It's Friday already?

Wow, where did the week go?

Christmas was pretty good. It was good to have some time to myself yesterday and today, even though I spent a fair amount of time driving from appointment to appointment, even in that beautiful snow today. I love people, and being around people. . . .but sometimes even I can get people overload and need some downtime.

While the snow wasn't a blast to drive in today, it sure was pretty. I snapped this pic yesterday BEFORE the snow. It's my favorite tree outside out living room. It looks magical covered in snow.

Well, we've got another long weekend ahead of us. If I'm lucky, I won't have to work much and I'll be able to enjoy some quiet time. . . . .AND some exercise!!

Merry Christmas

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

Frosty. . . .

Coffee

Coffee. . . . . .Mmmmmmm.

I shouldn't NEED any coffee today. . . . . . .I went to bed at 8:30 last night. It was freakin' awesome. I'm ready to conquer the day today. . . . .and hopefully, FINALLY catch up on things, or at least die trying.

Weekend Fun

Saturday we hit this party. . . . . only after the scavenger hunt. It took us twice as long as normal to get there and even longer to get home due to the snow, but it was worth it to play guitar hero. I am now officially hooked.

Sunday we did our morning chores and took the advice of a wise mtb girl blog reader and set out on a hike in the snow. It was so peaceful and quiet, the sun was shining (almost obnoxiously) and the wind wasn't TOO bad in the woods. All in all it was a enjoyable time, except for the fact that I'm so out of shape we had to rest a few times.

Then Sunday afternoon we headed on down to the BIG CITY for the TSO concert. Bill and I can't remember how many years in a row we've gone, but it has to be at least 8 or 9. Each year they just get better. We met some peeps there and after an almost 3 hour concert, we headed out for some dinner.

Shooter was hungry as usual.

But cute none-the-less.

Christine was her usual friendly self.

And overall we were a pretty good looking group. . . . . .at least among the riffraff that was out that night.

All-in-all, a fun weekend. Despite a somewhat gloomy Saturday morning. . . . . . .the weekend ended up being a good time w/friends.

Today

Today I totally feel like THIS GUY. I knew this "happy, chipper Christmas spirit" would come to an end at some point. I guess today (yesterday) was the day.

My rein as our "substitute administrative assistant" at work has come to an end. Our full-time expert is back, and she's cleaning up the mess I've left. I'm finally free to be myself again, to get my baking done, to finish my Christmas shopping, to get my house clean, to spend time with the people who mean the most to me. . . . . .and while that should have me feeling liberated and happy, instead it has me depressed.

I can't seem to do anything right these past few days. . . . several people are upset with me for one reason nor another, one of them being the guy who lives with me. I don't know what I did. . . . . .I don't know why people don't like me anymore. . . . .I don't know why I just want to curl into a little ball on the couch and cry. Maybe it's just the stress of Christmas finally catching up with me because I actually had time to stop and think. Maybe it's because I haven't been on my bike since 2 weeks ago when the snow storm hit.

Whatever it is. . . . .I hate it. I just need a big, warm hug, and instead I just get people telling me what I'm doing wrong, at work, at home, my family, my friends. . . . . . .even my DOGS are looking at me like I'm just not the person they want me to be.

Sometimes I really hate being a "feeling" type of person.

Wow

They got my horoscope for today TOTALLY wrong.

Regardless of how much the storm seems to be raging out of control, you will be able to handle it, dear Cancer. Have confidence in your own grounded nature. There is a reason why you take the time to address the details and plan your moves carefully. Today is one of those days when you will see the rewards of those diligent actions, especially in the areas of love, beauty, and your deepest emotions.

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Back in the swing of things. . . . . .

Finally. . . . .I'm back at the gym. After over 3 weeks off. . . .I feel like a pile of poop. I'm sure I won't be able to move tomorrow. . . . . . .

Stuck in a rut

Yeah I know, I don't update anymore. You might as well move me down on your "favorites" since I don't have anything interesting to share lately.

It's only December 5th and I'm already feeling the Christmas stress. Half un-packed decorations, half done Christmas shopping, drifts of snow across my yard, driveway and front sidewalk, Christmas cards to think about, addresses to find, business gifts to purchase, holiday calendars to mail out, December birthdays to remember. . . . . . .

And then there's the "non-Christmas" stress. A sick dog that pukes on one rug, walks in it and tracks it down the hallway rug and all over the floor. Piles of work accumulating at the office while I'm filling in for someone else. Running my full-time business and helping someone who often helps me so THEY can take a vacation. Not really knowing what I'm doing while I'm "helping" that person and fudging my way through it. Forgetting to turn the power back on at my new piece of crap foreclosure property and then having to drive over in a snow storm to do so, JUST to make sure the pipes don't freeze. Losing touch with friends because I'm "too busy". Skipping my workouts because really, who cares?

I know there's lots of good things to be thankful for. . . . . .and I am thankful despite the fact I just listed a bunch of "negatives". Sometimes you just have to be in touch with what you're feeling and let it be. I know I'm not the only one who feels these things. . . . . ..everyone has "bad" or "down" days. Sometimes it's just good to remind others that even the "positive, upbeat" people who always pick everyone ELSE up, have tough times as well.

My next entry will be more "positive" I promise. I know people don't like me to be "negative". BUT, I am what I am.