~ Calm. Cool. Collected. ~

    

Today was a good day.  I was a bit disappointed that Steve and I couldn't get together, but what can you do?  He and I will do something at some point, I am not worried.  It was absolutely beautiful out today.  It got pretty warm, and the sun was out a good portion of the day.  I was hoping I could get a few good sunset shots down at the lake but that didn't happen.  After dinner I did take a ride but the closer I got the more clouds there were.  I was thrilled that I wore my winter jacket.  As you may be able to tell there is still lots of ice on the lake, and the wind blowing in off it was cold!!  It wasn't long and my hands were like ice.  I got a few sky shots, and then I happened to notice ducks in the water.  :::shiver:::  Spring or not that water is cold!!!  They were pretty far away but I was able to zoom in and get a couple shots.  See how cold the water is?  Their 'hair' is standing on end.  I waited a bit to get some different shots but the clouds decided it was time for me to go.  Thought I'd share a couple. 

 

On the drive home I decided I had my sweet tooth back and I was going to splurge a bit.  So I took a little detour and stopped at the corner Ice Cream stand.  I couldn't believe the people there.  It was nice to see actually, but I must have looked like a fool.  Here you have shorts, T-shirts, skirts, little sweaters, and here comes me with my winter coat.  No funny looks, but damn I was way over dressed for ice cream.  Not just your normal ice cream either.  My sister was home so I decided to treat her too.  I got two banana splits!  OMG they tasted great!!  My hands are still a bit cold, but well worth it.

My hips can complain later.

 

Only a couple of graphics tonight.  Yes, even a water one.  LOL  I was playing and the more I did the more I liked.  Maybe it's me.........  I love the water and any type of boat just makes me feel so relaxed.  Since I'm feeling calm cool and collected I thought it was appropriate.  I've seen variations of 'spring' around.  I tried to change it enough so it didn't look like I everyone else's.  Not sure if I succeeded, but I gave it a shot. 

 

I have a few alerts to get to, then it's off to bed.  Yes Bill, an early night.  Well, I say that now but who knows what will happen.  Thank you all for the wonderful wishes.  I got several cards in the mail, e-cards, and comments.  I so appreciate the wishes and good thoughts.  Maybe I'll just sleep through tomorrow.  LOL

 

I hope a good Monday follows a wonderful Sunday.

 

Hugs

~d

 

                  

 

     

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~ Good Mooooooooooornin ~

           

Sooooooooo did everyone wake up happy?  Thought I'd ask... I use to ask my son that all the time when he was little.  Yeah, I still ask him that occasionally if I know he had a rough go at it before he went to bed.  That always gets a smile out of him.  A quirky little dimple filled smile.  You know, the one Mom's love.  I woke up pretty early, and I guess somewhat happy.  The rain has stopped :)  It's still pretty cloudy out there and looks a bit gloomy, but I see the temperature is rising slowly.. so it's all good.

I slept like a baby last night.  I was going to do an entry but my body disagreed.  It was screaming to go to bed.  My eyelids were like 50 pound bags of sand.  So I just shut things down and off to dreamland I went.

 

           

 

Yesterday was actually good.  It did rain all day, but will admit it did some major cleaning of the roads, the sludge of winter seems to be gone.  Now if the sun would come out and dry up all the rain... the itsy bitsy.....  Ohhhhhhhh meant dry up the mud pit in my front yard :)  I did get my laundry done.  Felt like I did a gazillion loads, but it is washed, dried, folded, and put away.  STOP THE PRESSES!!!  Did all the bedding too and let me tell you, it made it so easy to crawl in bed last night.  While I was putting the fitted sheet on the bed I couldn't help but put my face into the sheets.  Even with my stuffy head I could smell the freshness.  Damn I wanted to just lay there!  Too much to do and so little time.  I did some major purging.  No not my breakfast or lunch.. but the crap in my room.  Rainy Day Chores... and I made some headway.

