Boy, do I neglect this blog!

Lol, I really need to post here more often. The gaps between sets of postings is getting ridiculous. I am rather busy, so again, this will be short, but more to come.

Handwritten Post

Ann B.

My Latest Painting Teacher

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Originally uploaded by ketla

Here is Marlene Gremillion, whom I am taking a class from at the Arts Center.

'Nother Day, 'Nother Dollar

....spent. Shopping Day, weekly thing. Did it on my own, since Dad is busy with ball park and house painting. Still forgot the bird seed. LOL.

Gonna spend the next two days with John. Up to visit him in Conway tomorrow, then him down here with Gene the next day. Full days. Very tiring.

Legs still giving me some fits. Not THAT bad, but Mom is still fussy. Thinks I shouldn't be lifting or bending at all. I'm not a china doll, but try telling her that.

Catch you later,
Ciao.

Yeah, Yeah, I know.....

Been a week since I posted. The Christmas season is very busy. =D

A lot has gone on: another visit with John, Christmas with family, New Years plans, work, and all that usual stuff you get around to in a week. LOL.

Well, still working, so I will get back to this later today.
Ciao.

Midweek Madness!

LOL. Not really, but I hate getting so cutesy on the blog titles. I do not want to start repeating myself too much, either, so I am caught between the two.

Market is closed, and I can relax for a bit. It is so cloudy and rainy, it seems like it is already evening, instead of barely past midafternoon. *Sigh* Typical midweek slump, I guess. I am SO looking forward to Christmas. I love spending time with my family. =)

Well, enough for now. I will try to remember to post again before midnight. =D
Ciao.

Monday night...bedtime! LOL

I have to turn in very shortly, will be trying to beat the market...to the market. =D I will be rising early and trying to get the weekly shopping done before the stable period hits in the market.

Spoke to John three times today. =) He is having a bit of a rough time, but seems very strong in his faith and support systems. We will meet soon, and I am so looking forward to it. I have been looking to meet such a gentleman my whole life. I do not know what the future holds, but I feel the Lord has given me a wonderful present this year.

Well, late enough, so I'll say:
Ciao.

Sunday, New Day

One week until Christmas. Seems so close, yet so far off.

My kids were cute today. Several brought gifts from their parents, such as little food items. I was tired, late, and a bit cranky. Stayed up too late. Still, last night was fun.

Talked to my friend, John, for nearly two hours. We had such fun, it was hard to say goodbye. I suspect we will meet soon, sometime after he finishes his semester stuff. John is kind and honest, that is my impression. We will get to know each other at our own pace.

Well, tomorrow comes before you know it.
Ciao.

Saturday-conclusion to a week

Ah, the week draws to an end. The sun has set, and one of my favorite movies is on. Life is content.
I am quite pleased with my new friend. He is a go-getter, someone who finishes what he starts. I fear my persistance will exhaust and annoy him before we get a chance to meet. I must exercise control. Things will happen, how and when they are supposed to if I am patient.
Ciao.

Ah, Friday!

Only mid-morning, I know. But a lovely day. And, no work for the weekend! LOL.

Gene has a cold, and with the holidays coming up so fast, we have agreed to postpone our next eat-out until after Christmas. I told him about some OTC cold medicine that my mom used, so maybe he will be better in time for Christmas with his family.

Well, work is getting more attention-grabbing, so I will post more later.

Ciao.

Another day, another midweek. LOL.

Well, it is finally Wednesday. Be the middle of the week in just an hour or so.

Work is finally becoming more interesting. Watching the market is about like the proverbial paint drying. I am beginning to take some interest in it--what else to do? Boredom only makes the job harder.

The holidays are coming up so fast. This week, then a couple more, and it will be Christmas Eve before you know it. I am definitely looking forward to being with my extended family. I do not see them as much as I would like, sometimes.

Well, back to work.

Ciao.

The sun is on its way down....

.....and my day is starting to drift into evening. Work and shopping all morning, then tests and more shopping this afternoon.

MRIs are not so bad. I can see how people might find them confining, and I would have preferred less noise, but not bad overall. The technicians were really friendly, and let me listen to my choice of radio stations. I just took the opportunity for a nice rest.

*Sigh. I am a little tired. The day seems a litttle long, like it should be eight or nine already. I am chatting online with a nice guy. He is a bit older than me, but seems very smart and articulate. Good conversationalist, and likes computers, like me. As I have always said, time will tell what happens....in any situation.

For now,
Ciao.

A New Week

Well, another workweek dawns tomorrow. Was unusually warm today.
We finally finished holiday decorating today. Tree is up, lit, and trimmed. Wreaths are hung.
Several more working days until Christmas. For just a day or so, the pain and weakness abated. I will take whatever I can get. I am grateful for it all.
Ciao.

Well, a new week begins.

Holidays are coming up fast. Went to a party today, and ate too much (what else to do at a holiday party?).

Had a big auction of our old stuff yesterday, so I never got around to posting. Never got around to being online, for that matter. LOL.

Time to help finish holiday decorating, so:
Ciao.