Heya folks---those of you that quietly continue to read along :)
So I've got a major confession for today: I slept in til 7 minutes til noon. I can't believe I almost slept in til noon and honestly I could have slept for another three hours easily. My throat continues to scratch, my mind continues to attempt to list the things I need to remember to do this work week and the things I need to do for my personal life and the things I need to get accomplished this weekend for grading and prepping. We're out of orange juice and Emergenc-E, but luckily I found a package of zinc drops hidden in a cupboard last night. I'm feeling muscles I didn't even know existed in my upper chest this morning from last night's new DVD and I have 90 minutes of Yoga X to get through today, which I'm way too stubborn to miss at this point regardless of how tired I'm feeling. And truthfully I only woke up at noon because the dogs bounded into the room creating a ruckus and stirring me from a dream about my parents modernizing their living environment and in which my father was to undergo major surgery again---probably not the best dream to be woken up from without being able to process the outcome!
The best thing so far about today has been the large cup of coffee I enjoyed that pushed away my headache, the waffles hub made for our brunch this morning (a weekend regular around here now), and the fact that hub and I sat and chatted for a good hour and a half this "morning." I think I've hinted that there isn't much overlapping time during the week for us to really chat and connect, so I've really come to cherish the conversations we do get to have. Especially since this morning a decent portion of what we talked about was the fact that come March we more than likely will be joined in our house by hub's buddy as our roommate---and we're trying to discuss how to make this be a successful transition and living situation for all of us.
Today's one of those days were it's already 3pm and I'm 2/3 of the way through grading my online class and I've read through my work emails to know what I have to take care of tomorrow on my "day off." And honestly, thank God for a Monday more or less at home, so I can get all these extra pieces in line before jumping into the three full work days I usually have (although I do have a meeting tomorrow evening I have to attend and an extra evening meeting another day this week). Before bed today, I still must grade the assignments for my inperson classes, complete my P90X workout, prepare the rent check for the mail tomorrow and email my landlords about said potential housemate, and hopefully venture to the grocery store to stock-up on essentials to make it through this coming crazier work week.
Luckily yesterday was a slower day of book club in the morning followed by extra time at my cousin's house (she was hosting) catching up with her, my aunt, and my uncle. I came home exhausted and attempted to take a nap before getting the energy to make it through the evening work-out. Exercise routine and shower completed, hub brought home eggs and video rentals. We ate breakfast burritos (yea for extra protein) and watched two movies, while I graded the first 1/3 of the online assignments. Both movies were pretty decent so if you're looking for two flicks, check out: 50/50 and Crazy.Stupid.Love, the latter of which was actually suggested to me by one of my vets.
I'm not sure why it's always the third and fourth weeks of my terms that appear to be the busiest, but I'm pretty sure I'll be glad when either a) there's a lull in the term b) we can arrange a relaxing weekend trip home (there's always something about the coast and being back at my parents that even though I'm still grading/working, everything just feels smoother and easier) or c) the term is over. Although there's a lot of event planning to get set-up this term so I'm not so sure that I see option A actually arriving until the end of May.
But as much as I'm totally sounding like a massive whiner (sorry folks!) there have been some really great connections and moments that have happened in the last week as well, and I continue to feel that I'm going to get everything done. I'm incredibly grateful for the great support system I do have and for the easy enjoyment one gleans from furry creatures. Even our fabulously independent and prissy Lady cat has been ambling for some extra love and cuddles lately!
Hub helped out a ton yesterday while I was gone and picked up the yard and cleaned out the chickens mock-coop---two tasks that usually fall to me on the weekends so I was thrilled he went the extra mile. I had a nice chat with one of my brothers to start the weekend and it was great to spend some quality time with two of the book club gals yesterday morning (one of whom I hadn't really seen or talked to since November and who is legitimately one of my favorite people). There are plans being discussed for me to budget to visit two my other favorites who both are living in Georgia and the idea of a long weekend trip to visit my gal who is in San Antonio---a break away, being back in the sunny south, and quality time with some of my favorite gals sounds amazing right now!
Having an extra person in our household, while potentially an extra stressor, does also add extra monthly income and someone who can keep an eye on things if hub and I need to leave town for a weekend. (Did I mention he loves our dogs?!) And let me tell you folks, for being rainy Oregon, we had two beautifully sunny days lately! Add on to all that the little regular fun moments of the days (1940s big band music playing in the kitchen, crazy critters' antics, inside jokes between hub and I, and the list could go on) and really life is pretty enjoyable overall!
If you've made it through this mindboggling ramble, then you sort of know where I'm at---feeling a lil' run down and extra tired BUT trucking on through and thankful for the positives that exist along the way. Oh yea, one more addition, Granny (while she's okay) has been having some unusual health issues lately, so for those of you that are regulars, just keep her in your thoughts.
Sending lots of love, extra energy, and positive encouragement out your way! Here's to the fullness of the week ahead of all of us.
