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Monday, January 9, 2012

2012-01-09T23:06:00.000-08:00

Not feeling terrific today. Slow to get up - A came in and asked if I wanted to go to Brothers for breakfast/lunch. We decided we'd leave in 30 minutes. I continued to read - finished the
My Life in France book by Julia Child - very nice - what a lucky set of connections she had! Her husband was making $30,000 a year - in 1960! Lots of money to coast on for that time.

So I dressed and told A I'd start walking to Brothers - he and B were still in pj's. Right when I got to the parking lot they drove up, so it was perfect timing! Had oatmeal, fruit and English muffin and iced tea -but felt like I needed to drive back rather than walk....

Spent the rest of the day getting more achy - watched TV, read, surfed computer in bed but nothing really held my attention...

I got thirsty and hungry so had some tea and yogurt - then soon after B got dinner - I sort of suggested tuna sandwich but he thought KFC would be better. We watched some news after that.

Cindy called to tell me about her first day at class - she is starting a Masters degree program - she was excited and happy about that. I'm happy she is able to do the program - would be wonderful for her to get a job in her field and to get out of where she is.

So tomorrow there is a fabric sale in Escondido - if I feel okay will go to that - and then will start to get up to date with bookkeeping stuff.

Friday, December 23, 2011

2012-01-06T02:07:00.000-08:00

Actual

Went to mom's to meet the new student who is going to work with her this coming week, Mi. He was really nice - did a nice job with her. I asked if he could take her to beauty college next week - walk her there and he said yes. So that's a relief. Gave him some supplied to keep in car so he could replenish if needed. He needs to email his home address to me....

I tried to get mom's nails done but the shop didn't have her appointment in books so it's even more important for Mi to take her!

Ate at subway for lunch - then to store for things to make pesto - it was messy but easy to do.

Then over to Ma for pasta dinner - she and Bi made the dough but Eric and I did the pasta with the machine - what fun that was! Next month I'll propose we host a dinner too for the group - it was nice to chat.

Once home I went thru papers, need to pack for our trip....

Thursday, December 22, 2011

2011-12-22T20:05:00.000-08:00

Actual:
Well, today wasn't what I expected - but I did get somethings done. I sent out emails and made phone calls for the livingsocial and groupon deals so they are okay until later in January. I let van place know we needed it back.... Also had some deposits and wanted to take mom out too. The original plan got derailed as the hotel wanted us to deposit 50% into their BofA account. Took about 45 minutes to get the first steps set up for this. The fax machine wasn't working correctly (and still isn't) so I had to think of another way to do this. I decided to take cash to a BofA and see what could be done..... Also B got call from doctor that took some time - he will get replacement cpap deal within a few weeks so that's good for us all....

So I wrote up deposits for the two banks - then made one and picked up some cash. Then drove around to find a BofA (it wasn't where I expected - that bank was a Chase bank - oh well). So I went to BofA and they said I was too late to have a wire transfer done today - but I could just make a deposit. Then I stopped by other bank to set up new account - B came by so all forms were signed - so tired of having these various accounts for all the minimum - will be nice if this one can become the only account! Then I went to the next bank and got a phone call that the van was ready so called B & A to get that picked up. Since I was already there B had A drive him there and he drove the car home and I drove the van home.

Once home we had leftovers (lima bean stew and pork quesadilla) and I checked emails. Got the news that the livingsocial and groupon deal could be January. Made appointment with fillin student to work with mom.

I will try tomorrow to work in the bedroom - morning might be a good time for me to do that - B is needing to take naps right when I'm thinking I would work in the bedroom.... I should have just switched rooms but guess I had other things to do too....

Plan:

(Some of these things I know I can't do on weekends, but I'm just copying the whole list so I'm less likely to forget something I need to do!)

Noon - meet student at VLM
Send notes to VLM, Boone,
Post Office

This week it's the bedroom. I also want to clean the inside of the refrigerator and the underneath cabinets.

Schedule time for house cleaners to come - I emailed - they emailed back - can do later in Jan.

Set up spray on tan appt - Can do later in Jan
Make appointment for my mammogram.

Make new appointment for mom for lab work.

Make appointment for mom for doctor.

~~Call Drew Ford to find about about the van.~~

~~Email SDSU to find out about the student. done~~

Laundry.

Mail books to Da and Ma - will do after I finish the My Life in France Book.
Call Ka, ~~Call He~~
Email El and Ma (I can't remember who Ma is!) and Jo

~~Sent cards to Shum and Naugh~~
I would like B or A to get rid of the stuff in the living room that is for donation, and to donate the tires and bikes too.

Need to report the found bike.

