Easter Egg Bust
Blarg! I am broke again…eventually this will stop happening. I think we have our system worked out, we just have to clear up the mess from the end of last month and hopefully it makes everything smoothed out and good. I also probably could have not bought the stuff for hubby’s Easter basket but I didn’t do anything for Valentine’s Day because I was so broke and it bothered me, I like having the traditions and always being able to give something for the holidays so I wanted to make sure to do something and not miss a something special again…even if it is not a lot of money put into it and a little skimpier than usual, it is still at least something.
It’s another weekend! I slept until noonish today…probably not the smartest thing but it was nice. I originally intended to get all of my cleaning done today so that tomorrow would be just relaxing with hubby since we both have the day off…I failed. I have cleaned some, dishes are done (mostly) and counters are scrubbed and I am in the process of washing the sheets and blankets. Luckily today I think I might actually remember to flip the mattress when hubby gets home, we keep meaning to do it but never manage to remember. And even though I really intended to do way more than that I got caught on Farmville in facebook and watching the mass amounts of episodes of NCIS I have recorded on the DVR, I am kind of pitiful but weekends are for relaxing.
Last night we got out a bit, they had an adult easter egg hunt at some new soccer fields down the street. It wasn’t so much of a hunt like we really thought it would be, it was pretty much a throw all of the eggs on the field and when they say go everyone runs to grab what they can. Honestly it was really disappointing, we were all crammed together but managed to be second row back, when we were released the first row pretty much grabbed everything. Hubby managed to snag one egg which had a couple of candies and a gift certificate to a place down the street for a month of some sort of martial art, I might go check it out soon and see if the certificate works for adults or just for kids. The hunt was a bummer but we ended up going to hang out with some of the friends we went with to the bar. We relaxed, hung out and played pool, it was a pretty nice night.
Home Alone…
Hubby is off to his first day of work and I have the apartment to myself for the first time since he got here. I am enjoying it, I love him and I love spending time with him but everyone needs a little time on their own. He usually gets his time because he was here before while I was at work and he stays up way later than I do. I haven’t really done a whole lot today, just kind of sat here and relaxed. I moved a couple of pieces of furniture and have been doing some laundry and doing bits and pieces of things here and there but not going too crazy. Luckily hubby did a lot of cleaning last night before he came to bed, he also started marinading some meat for dinner tonight and I smelled the marinade and I cannot wait to have dinner tonight. Hopefully he comes home happy from work and hopefully the day was generally a good one. I know he is happier now that he has a job, he is one of those that without it and without money of his own he is very unhappy and feels like he isn’t putting anything into a household; even if he were doing all of the cooking and cleaning he wouldn’t be happy. So him having a job takes away money stress as well as some extra stress and annoyance from him so it will make life easier.
Edit: Dinner was amazing!
Cleanliness is Next to Godliness.
Life is so much easier when stuff is clean. I used to be pretty messy, I had a ton of stuff and not a lot of space to keep it and cleaning was always just such a pain. I have realized the problems I had, it wasn’t clean to start and there was too much junk. Once stuff is clean it is just a matter of maintenance which isn’t nearly so bad. My apartment is way cleaner than my bedroom ever used to be. I just did a quick run through today, took me maybe an hour at the most to clean everything (that of course doesn’t count laundry time because the washer and dryer takes its own time to run). I got my kitchen done, vacuumed, cleaned up the cat box, it was just easy. I must admit I have a lot less stuff than I used to, or at least a lot more space for it so it is all less cluttered and easier to get around so that can be a problem too. I am glad I have certain things back but some of it was just a waste of space and it is kind of nice to live lighter. I was a pack rat, still am I suppose but no where near as bad now that I have realized the beauty of clean.
I got to sleep in late yesterday, it was awesome. I woke up on and off but over all I made it to 1130, the cats were totally confused about why there wasn’t more food out by 0700. I woke up occasionally and there would be a cat scratching at my door or mewing and when I actually went out my door they were sitting there staring at me. It’s not like they didn’t have any food in their dishes, there was some but they didn’t like that it wasn’t filled up, fat fuzzballs. I didn’t get to sleep so late today but that’s ok, I guess I wasn’t up late enough. The night before I was DD and went to hang out with a group of friends at a pub place, it was kind of interesting, it cleared out surprisingly early considering it was Friday night.