 

Had a big breakfast this morning.  Eggs, home fries, and sausage.  It was out of this world!  I don't eat breakfast normally so it was a nice treat to go with the java.  Just one thing.  I'm nice and full and now I want a nap.   Plans for the day changed.  Steve will be working this evening so no dinner date :(  He wasn't feeling well at work on Friday so he switched with someone and left early.. only to make it up this evening.  He called yesterday and it sounds like he has the same thing as I do.  Only thing, he lost his voice.  Can you imagine if I lost my voice?  OMG!!!  You would all suffer as I'd have to write even more BS here to make up for it.  ::grin::  Sooooo I will be looking for something to do later.........

I see the clouds are breaking up and a little blue is peeking through.. 'cmon sun........ come out and play!

 

Enjoy your Sunday

 

Hugs

~d

 

            

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~ Morning ~

                        

Not sure if I want to call it a good one.... it's raining out... dark and gloomy.  Only bright thing is the fact that the grass is starting to look green instead of 'icky' winter brown.  The sludge and grime that was left by all the snow and plows is being washed off the streets.  Dare I even think that spring is here?  When I see buds on the trees I will be happy.  I did hear on the news that things may be delayed there.  The trees had major trauma back in October when we had that major storm and they will be trying to 'heal' themselves a bit.  I know I mentioned how our landscape was changed forever with all the downed trees.  They've long since been picked up and carried off.  Now you just see trees reaching to the sky with blunt ends.  So many are missing the top branches.  I can't even imagine what they will look like with leaves.  Odd, no doubt.  I just hope the many still in question will come back and thrive.

 

                    

 

I won't get into all the details, but can I just say the DMV (department of motor vehicles) is absolutely absurd.  My son went near the end of February to take care of a few things and was told he had to wait until his 21st birthday.  So on that day he goes back and as they are looking through their system they tell him, oh our mistake you have to wait until the 17th, five days away.  He's not happy but doesn't argue.  On Saturday he gets up early and goes to a different branch (the first one was closed on that day)  He gets in line and waits and waits.  When he gets to the counter he is greeted by the clerk who promptly tells him, oh no you have to wait until April 27th.  Well, he snaps.  He loses his cool.  She goes to get help as she tells him she is new.  Two workers attempt to whisper but he hears them discussing that they don't understand and just tell him he has to come back.  He is not a happy camper and I have no doubt he caused a bit of a scene.  This is the third time he has gone and stood in line for hours only to be told a date further out.  They don't want to give him his paperwork back and he drops a few f bombs.  I know this because he told me after the fact.  I calm him down and let him know he needs to kiss ass.  The workers at the DMV answer to no one.  They hold all the cards and can make his life miserable if they want.  No questions asked, no recourse.  I tell him to go back to DMV #1 on Monday, get they same girl and charm her to death like he is so capable of doing.  He doesn't like the idea one bit, but after a bit of coaxing on my end he agrees.  So last Monday he goes back and the girl is not there.  He leaves and goes on Tuesday.  He gets her and explains the situation, how many times dates have been changed.  I know he gave her that cute smile with dimples as he asked for help and low and behold she gives it to him.  She finds errors in the system and adjusts them for him.  She proceeds to tell him the system needs to update and he has to come back on Thursday.  He's not thrilled with that but happy she was able to help him.  He says he will see her on Thursday as he gathers his things and she lets him know she won't be there until Friday.  'Friday it is' he tells her.  So yesterday he went back to the DMV for the sixth time.  YEAH!  All is taken care of.  I have such a problem with this.  Why is it ok for these folks to mess with the rest of us?  Why is it they have no chain of command that keeps things in check?  How is it these people can make error after error and no one cares?  We, the public just have to live with it and do as they say.  GRRRRRRRRRRR  You see it over and over again and no one is held accountable!!

 

Today is laundry day... oh the joy.  I love the smell of clean clothes as I fold them, but I hate doing it.

It's only my things these days so you'd think I'd be ok, but I still hate it.  I generally put it off and then when it comes time to do it I have mounds and mounds.  I didn't know I had that many clothes!  ::scratching head:: so why is it when I look for something to wear it takes forever to find just the right thing.  Ohhhhhh maybe because it's in the hamper waiting to be washed.  DUH!!!! 