Need to schedule time to do:

Need to have my computer set up so I can scan, print, and get into QG and SDCUE site.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts

Page with board photos - ~~Ask Sc Mo about membership again - emailed again and Ho Ca~~
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order

Schedule debriefing meeting with committee.
Call Cy about things.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

2011-12-21T23:50:00.000-08:00

Actual:

Met Ch for lunch at 4.0 Deli - so nice to see him again. Got a little caught up. He thought he had job, but two days after he graduated they told him he didn't. So now trying to figure out what to do - is considering MBA at SDSU.

Met Vi to get the originals for 2010 taxes, to be sure the QB file is the same as his copy, and to get form needed to send in for taxes.

Went to post office to mail the tax forms, and to send a few sympathy cards. Need to buy one more - sad how many deaths there have been this month.

Stopped by to see mom. She was well. Left a few supplies. Tomorrow will take her to beauty college for nails and hair again.

At home made broccoli beef - first time. Not enough spices but it was okay. B is investigating places for us to visit for the trip. Sewed the top and bottom of the tumbler quilt - the needle is skipping so stopped. Instead watched TV with B and then when A returned with him too. He is getting a cold it seems.

Plan:

(Some of these things I know I can't do on weekends, but I'm just copying the whole list so I'm less likely to forget something I need to do!)

This week it's the bedroom. I also want to clean the inside of the refrigerator and the underneath cabinets.

Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Set up spray on tan appt
Make appointment for my mammogram.

Call Drew Ford to find about about the van.

Email SDSU to find out about the student. done

Laundry.

Mail books to Da and Ma.
Call Ka, Call He
Email El and Ma and Jo

I would like B or A to get rid of the stuff in the living room that is for donation, and to donate the tires and bikes too.

Need to report the found bike.

Need to schedule time to do:

Need to have my computer set up so I can scan, print, and get into QG and SDCUE site.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again - emailed again and Ho Ca
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.
Call Cy about things.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

2011-12-20T22:28:00.000-08:00

Actual:

I read a lot.

Then I tried to plan the next part of the tumbler quilt - heated up sloppy joes for lunch. Was going to start in the bedroom but B needed another nap. I think I need to work on a different project but it's so much easier to follow the Flylady's plans.....

Watched TV. Made spaghetti for dinner - we watched House of Cards in the evening.

Plan:

(Some of these things I know I can't do on weekends, but I'm just copying the whole list so I'm less likely to forget something I need to do!)

This week it's the bedroom. I also want to clean the inside of the refrigerator and the underneath cabinets.

Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Set up spray on tan appt
Make appointment for my mammogram.

Mail books to Da and Ma.
Call Ka, Call He
Email El and Ma and Jo

I would like B or A to get rid of the stuff in the living room that is for donation, and to donate the tires and bikes too.

Need to report the found bike.

Need to schedule time to do:

Need to have my computer set up so I can scan, print, and get into QG and SDCUE site.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Monday, December 19, 2011

2011-12-19T22:26:00.000-08:00

Actual:
Met Jo for lunch at Bread & Cie. Had a nice salad and chat with JoAnn - wish we could see each other more often.

Once I got home I was going to get started on the bedroom - but B needed to take a nap so that got me out of the mood for that. I read some webpages, cleaned up the kitchen. I made stew for dinner and A stayed to eat. Talked A into making some cookies - peppermint pink sugar cookies topped with crushed candy canes. A took them to M for her staff party tomorrow night. While he was gone I added another row to the tumbler quilt - all shades of brown/beige.

We watched TV in the evening.

Plan:

(Some of these things I know I can't do on weekends, but I'm just copying the whole list so I'm less likely to forget something I need to do!)

This week it's the bedroom. I also want to clean the inside of the refrigerator and the underneath cabinets.

Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Need to have my computer set up so I can scan, print, and get into QG and SDCUE site.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

2011-12-18T11:25:00.000-08:00

Plan:

(Some of these things I know I can't do on weekends, but I'm just copying the whole list so I'm less likely to forget something I need to do!)

This week it's the bathroom. It's the last day of the Flylady week and I haven't done anything in the bathrooms. I also want to clean the inside of the refrigerator and the underneath cabinets.

Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Need to have my computer set up so I can scan, print, and get into QG and SDCUE site.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Saturday, December 17, 2011

2011-12-17T09:04:00.000-08:00

This morning I'm going over to mom's then plan to walk to Brothers for breakfast - I need to build in daily 4 miles of walking in my life.... that's the first step before really starting workout (need to do for at least three days for four weeks first). I'm going to clean bathrooms, frig and maybe the underneath counters in kitchen and or bathrooms - then I want to sew and do some of the calls and cards I have on my list. 9 AM

Ended up being a beautiful morning. Mom was waiting for me in the foyer - all dressed up in red for the afternoon party at VLM. I asked her if she would like a walk and she said yes - then sort of pointed to the wheelchair. So I said she could stay in the chair and she again said okay to go. The sun was shining - it wasn't cold. Wasn't hot - pretty good weather. I called the beauty college and was able to get an appointment for mom to have her nails and hair done! It took only 7 minutes to walk there. I took a different street - so much better, smoother with the wheelchair and flatter than the other street too. There was a signal to cross the street so it felt safe. Anyway she was able to have her hair in curls and then had manicure while under the dryer so it worked out well. I had shampoo and blow dry and manicure at the same time. It was a nice walk back - I made tea and gave her a half sandwich as she had missed lunch. I showed her the lawn display and then left her in the TV room with the others. She looked really nice.