So I've got a major confession for today: I slept in til 7 minutes til noon. I can't believe I almost slept in til noon and honestly I could have slept for another three hours easily. My throat continues to scratch, my mind continues to attempt to list the things I need to remember to do this work week and the things I need to do for my personal life and the things I need to get accomplished this weekend for grading and prepping. We're out of orange juice and Emergenc-E, but luckily I found a package of zinc drops hidden in a cupboard last night. I'm feeling muscles I didn't even know existed in my upper chest this morning from last night's new DVD and I have 90 minutes of Yoga X to get through today, which I'm way too stubborn to miss at this point regardless of how tired I'm feeling. And truthfully I only woke up at noon because the dogs bounded into the room creating a ruckus and stirring me from a dream about my parents modernizing their living environment and in which my father was to undergo major surgery again---probably not the best dream to be woken up from without being able to process the outcome!
The best thing so far about today has been the large cup of coffee I enjoyed that pushed away my headache, the waffles hub made for our brunch this morning (a weekend regular around here now), and the fact that hub and I sat and chatted for a good hour and a half this "morning." I think I've hinted that there isn't much overlapping time during the week for us to really chat and connect, so I've really come to cherish the conversations we do get to have. Especially since this morning a decent portion of what we talked about was the fact that come March we more than likely will be joined in our house by hub's buddy as our roommate---and we're trying to discuss how to make this be a successful transition and living situation for all of us.
Today's one of those days were it's already 3pm and I'm 2/3 of the way through grading my online class and I've read through my work emails to know what I have to take care of tomorrow on my "day off." And honestly, thank God for a Monday more or less at home, so I can get all these extra pieces in line before jumping into the three full work days I usually have (although I do have a meeting tomorrow evening I have to attend and an extra evening meeting another day this week). Before bed today, I still must grade the assignments for my inperson classes, complete my P90X workout, prepare the rent check for the mail tomorrow and email my landlords about said potential housemate, and hopefully venture to the grocery store to stock-up on essentials to make it through this coming crazier work week.
Luckily yesterday was a slower day of book club in the morning followed by extra time at my cousin's house (she was hosting) catching up with her, my aunt, and my uncle. I came home exhausted and attempted to take a nap before getting the energy to make it through the evening work-out. Exercise routine and shower completed, hub brought home eggs and video rentals. We ate breakfast burritos (yea for extra protein) and watched two movies, while I graded the first 1/3 of the online assignments. Both movies were pretty decent so if you're looking for two flicks, check out: 50/50 and Crazy.Stupid.Love, the latter of which was actually suggested to me by one of my vets.
I'm not sure why it's always the third and fourth weeks of my terms that appear to be the busiest, but I'm pretty sure I'll be glad when either a) there's a lull in the term b) we can arrange a relaxing weekend trip home (there's always something about the coast and being back at my parents that even though I'm still grading/working, everything just feels smoother and easier) or c) the term is over. Although there's a lot of event planning to get set-up this term so I'm not so sure that I see option A actually arriving until the end of May.
But as much as I'm totally sounding like a massive whiner (sorry folks!) there have been some really great connections and moments that have happened in the last week as well, and I continue to feel that I'm going to get everything done. I'm incredibly grateful for the great support system I do have and for the easy enjoyment one gleans from furry creatures. Even our fabulously independent and prissy Lady cat has been ambling for some extra love and cuddles lately!
Hub helped out a ton yesterday while I was gone and picked up the yard and cleaned out the chickens mock-coop---two tasks that usually fall to me on the weekends so I was thrilled he went the extra mile. I had a nice chat with one of my brothers to start the weekend and it was great to spend some quality time with two of the book club gals yesterday morning (one of whom I hadn't really seen or talked to since November and who is legitimately one of my favorite people). There are plans being discussed for me to budget to visit two my other favorites who both are living in Georgia and the idea of a long weekend trip to visit my gal who is in San Antonio---a break away, being back in the sunny south, and quality time with some of my favorite gals sounds amazing right now!
Having an extra person in our household, while potentially an extra stressor, does also add extra monthly income and someone who can keep an eye on things if hub and I need to leave town for a weekend. (Did I mention he loves our dogs?!) And let me tell you folks, for being rainy Oregon, we had two beautifully sunny days lately! Add on to all that the little regular fun moments of the days (1940s big band music playing in the kitchen, crazy critters' antics, inside jokes between hub and I, and the list could go on) and really life is pretty enjoyable overall!
If you've made it through this mindboggling ramble, then you sort of know where I'm at---feeling a lil' run down and extra tired BUT trucking on through and thankful for the positives that exist along the way. Oh yea, one more addition, Granny (while she's okay) has been having some unusual health issues lately, so for those of you that are regulars, just keep her in your thoughts.
Sending lots of love, extra energy, and positive encouragement out your way! Here's to the fullness of the week ahead of all of us.
2 comments:
yep i am also so tired- i think the long haul between jan and feb without a holiday long weekend can be tough.
Congrats on P90X week... 6? that is awesome!
EcoY--hope you are feeling better soon! Here we had a day off in January for MLK day, but's a long haul from then until Memorial Day in May! I start week 6 on Thursday---but it does seem to be going fast! :) Hope you are well!
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