EVERYTHING I should have done. Now, to convince myself to do it!

Even when things look like they are not happening the way they should, you get little bits of happy information. I just received an e-mail that told me I have passed the first step of the RA/CA application process. Now I move on to group discussions and interviews. I'm excited for this. I'm trying NOT to get my hopes up though in case I don't get the position. So, good things come in at all times!

Now, I've been addicted with the Hallmark channel today (Romance movies!), but I really should get some work done. What do you think? Also, I told you to KEEP the snow mom. I didn't want it, but yet, here it is. THANKS!

Sunshine and Saturday

After several days of overcast skies, lack of sleep, and a bad case of the doldrums, I woke Saturday to sunshine through my curtains, and I felt wonderful! Tired of being in the house and watching TV all the time I "kidnapped" dad for an afternoon out-just the 2 of us! We went to Oconto and had lunch at Crivello's (still as good as ever). After lunch we went to the pharmacy where we looked at ... hold your hat, dad looked too ... at nick-knacks! We are beginning to look for new things for our curio cabinet. No purchases though-poor selection. Apparently according to their choices cows, roosters, and indians are the big thing now. They had some great black bears, but dad says he wants to keep them special for Christmas only. Anyway, we then took a ride along the bay up into Peshtigo and back to the Falls. The sun was bright and felt great on our faces and shoulders as we rode. Dad and I talked a lot during our time out. He agreed to start taking walks with me everyday and to do my Richard Simmions with me in the morning (this I can't wait to see)! We also talked about activities we could do and places to go so we are not home all the time! He admitted to getting very stir-crazy too! All-in-all it was a very nice afternoon! I bought myself a new jigsaw puzzle to keep me busy too. It is a marina scene. about 500 pieces. Not too bad.
Last night Jessie and Brad came in. We had them pick up a couple of pizzas for supper for everyone. It was nice. Jessie and I talked a bit about the ideas they have for their wedding so far. They have a lot figured out already, now we have to get things into motion...like reserving the venue. I think I should let her tell you all her plans though... a good topic for sister chat. They also brought their x-box withthem so we could watch net-flix. We watched a comedian (I cant remeber his name) but he is one of the blue collar tri. It was his stand-up act on aging. It was hysterical. He did a bit about empty-nesting and bored wives that included jokes related to taking walks and holding hands. Particularly funny since i had asked dad just that morning to start taking walks with me and his first response had been "you just want an excuse to hold my hand". Too funny for me. The evening ended unfortunately with dad getting a stomach ache and heading to bed, but otherwise a great day!

Thursday Night With the Roommate

Want to know about a fun night? This one! I spent it with you roommate. First I made some WONDERFUL homemade cream cheese mashed potatoes (and chicken). Then we watched Bones (a show on FOX). After that Jess had some baking to do. See, she is going home tomorrow for girls night with her mom and friends from home, and she was asked to bring some sweet treats. Jess baked flour-less chocolate torte. It's pretty good. Has the consistency of pudding with the edges of a chewy brownie. It's not bad. Nothing I would really make, but overall something new. Then, we decided... on a whim... to attempt some creme brule. Well, let me tell you, this was QUITE the experience. Who knew that creme brule is egg whites and creme. You beat them together then bake them. We followed the directions, but they are not getting hard. We have now decided maybe they should chill some more. We put them in the fridge for the night. Guess only time will tell! Next time, maybe I'll mix the ingredients (I follow a measurements, Jess guesses!)!! Then, after we had consumed the bits of torte that didn't look pretty we decided to have some fun. We read from my 101 Things to do before your 30 book. We decided that there are a few in there we might accomplish together. Then we started asking each other questions from my "IF" book. We came up with some pretty interesting things. It's fun to learn new things about each other. Then, because we were both feeling bloated we decided it would be a good time to work out.

Now, I haven't worked out in a LONG time, so I'm a bit... rusty. I walked on the treadmill. I don't know why but I LOVE to set the incline up high (as if you are walking up steep hills). I don't really like to walk too fast (no running please... straight lines aren't my friend), so I go up instead. I walked a 30 minute mile. (I think I'm going to feel it tomorrow!) It was nice, just to be able to walk for a little while. Jess doesn't judge me, so I feel comfortable with her. Now Jess... well, she booked it on the elliptical... 3 miles in 30 minutes!!! Go Jess!

After that we came back and talked for a bit more. Now... I'm updating you. I think I'm going to finish my posting, change into pj's then go to bed. I have things to do tomorrow!

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Dis I finally figure this out? Is this where I am supposed to post?