I went to Panda Express to use the restroom - called B to see if he wanted lunch from there. Yes - so I brought food home. We went to Apple to get my computer back - it was 50% of the original estimate so that was nice. Stopped at grocery for the buns I forgot yesterday. We chatted then he went upstairs. I sewed another pair of rows together in my quilt (it took 30 minutes!). Then I was going to watch TV and do web stuff - but then remembered how bored I was yesterday and tried to think of something to do - remembered the zoo was open late this month so asked B if he wanted to go. He didn't. So I got a coat and went downstairs. Processed some laundry then left. He called before I got to the freeway and said he'd like to come after all so I came back to get him. He had decided to go as he thought he'd get some nighttime photos..... So we looked at the flamingos and B wanted to set the camera up - he said I could go ahead so I did. I did the loop and returned but he had moved. So I went to snakes and didn't see him - we caught up when I went to the children's zoo. We walked a little then it was time to leave.

Made sloppy joes when we got home - and I had a piece of that awful sale cake - we are watching Big Bang on TV.....

Oh I didn't do any cleaning or other things on the list - but I feel pretty great that mom was doing so well and able to have hair done. I have tried to walk with her in wheelchair before but picked two bad streets - this street was terrific - too bad I didn't try it first! But glad I know now - could even see about having a hired caregiver walk her to have her hair and nails done! Also B cleaned the floors (I asked him to when I left this morning) - so I have a head start for cleaning tomorrow!

Plan:

This week it's the bathroom. It's Saturday and I haven't done anything in the bathrooms. I also want to clean the inside of the refrigerator and the underneath cabinets.

Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Need to have my computer set up so I can scan, print, and get into QG and SDCUE site.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Friday, December 16, 2011

2011-12-16T09:26:00.000-08:00

Life in France - Friday read pages 98 - 122

Woke this am to another call from VLM. I wasn't soon enough to pick up so just listened to the message. Mom threw up again. Nothing about what she ate. Nothing about anything else. I know when I call the doctor they will ask me questions that I won't have the answer to as those girls just don't take notes right. The doctor doesn't open until 10 anyway - but just now M called from VLM again. I so dislike talking with her - I told her I'm getting dressed and wasn't calling any doctor until I came over and got information that the doctor would ask for. Mom was fine yesterday - there is something in the food that is disagreeing with her. No fever nothing else. I can't believe it I got another call from VLM. L called but I could hear M in the background - 'say Lucy says'. What a crock. I can't call doctor until 10am anyway. I checked her yesterday she was fine. I really hate the days when Sa is not at VLM.

So gone is my plan I'll add more later as the day progresses.....

I decided to go to the doctor's office to get input from the doctor. I only had to wait a few minutes - she came out between patients. I told her throw up a few times in the morning past three days and maybe friday or saturday. No fever. No change in bathroom habits. Skin falls down when picked up. Able to do exercise with student. She asked if meds had changed - I said not that I knew of - she was the only doctor now with prescriptions for her. Doctor asked has food changed. I said not that I knew of and today they said just plain toast and tea triggered it. Doctor said maybe a bug. She said it was the same for either thing. Small frequent meals, bland food for a while for stomach to calm down - and maybe give her pepcid AC before breakfast (it's over the counter). She said she would send a fax to VLM with directions (as I said they needed things written down - but to be frank I'd want it written down for me too). So I gave her their fax number and left to Walmart to get the Pepcid AC. Dropped off at VLM. Mom was in wheelchair with newspapers on floor by her. I sat with her and after about 15 minutes offered her something to eat or drink - she said tea would be nice. So I made cup of tea. Poured about inch into a juice glass then added another inch of water and gave her half that. She drank it okay. Waited another 15 minutes and offered her more - she took the piece of cracker I gave her too. Ja said the fax hadn't come yet - I said perhaps she would wait until the end of the day to send as she probably had to look at her records before she sent out. Gave her some diluted sports drink. She was okay. Lo said she should lie down now as had been up all morning.

