Tuesday December 15!

Today I worked from home. I did manage to do laundry, and some cleaning too. I'm very thankful that I'm here for the next few weeks. I even took a lunch break and walked the dog for an hour. I find I can get more done here at home in 2 hours than I can in 8 at work. I even babysat my nephew for an hour tonight. It was fun, he's 4 and is getting excited for Christmas.

DD has another project on the go for school, so she's volunteering for that this evening. I also braved our local mall tonight and I'm almost done my shopping. I'll finish it tomorrow and wrap it all too. I'll be glad to be finished of everything.

BTW, the meteor I saw yesterday. It's part of a shower series that is occurring right now on the east coast. If the clouds leave you might have to chance to see one too!

I'm working from home for the next 20 days!

My morning drive was a bit on the icy side this morning. I left shortly after 6:00 am, and arrived at work by 8:00. The best part of the drive this morning? I saw a meteor fall about 2kms in front of me. It was a bright green streak across the sky, and oh so beautiful!

Work was good, got treated to lunch, had everything finished by 2:00, so I popped in to say hi to my landlady and drop her off a small gift and a hug. She had a small gift for DD and I. I was going to stay tonight as I expected to stay late, but I got the gift to leave early!

Tonight's plans included nothing more strenuous than hanging out in front of the fireplace with the dog and DD, watching a Christmas special and drinking tea ( chocolaty chai by president choice which my best friend says tastes like ganong chicken bones). I'm planning on having home-made white bread toasted with butter for supper and some fruit. Tomorrow night a family member is coming ot oick up items from my basment that have been stored for a few years. I guess I be cleaning the basement tomorrow night.

I forgot to toss the garbage out this morning, so I'll have to take it to my Dad's big barrel tomorrow.

Yeah for being able to work from home in my PJ's if I want!

Saturday's happenings.

I survived Friday night, with all the crazy teen-aged girls running around my house getting ready for Christmas formal. I'm going to try to post a photo that someone took of the inside of my house all decorated for Christmas.

Yesterday I went to an event with my daughter that she was working at. It was fun to see my former co-workers with their kids. DD and I went to the grocery store after and I some how managed to spend 78.00 on groceries, and other stuff like tea-lights and paper towel. I even managed to write down everything I had in my fridge, freezer and pantry so I had a really good idea of what I needed. Now I need to create the meal plan for the next few weeks, so I only have to buy the essentials. I'm very excited to be home to cook supper for the next 3 weeks, minus one or two meals that DD will prepare.

In the evening, i had settled in for a quiet night with DD and my sister, but life can change that. Friends popped in for a quick visit, and DD got a call from a friend in crisis. Long story, but DD and I have been down this road before with another friend. It may mean that DD loses this person from her life but in the end, DD is only 17, and sometimes parents have to step in and intervene. ( I can't say anymore that this about it). If it was DD who was going through this, I would want someone to tell me. I'd be angry at first, but I'd get over it.

Today, I plan on visiting a few friends and cleaning the basement up. I'd also like to go for a walk, but if the weather doesn't improve ( it's really cold out with the wind chill), I'll be hanging out inside.

Getting ready for Christmas

Actually my family is getting my house ready for Christmas. I'm pretty excited about it. The tree is decorated, the mantel is done, the bathroom has a new floor, and DD's bedroom is clean! I'm winding down at work, but I'll be busy at the same time ( I'll be doing lots of reading and typing).

I finished shopping for my brothers youngest today. All I had left to do is buy gift cards for the movies, a hoodie for another nephew, and something for my goddaughter and her sister. Plus something small for my parents. ( I'm thinking of a gift cerficicate for a RESTURANT). Other than that I'm done, except for food.

Shopping today

I shopped for alchol today. I bought 2 x 24 beer for under 50.00, a massive bottle of wine for my sister for 25.00 and a bottle of spiced rum for 8.00, and a bottle of premixed Bahama Mamma mix for 6.00. I bought all of this across the border in Quebec. Considering that 12 beer in NB runs around 20.00, I think I got a really good deal! My mother will pay me for the wine and 1 case of beer. The rum I'll give to my sister as an early gift so she can have it with her egg nog.

I'm happy with my purchases...

I'm also sure my friends will be happy too!

Holy Moly, its the 7th already!

Since today is the 7th, Santa will be here in 17 days! I'm so looking forward to being home from the 15th to the 4th of January. Mind you. I'll be working from home the whole time, but to be able to sit at my kitchen table and work in my jammies is heaven. I will be taking the 24th and 25th off for sure, plus the 1st. I'll most likely work New Years Eve @ my PT job, as I really don;t care about going out on New Years, plus DD will be away. Then if the majority of the girls want the day off on the 1st, I'll work then too!

I some how misplaced my Sears MC and orderd the new one on the week-end. I also ordered 2 new blinds, plus covers for the couch and chair. Total damage 500.55, which will be picked up and paid for on Thrusday. I'll transfer the money to DD's account and she'll get it for me. why may you ask, am I spending this money on this type of thing, and I'm panicking over over-spening? The couch and chair material has been destroyed ( it's just a bit over 5 years old ), and it's very depressing to look at. The blinds are for the two bedrooms at the front of the house( which faces the street) and I haven't had blinds up since July , I have a sheet covering my window which looks really trashy from the street. The house will look better and I'll feel better about the house.

The other good news is that my power bill has gone down again! I'm using about 3 KWs less a day now. I figure it the TV being off most of the time.

I'll need to pick up a few small things like yarn this week for Xmas gifts, and I plan to do some baking when I'm home for some friends. Nothing too fancy as of right now, but some treats for all ( I'm thinking of muffins or brownies for about 5 sets fo friends). Plus PJ's for DD and myself, adn I'll put some money on her winter boots this week-end.

I'm also planning to get some beverages for Christmas this week. I'll be buying beer, wine and spirts ( totalling around 100.00). As long as I have gas and food, bills are paid, life's good!

I worked this week-end and made 78.00, not too bad considering my sales were under 700.00!

Focusing on what I have right now, not just what I want!

I was chatting with one of my sister's on facebook today. She told me to start focusing on what I have now, not just want I want to have... Duh... Where's my head been lately?

So here what I can focus on right now:
I have one fantastic DD...
I have a great job...
I have a nice house...
I have a reiable vehicle...
I'm healthy....
I'm mentally sound...
I'm happy...
I have food to eat, heat in my home and I have money in the bank...

Whne I write all this down life is pretty sweet! And I'm happy with what I have right now! Thanks sista. :)