 

Technology is a wonderful thing, unless you're dealing with the DMV!  I was doing bills earlier and guess what?  My taxes have been deposited into my account.  Steve's are there too!  YEAH!  Things happened just as they said they would, actually a day earlier then they said.   Ummm... and yeap I'm still planning on shopping for more clothes ........ yeap to wash.  LOL  I think Steve and I will be spending some time together tomorrow.  Dinner out for my birthday is his plan I think.  He is working 3-11 and I work until 4:30 so celebrating on Monday will be impossible.  Two days of celebration?  Ohhh the joy of being reminded twice.....  being old is not something to celebrate.  I'd say I don't feel 46 but that would be a lie today... I feel old and tired.  I know it's the combination of not feeling the greatest and all the emotions, but still...... it sucks!!  

 

I uploaded the graphics for this entry when I noticed I messed up on one.  Ok, maybe on more then one, but one is glaring.  LOL  Can you find it?  My sister says it's me and I'd be the only one to see it, but I don't think so........ it jumps out at me and if you look I'm sure it will jump at you too.  Ohhhhhhhh well, I'm not doing it again so you get it as is.  Maybe I will tell you in a later entry..... :::evil grin:::

 

I hear dirty clothes screaming...........  have a great Saturday....

 

Hugs

~d

 

             

Tags: graphics, psp graphics, psp snags

~ Friday Night ~

             

Yes, I know it's technically Saturday morning.  And, yes I am still up, but all is good, I had a little rest earlier.  :::throwing arms up in the air:::  Ok, ok, I admit it, I admit I fell asleep for bit.  My head is still feeling a bit stuffed up and when I got home from work the house was empty.  It was quiet and peaceful.  I wasn't really hungry so I took some cold medicine and relaxed on the couch.  I had a book in hand, but before I knew it, I was laying on the couch and my eyes were crossing as I tried to read.  After reading one small paragraph 3 times trying to comprehend it, I thought I'd close my eyes for a second to refocus.  Refocus I did.  The sun was hot, I could hear the ocean as at slapped on the sand beneath my feet.  Children off building sand castles, young lovers playing in the surf.  My hair blowing in the breeze with the fresh scent of salt air tickling my nose.   Then the phone rang, I sneezed, and I was back on the couch.  DAMN!!!  LOL 

 

I did get up and muddled around the house and fixed something to eat.  I watched the boys play and rolled my eyes as their arch rival was coming at them hard and fast.  With the score 4-1 in their favor I watched as they let down their guard down just a bit.  Opened a window so to speak.  Something you don't do with 'my boys' because they don't give up.  The 4th goal against us was a fluky one.  The puck bounced off the officials leg and went right to the opposing team, wham!  Goal!  Ryan was PO'ed.  Rarely do I see him lose his cool but you could tell he was angry.  It was then the rest of the team decided to play and help him out.  An exciting 3rd period, if you're a Sabres fan.  They came back and won the game 5-4. 

 

The week was full of emotions and lots plans being made and finalized.  I haven't been by to see my sister as I am notreal sure if this is a cold, allergies, or what.  I do not want to give her anything if I'm 'catchy.'  I did talk to her today and she sounded great.  Feeling much better after her first round.  Took a couple of days to bounce back but she did get out today.  It was fairly warm here and the sun was shining.  Fresh air was a good thing.  Thank you so much for the continued prayers and good thoughts.  Once you choose hope anything is possible.

 

Sharing a few graphics that I had done.  I did post a new request tag too.  The other day I did a few with the 'new' effect.  I liked the way it looked and played with different pictures and different animation.  It's no different then doing water animation over and over.  :)~  I'll move on don't worry.  If you'd like your name on the 'spring cabin' just click on the graphic.  The rest are as is. 

 

 

         

I'm starting to yawn here so it's that time....... good thing for you that I'm not going to continue to babble.  Wishing you all a great Saturday!

 

Hugs

~d

 

                      

 

                       

 

              

 

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~ Lost ~

                      

Good Morning!!  I've been up since a little after 5.  OUCH!!  I woke to sneezing and coughing.  Surely sleeping so much yesterday helped in the early wake up call.  I just hope I'm not dragging my butt at 2 this afternoon.  Aaaahhh... but Jan you know I can nap if I need to, eh?  LOL what a visual... dragging butt.  I wish there was some magic pixie dust to make my head feel better.  I did the 'lost pixie dust' fairy the other day and thought today would be a good day to use her.  I need that dust!!!