I left to get food for lunch and dinner. Got things for stew, lima bean soup, sloppy joes (except I realized once home that I forgot the buns). Vons has a new thing that I signed up for - U something. They also have $5 fridays. I got sucked in and bought extra stuff on sale and changed my list of things to get to add their things in. Dropped by VLM - mom was in bed. I asked her if she'd get up for something to drink and eat and she threw the covers off. It's wonderful to see her so strong. Helped her to chair and put her at table. Gave her some diluted sports drink - just a tablespoon. She choked a little - I think because she put her head back to get the liquid. I gave her some cracker - then some more drink. and then more cracker. I gave her cream for her arms and face. She put on and rubbed it in. She said she was done so I helped her to bed. After she sat she moved herself under the covers. It was great to see. Then she said she was hungry but I told her now she'd have to wait for dinner as she had said she didn't want any more cracker when I asked her just before. She laughed and said okay - I said about an hour then dinner. She was okay with that. New person came on duty - I spoke to her to let her know too to give her small amount of drink and food, etc. She gave me a funny look and it turned out she had worked yesterday and mom had regular meal of sandwich, fruit, and soup. All was fine. So I said she was lucky the morning crew was having stuff to clean up! I spoke to Lo in kitchen turns out she will be on tomorrow morning so that is good. She said she was thinking and a new thing they are giving then is orange juice - she said that's probably that's what is causing the throwing up. So we discussed not giving her juice in the AM. I remembered that long ago my mom said she wasn't going to have oranges as it hurt her back - and how just last week I had shared with Alex and that was why I didn't buy oranges. Anyway, now that I'm typing this I realized that Ma didn't mention the juice when I spoke with her this morning.

Oh and also the doctor said that a few days of throwing up a few times would not cause dehydration - that if she was still doing it the middle of next week then it would be something to consider.

Okay so home - that's when I realized I didn't have the buns. So I switched gears and made dressing and was going to heat up the turkey and gravy for lunch. But then Al comes in and says he got an email and he has to return the overdue books from the UCSD library. I thought he only had one left to return but he was waiting to return them for some reason. He took a shower and was off by 3pm so he missed the late lunch I was preparing. Bernie and I ate it - and then had a piece of the $12 on sale for $5 cake - it wasn't very good. The frosting was all whipped up and I couldn't taste any mint after the first bite. We watched some TV - then I fell asleep. When I woke it was 8:30 and B was upstairs. I did one pair of rows on my quilt project then went up to see if he was awake - he was but said he had fallen asleep for a while too. So he wanted soup so I heated up some pea soup and he got crackers. We watched TV - or I should say that was the plan. He spent so much time setting things up so he could show what was on his phone - then the ipad on the screen. He did show me a few interesting utubes - but mainly they were irritating things that made it so I couldn't think. I realized that the only idea I had for something to do was to go to the movies and that didn't really sound like fun anyway. So I wonder what other people do in the evenings? They must talk or do something. I was thinking of how I was planning on cleaning the toilets - but I don't like doing that when others in the house are not helping out and it was late...

So I went to sew some more while he looked for more things to watch. He settled on Father Joes or some show set in Ireland about three priests. I guess if your Catholic it's funny. I didn't think so. I sat and watched an episode as I had to rip out something I had sewn incorrectly.

So up to bed to read a while about France - then to sleep. Not an exciting day.

Plan:

This week it's the bathroom. It's Friday and I haven't done anything in the bathrooms. I also want to clean the inside of the refrigerator and the underneath cabinets.

Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Set up spray on tan appt

Make appointment for my mammogram.
Mail books to Da and Ma.
Call Ka, Call He
Email El and Ma and Jo

I would like B or A to get rid of the stuff in the living room that is for donation, and to donate the tires and bikes too.

Need to report the found bike.

Need to schedule time to do:

Need to have my computer set up so I can scan, print, and get into QG and SDCUE site.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Ants and Mice on a Quilting List

2011-12-16T09:08:00.000-08:00

Ants:

Not related to quilting:

http://bjdodge.blogspot.com/2002/11/ants-invade-ibook.htm

I couldn't find the report my son wrote on the ants in Houston - but it's a huge cost to the city to replace the traffic lights.

Glad your ants weren't the biting kind!

Mice:

We have had I think three mice here - first two about ten years apart - last one about 4 months later. The first time we also had a snake in the garage - it was quite exciting. The snake didn't bother me but the mouse did. My husband after his experience in Peace Corps in Sierra Leone was more upset about the snake (that just disappeared after the mouse was caught). I ended up taking our son and moving in my parents when I saw the droppings upstairs where we sleep. The second and third time it stayed in the kitchen - which somehow I was able to tolerate (I think because now I keep less food in the house and almost always put opened boxes or packets of food in the frig. I could see the droppings around the toaster - so put that out in the front entry - then tossed it. The replacement toaster had either tiny mice or large insect sort of droppings soon too. So the third toaster I keep in the microwave to keep it safe.

: )

June

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On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 8:18 AM, camryka wrote:

It's not very cold here, 69 degrees in the early morning hours making it just chilly with our 3rd day or rain. But speaking of critters, the little ants moved into my iron! When I turned it on, they all came pouring out -- and got themselves grilled. Since all my Sewing Room is the unscreened back porch and jungle is only 30 feet away, nothing should surprise me -- but it does!
Mary in Panama

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Grrr.
I can tell it is going to be cold soon.
The mice have moved into the attic and have been partying for an hour now. I will have to get them some 'special' treats in the morning.