I finally hopefully have things settled with the cats and their boarding. I need to get one of them his shots because they need proof and the other ones records should be faxed to me tomorrow along with proof for both of them being neutered (that’s more for my apartment managers). Wednesday is going to be a pain because I have to try to round up the cat and get him in his carrier, find the vet then bring him back and rush to get ready and go to work but it will be worth it (I hope) and he will have any shots he needs for the next time I have to board him. So, finally things will be taken care of for them and that will be one less thing to worry about and hassle with. I had an offer by someone to take care of them but honestly it just seems easier to board them, more expensive, but easier. that way I don’t have to worry about them escaping (I have very tricky little cats) and I will know for sure they won’t get forgotten or be alone or anything, not to mention I won’t be hassling anyone who doesn’t already get paid for it.
I am finally getting some plans together for the holidays and after, a lot of it depends on a bunch of things but they are at least starting to form and I have back ups. It will most likely be a very expensive season (flights, boarding the cats again for longer, gifts, etc) but I am really looking forward to it. I was thinking of shortening the trip and missing our families annual dinner but in the end I have decided that I really want to go and have been looking forward to it for a while. My mom says she will for sure be in town so it will be all of us together again, maybe for the last time for a while so I definitely want as much time as possible. Not to mention I have tons of stuff I want to do in California and I don’t want to just cram it all into a really short period, I always end up missing stuff that way. I am making my lists and making the plans and talking to my mom and getting super excited, December is going to be interesting but hopefully it will turn out awesome.
Slow Cooking…
I got a crockpot, now I just have to learn how to use it. Tonight I am going to try to cook something out of the little recipe book it came with and hopefully it turns out well. I also bought the first season of Roseanne so I am going to get dinner going and just sit and watch a whole lot of TV. Sounds like a good day, hopefully it makes up for the really freaking early wake up time.
Edit: Not sure how this is going to work out tonight, we will have to see, looks like it is going to be an attempt at chicken cacciatore since that is one of the quicker things to make, hopefully it is good.
Classic…
Ah maturity, I like it when I feel like I have grown.
Classic movie day! I intend to do laundry (fold it anyway) and clean while watching my classic movies. I just finished Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and have now moved on to Meet Me in St. Louis. I think a lot of people miss out on Judy Garland because they only see her in Wizard of Oz. It’s a very good movie but she has other good ones out there. Anyway, it makes chores a lot easier when you can distract yourself while doing them. You don’t deal with just the stupid tedious bits because you have something to entertain your mind. I also think I need to go shopping, though that may wait a bit.
I woke up too early. 830 is not sleeping in, but it is better than the 630 I started with. I guess it gives me more time to do stuff but with any luck I will be able to take a nap. The weekend is already almost over and that is just sad, luckily I have a short week because I get to take Friday off as a belated birthday thing. I am still not looking forward to PT tomorrow but then again I am never looking forward to PT. Stupid running…
Curl Up With A Good Book…
So I was supposed to do stuff today but I haven’t. I finally started on laundry, and I did cook but I mainly sat and read and I have to say it was so nice! I started and finished a book. I actually got to sit in peace with no distractions, no one angry at me or wanting me to do things. I got some texts from someone I didn’t really want to talk to but it didn’t last long so overall it was just pleasant to sit on my couch open my blinds a little and relax. I am starting on the chores now, will go shopping in a bit and will get on with cleaning as well but hopefully that won’t take long and I can start on my other book, this is how I wanted things to be.
I made spaghetti for food and I have an insane amount of sauce, so if anyone wants spaghetti come on over! I am working my way through it and then I will make that chicken again next. It is kind of weird to me to actually plan out my meals and actually cook and cook as often as I do. It is nice not to eat a ton of junk and quick food, I mean, being able to eat immediately is always nice but I like knowing that I can actually make good food. I can’t wait until I am cooking for other people who actually like my food and want to sit and eat it with me. By the way, I am still open for new recipes if anyone has any suggestions.
Nothing much…
I have sat and done nothing today and I am kind of happy about that. Sure I am kind of bored but I am also not really stressed and that is the key. I was really hoping my books would be delivered today, they were supposed to be, unfortunately, however, it is looking like that will not be happening. Bummer but I guess there really isn’t anything I can do about it. I need to do a couple things tomorrow but still not a lot. Grocery shopping, maybe some cooking, pick up someone from the airport, just basic easy stuff, enough to make it a little better than just sitting around but not too much. Still have to figure out what I will be cooking. I think I am going to make the lemon chicken again because I am totally craving it but I am not sure what else.