 

I was looking through my file manager yesterday and found my very first animated butterfly.  I have to say I was impressed with myself.  LMAO!!  I remember how excited I was when I got it to flap it's wings instead of appearing to jump.  Yes, it's way back in the archives someplace, you can tell how old it is by the old sig line.  OMG!  I remember writing it like that.  It's already 54 degrees here today and thought it wouldn't hurt to use it again.  It brightens things up don't you think?  A sign of spring and things to come.  I will be so excited to see some flowers bloom.

 

As I write this I'm actually thinking maybe I will dress up a bit for work.  We have a very casual business dress code, yet I'm thinking maybe a skirt will make me feel a bit better.  It's warm enough to get away with it today.  ::scratching head:: do I have the energy and umph to bother.........  we'll see what happens when I get moving........ speaking of...... maybe I should.

 

Hope everyone has a great day!!

 

Hugs

~d

 

                            

~ 1,000 Pounds ~

               

I got up this morning for work and my face hurt.  Yeah, yeah, I know it was killing you.  Seriously, I felt like I could pack my lunch in the bags under my eyes.  My lower lashes even felt funny.  My top lashes regularly touch my skin because of the length, but rarely do my bottom.  I looked in the mirror and it was horrible.  It looked like I was punched, without much bruising.  I slowly made my way around the house and started to get ready for work.  I took some sinus medicine and jumped in the shower.  The heat and steam helped a great deal and loosened things up.  At the risk of being gross I will tell you it is not an infection.  All is coming out clear and not green.  It did come out though.  I went to work.  On my way in I could instantly feel myself filling up and I swore my eyeballs were going to come flying out of my head.  The pain along my brow line and cheek bones was horrible.  I had actually thought about turning around and going home.  I was almost there so I just went in.  We had a department meeting this morning and I really didn't want to miss it.  

 

The meeting was fine.  This and that and some basic informational tid bits, nothing more.  The longer I sat in the conference room the worse I felt.  The room is decorated horribly.  It's way too dark.  They recently painted the walls lighter, but the dark chairs, the black lacquer book shelves and cabinets along one wall, and the recessed lighting makes it hard to stay focused if you're in there any length of time.  When you don't feel well........ forget it!  When the meeting was over I went back to my desk and tied up some loose ends.  My head felt like it weighed 1000 pounds.  I felt if I blinked too long I'd fall over to the floor fast asleep.  My neck actually felt sore from trying to hold my head up.  I decided it was time to go.  When I got home I checked some mail while I had something to eat.  I took more medicine and went to bed.  I slept for several hours.  When I woke up my ears were plugged but I felt a bit better.  It didn't last long though.  As soon as I started moving my head felt as though it was going to fall off my neck/shoulders.  Literally I sat with my chin in my hand and attempted to bounce out of it.  No luck.   Nothing else really hurts or is sore.  It's all in my head... well not 'in my head'.. but in my head :)~  I don't think I have a cold, I think it's either sinuses or some type of allergies.  My little nose is as red as a tomato and almost raw.  I swear if I blow it anymore it will fall off.  Ok, now family members and those that know me will say my nose is not little but a blob on my face.  To you.... :::razberries:::  I will fight through this and hope it doesn't get any worse.  The sneezing and awful tickle in my throat will drive me mad if it doesn't stop!

 

My boys were on tonight, and while I watched/listened I made a few Easter/Spring graphics.  I will get into more later.  The game was pretty good.  We won 5-2.  It's hard to believe there are only 9 regular season games left.  Ok, so to some of you it seems like it's been going on forever.  LOL  We are the only team so far in the league to be guaranteed a spot in the playoffs, but there will be 15 others, just going to have to wait it out to see who goes.  I'm looking forward to the battles to get in and for post season to start. 

 

Well, I've bored you enough so I will stop here.  Hope everyone had a good day today.  Is it Friday yet?  

 

Hugs

~d

 

                                      

 

               

 

                       

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