Audrey

Thursday, December 15, 2011

2011-12-15T23:59:00.000-08:00

Actual

Life in France - Thursday read pages 84 to 98

Thursday, December 15. I woke to a call from VLM that my mom was throwing up. M said she had been sick all week and she must have the stomach flu and I needed to take her to doctor. What a crock. I had seen her Monday night and Al had worked with her on Tuesday so Wednesday and this morning became all week. M is such a drama queen.

I had my fitbit on last night but left it at home before I left for VLM - I was worried about mom but selfishly was feeling like I'd never be able to figure out how to incorporate health and fitness in my life so left it at home.

I brought supplies and powdered drink and jello and came by to sit with her. After 30 minutes I gave her a few sips of drink. She was fine. Her skin bounced back after I took it in my fingers. After another 30 minutes I gave her some more, she drank then sort of spit it up - clear mucus looking stuff. I asked Sa to take her temp it was normal. So sat another 30 minutes and it was time for Sa to see if she was wet - she wasn't. Sa said she had a headache whenever M was working....

Mom needed kleenix so I left but first spoke to Co to be sure she gave her bland food - soup and bread. Dropped off deposits went to thrift shop and got a piece of cotton for $1.70 - like two yards! Then I went to Walmart and got supplies and food. By the time I got back to VLM she had had lunch soup and saltfree crackers and held that down - so I think she is okay but will go by tomorrow just to be there a while.

I went to post office, then subway for sandwiches, then home. I was exhausted. Tried to sew a bit but went to sleep. Was going to make sloppy joes but A left to 'study' wth Maria so instead B and I will have left overs. I've had getting this blog up to date on my list of things to do so glad I did it now....!

So I need to get back to making the list of what to do in a day - and actually do them!

Plan:

Need to have my computer set up so I can scan, print, and get into QG and SDCUE site.

This week it's the bathroom. I also want to clean the inside of the refrigerator and the underneath cabinets.

Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Make appointment for my mammogram.
~~Mail BL block.~~
Mail books to Da and Ma.
Call Ka, Call He
Email El and Ma and Jo

I would like B or A to get rid of the stuff in the living room that is for donation, and to donate the tires and bikes too.

Need to report the found bike.

Need to schedule time to do:
~~Confirm exact dates with Alan for mom exercise.~~
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

2011-12-14T23:59:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, December 14. The computer would turn on, but the letters were crazy when they were typed so I couldn't even log in. I got an appointment with Apple - B came home to go to the mall with me. Fluids are not covered under AppleCare or anything else so it will be $750 to get it fixed and back on warranty. Left the computer there for one week at least. The bookkeeper was going to come by but I had to cancel that until I get the computer back. B and I went to Hash House a GoGo where I had the most delicious Sage Chicken salad - got A a BLT to have at home - there were I bet 12 pieces of bacon in the sandwich. He gobbled it down. B said he got his sabbatical for next spring and summer! We discussed A going to Taiwan to learn Chinese and teach English and then where B and I could go.... A is going to take Chinese at Community College this term - would be good for him to really get a good background in that. I would like to go to Taiwan too - but am not interested in learning Chinese I think - but perhaps I will change my mind. It would be so good to stay on the course of going thru the house and tossing, organizing and getting it and me in shape. One year to sabbatical!

Plan:

Need to have my computer set up so I can scan, print, and get into QG and SDCUE site.

This week it's the bathroom. I also want to clean the inside of the refrigerator and the underneath cabinets.

Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Make appointment for my mammogram.
Mail BL block.
Mail books to Da and Ma.
Call Ka, Call He
Email El and Ma and Jo

I would like B or A to get rid of the stuff in the living room that is for donation, and to donate the tires and bikes too.

Need to report the found bike.

Need to schedule time to do:
Confirm exact dates with Alan for mom exercise.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

2011-12-13T23:59:00.000-08:00

Life in France - Tuesday read page 76 to 84

Tuesday, December 13. The student came to work with mom - he said she was much stronger than last summer so that was good to hear. A and I went out to lunch together - we went to Casa Adams and shared BBQ quesadilla and then each had meal. (He didn't want to try out Hash House a Go Go.) Too much food.... I sewed during the day. I made a new sauce for the noodle broccoli mushroom casserole - added artichokes. I liked it better the first time. Froze the left overs, will probably toss them pretty soon. During the evening I did emails and spilled coffee on my keyboard - I made a time machine back up before closing it down. Hopefully tomorrow it will be okay.

Plan:

Need to have my computer set up so I can scan, print, and get into QG and SDCUE site.

Schedule time for house cleaners to come

This week it's the bathrooms. I also want to clean the inside of the refrigerator and the underneath cabinets.

Make appointment for my mammogram.
Mail BL block.
Mail books to Da and Ma.
Call Ka, Call He
Email El and Ma and Jo

I would like B or A to get rid of the stuff in the living room that is for donation, and to donate the tires and bikes too.

Need to report the found bike.

Need to schedule time to do:
Confirm exact dates with Alan for mom exercise.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Monday, December 12, 2011

2011-12-12T23:59:00.000-08:00

Monday, December 12. This week is bathrooms. I don't remember doing much of anything. I dropped off supplies for my mom in the evening and chatted with her. I made a noodle, broccoli, mushroom casserole from the Saving Dinner the Vegetarian Way Cookbook - it wasn't very good - just okay. I had to get frozen vegetables again and think I put too much broccoli in the mix so I have enough for two casseroles. I went thru papers and filed them and paid some bills and filled out deposits.

Plan:

Need to have my computer set up so I can scan, print, and get into QG and SDCUE site.

This week it's the bathroom. I also want to clean the inside of the refrigerator and the underneath cabinets.

Schedule time for house cleaners to come.

Make appointment for my mammogram.
Mail BL block.
Mail books to Da and Ma.
Call Ka, Call He
Email El and Ma and Jo

I would like B or A to get rid of the stuff in the living room that is for donation, and to donate the tires and bikes too.

Need to report the found bike.

Need to schedule time to do:
Confirm exact dates with Alan for mom exercise.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

2011-12-11T23:59:00.000-08:00

Actual:
Sunday, December 11, A surprised me by getting up early to see his friend - then texted to invite us to breakfast at Trails. A forgettable meal. Then afterwards they came over and we made graham cracker gingerbread houses. If I had known we were going to do that I would have gotten ingredients and started things - but since I didn't know we just grabbed the graham crackers while at the store after breakfast. M made roses for her house - looked nice. We didn't have the right kind of frosting so things mainly collapsed for me. I made a nice curry for dinner - without a recipe! Had to get frozen vegetables - it was nice.

Plan:

Need to have my computer set up so I can scan, print, and get into QG and SDCUE site.

This week it's the kitchen.

Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Flylady suggests cleaning the front of appliances. I also want to clean the inside of the refrigerator and the underneath cabinets.

Make appointment for my mammogram.
Mail BL block.
Mail books to Da and Ma.
Call Ka, Call He
Email El and Ma and Jo

I would like B or A to get rid of the stuff in the living room that is for donation, and to donate the tires and bikes too.

Need to report the found bike.

Need to schedule time to do:
Confirm exact dates with Alan for mom exercise.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

2011-12-10T19:22:00.000-08:00

Actual:
In the AM on Saturday December 10, A and I went to get Fr and drove up to Arcadia. So nice to chat! We stopped for lunch in West Covina - North Woods Inn - I think Fr liked it. She had fish sandwich or dinner. A and I had hotdogs. Then we dropped her off at her friend's Tina in Arcadia and hugged goodbye. A then drove - we could see evidence of the storm last week - lots of piles of branches and things. We went thru downtown LA to go to the Science Center. I had first seen it a few years ago on the trip A and I came to Pasadena and went to five museums and he practiced driving before his test. It was a nice place, but targeted more for little kids. The top floor had an interesting exhibit on 1001 Inventions: Discover the Golden Age of Muslim Civilization but we only saw that the last ten minutes the center was open. The admission is free, but parking is $10 - that's not clearly written out on the website! A drove on the way home - he hates driving I think so it was nice of him to do that. We stopped in Irvine to eat at Taiko but the line was too long so we drove on. Ended up stopping at a pie place in Carlsbad I think it was - we ate and brought pies home. Then home to chat with B and sleep.

Plan:

Frances!

Need to have my computer set up so I can scan, print, and get into QG and SDCUE site.

This week it's the kitchen.

Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Flylady suggests cleaning the front of appliances. I also want to clean the inside of the refrigerator and the underneath cabinets.

Make appointment for my mammogram.
Mail BL block.
Mail books to Da and Ma.
Call Ka, Call He
Email El and Ma and Jo

I would like B or A to get rid of the stuff in the living room that is for donation, and to donate the tires and bikes too.

Need to report the found bike.

Need to schedule time to do:
Confirm exact dates with Alan for mom exercise.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Friday, December 9, 2011

2011-12-09T18:31:00.000-08:00

Actual:
Friday December 9, 2011
Read in the morning, thought I had two hours to do things, but Fr called and said she got on an earlier train so I took shower and looked up schedule and left to get her. But I misheard her, thought she had said arriving by bus - anyway wasted time going to bus station and trying to find her. Once we connected it was wonderful. We drove to Little Italy and walked around a bit - then I called B and he and A got ready to meet us as Original House of Pancake - a place Fr wanted to eat at. It was so nice for the four of us to be together. It had a been a long time since A had seen her. For B it was two or three years, for me it was just one as I got to see her and Te when they came for one meal last May (when they came fro Jas's graduation). I took Fr to the zoo and we walked to see different animals and chatted. It was wonderful. Then we met her friend, Wi at a restaurant. Had a nice chat there too - Fr went home with her to stay the night.

Plan:

Plan for December 9, 2011

2011-12-09T00:24:00.000-08:00

Plan:

Fr will be visiting!

Need to have my computer set up so I can scan, print, and get into QG and SDCUE site.

This week it's the kitchen.

Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Flylady suggests cleaning the front of appliances. I also want to clean the inside of the refrigerator and the underneath cabinets.

Make appointment for my mammogram.
Mail BL block.
Mail books to Da and Ma.
Call Ka, Call He
Email El and Ma and Jo

I would like B or A to get rid of the stuff in the living room that is for donation, and to donate the tires and bikes too.

Need to report the found bike.

Need to schedule time to do:
Confirm exact dates with Alan for mom exercise.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

2011-12-08T23:51:00.000-08:00

Actual:

History of US Book 2 - read 74 - 102

Life in France -

Secret Life of Bees - finished it - the book is in the van will record the pages later.

Reading Lolita in Tehran started - read pages 1-5.

Took mom to exercise. I walked on campus and had lunch while she worked out. Then took her to beauty college where her student wasn't ready to work with her and didn't come over to say anything so I'm not going to make appointment with her as first choice again. The girl who did her, Salene, did a very nice and careful job. Be came to pick me up at Ford place - but it was taking longer for the hair so I had him go to Starbucks and get a coffee while mom had her comb out and I took her home. Her hair looked nice. Left the van, they will call tomorrow or Monday with estimate of time needed for the repair. I hope it will be done before Dec 18th when the classes start up again. We picked up some BBQ on the way home - Al was hungry and glad for the food. Then he and Be put the repaired controller in the oven so it works again! Hurray! I made a cake later while we were watching TV together....

Fr called in the AM - she will arrive by train at 11:20. I'll pick her up then will calll Be and Al so they know what the schedule is. We will probably take her to the Cajun place on Convoy for lunch and chatting. Then I'm not sure what we'll do until dinner with Ja's Godmother - Wi. Fr will stay with Wi then after breakfast and they have time in the morning together Al and I will pick her up and take to to Arcadia to Ti. It will be nice. It's good that she is visiting right now while there is time to spend with her. Although I do also wish I could sew and cross more things off my list of "to dos'.

Plan:

This week it's the kitchen.

Flylady suggests cleaning the front of appliances. I also want to clean the inside of the refrigerator and the underneath cabinets.

Make appointment for my mammogram.
Mail BL block.
Mail books to Da and Ma.
Call Ka, Call He
Email El and Ma and Jo
~~Write Clive to get receipts again and to cancel parent page.~~

I would like B or A to get rid of the stuff in the living room that is for donation, and to donate the tires and bikes too. Also need to have my computer set up so I can scan, print, and get into QG and SDCUE site.

Need to schedule time to do:
Confirm exact dates with Alan for mom exercise.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan
Schedule time for house cleaners to come
Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Plan for Thursday December 8, 2011

2011-12-08T09:35:00.000-08:00

Write Clive to get receipts again and to cancel parent page.

I would like B or A to get rid of the stuff in the living room that is for donation, and to donate the tires and bikes too. Also need to have my computer set up so I can scan, print, and get into QG and SDCUE site.

Need to schedule time to do:
Confirm exact dates with Alan for mom exercise.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan
Schedule time for house cleaners to come
Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

2011-12-07T23:59:00.000-08:00

Actual:

The History of US Book 2 - read page 50 to 74
My Life in France didn't read still on page 67
Secret Life of Bees -page 214 to _____ (Book in car - did read today while mom had nails done)

Started day by reading a bit and watching TV. I made appointment for mom and went thru all the envelopes - still need to finish processing them though. Then downstairs - woke Al and said today we would clean his car out. I then went in kitchen and processed the dishes and cleaned counters and faucets off. He came out about an hour later - Good thing as I was starting of thinking of leaving for the day.... Together we emptied the car and then started cleaning it. There was a lot to do - it took about an hour. I was afraid he'd rebel if I pushed it more (taking to car wash for final wash) but really it could use more detailing before we do that so enough was enough. He went back to programming, and I went to clear out the van. I now have a supply of plastic bags to use for trash so I won't need to toss things into the back. And have a few CUE bags to use as needed too. That took another 45 minutes. I have to get supplies for mom again but since the van goes to the shop Thursday I wanted it to be cleared out. Then Al and I went to Subway for lunch - I used my coupon so got free sandwich. We ate there - chatted a bit and shared the cookies at the end. When we returned home he moved to living room to program, and I pieced together the double tumblers so they are in groups of four now. I had already put beige next to each colored piece, now they are mostly in groups of four. I have to plan how to do the colors now. Clicked to pay QG taxes.

It was very good to spend time with Al - we so rarely do any quality talking - I'm starting to feel reconnected to him - but has to be done regularly.

Plan for Wednesday, December 7, 2011

This week it's the kitchen.

~~Flylady suggests cleaning the counters and cleaning faucets.~~
~~From last week, still need to clean out the car. (Thursday I leave van at repair shop so want to have it be clean, clean, clean!~~

~~Make appointment for my mom~~ and for my mammogram.
Mail BL block.
Mail books to Da and Ma.
Call Ka.
Email El and Ma and Jo

Need to schedule time to do:
Confirm exact dates with Alan for mom exercise.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan
Schedule time for house cleaners to come
Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Plan for Wednesday, December 7, 2011

2011-12-06T23:56:00.000-08:00

This week it's the kitchen.

Flylady suggests cleaning the counters and cleaning faucets.
From last week, still need to clean out the car. (Thursday I leave van at repair shop so want to have it be clean, clean, clean!

Make appointment for my mom and for my mammogram.
Mail BL block.
Mail books to Da and Ma.
Call Ka.
Email El and Ma and Jo

Need to schedule time to do:
Confirm exact dates with Alan for mom exercise.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan
Schedule time for house cleaners to come
Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Tuesday December 6, 2011

2011-12-06T23:53:00.000-08:00

Actual:

The History of US Book 2 - read to page 50
My Life in France didn't read still on page 67
Secret Life of Bees -page 214 to _____ (Book in car - did read today while mom had nails done)

Man, I didn't do anything on the list except the unwritten list which includes reading.....

I took mom to exercise, I walked on campus while she was doing that. Helped her to rr - first time in forever since she has asked for that - was so glad she was strong enough to stand up and shuffle to position. Then took her to beauty college. She had manicure and pedicure with Gi and I had manicure with Br. Gi put different colors on each of her toes - Br didn't do that great of a job - I had clear polish put on but it's already peeling.

On the way home I saw a fire and went one exit farther to see what was burning - palm trees by SDSU. Went to Foster Freeze for a burrito - texted Al and so got him a hamburger and root beer freeze. We sat together in the den while we ate. Chatted - about trips, Frances, classes, languages to learn, and so forth. It was nice. Really nice. If we could do that more regularly, I would be content.

I started going thru papers again and then B came home, he wanted to eat. I suggested we go to the Italian place by Bunny and Joe so we went there. It was okay. I was already full when I got there so only had a meatball - and only ate half. Had to have coke and I didn't like their ice tea.

Once home I did emails and a little more paperwork. Have to decide what to do for my rectangle round of the Liberated Round Robin..... Legacy? would that be a good word on the quilt?

Plan for Tuesday December 6, 2011

This coming week it's the kitchen.

She suggests cleaning the counters.
From last week, still need to clean out the car.

Make appointment for my mom and for my mammogram.
Mail BL block.
Mail books to Da and Ma.
Call Ka.
Email El and Ma and Jo

Need to schedule time to do:
Confirm exact dates with Alan for mom exercise.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan
Schedule time for house cleaners to come
Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Plan for Tuesday December 6, 2011

2011-12-05T22:16:00.000-08:00

This coming week it's the kitchen.

She suggests cleaning the counters.
From last week, still need to clean out the car.

Make appointment for my mom and for my mammogram.
Mail BL block.
Mail books to Da and Ma.
Call Ka.
Email El and Ma and Jo

Need to schedule time to do:
Confirm exact dates with Alan for mom exercise.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan
Schedule time for house cleaners to come
Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Monday, December 5, 2011

2011-12-05T19:44:00.000-08:00

Actual

The History of US Book 2 - read to page 35
My Life in France didn't read still on page 67
Secret Life of Bees - saving for when I'm waiting for mom now on page 214

Had the oddest night. Woke thinking I was wrapped in an electric blanket or at least sitting on a heating pad - but I wasn't. I then got all itchy. I went to bathroom to see if I had rash, but there was nothing. I was between vomiting and falling over - so went back to bed and slept the rest of the night without covers.

In the morning I sort of had the same heat feeling (but no itching feeling) - I had a bowl of cereal then back to bed.

Later I felt well enough to shower so did that - cleaned the shower while I was in there.

A & B went to campus.

I cleaned out the trash containers with soap and hot water - and went thru the shelves in the U part of the kitchen and reordered things and brought a few things down to give away. Took care of dishes and counters. Then went upstairs to read email and surf the web.

When A &B came home we had the roast that B had put in the slow cooker - it was nice. He included me by asking me to doctor the pre-made mashed potatoes. It was a good meal.

Because I felt so lousy last night, and I didn't have out of house appointments, it felt like a Sunday....

After dinner I scooped out some vanilla ice cream and topped it with almond pie filling and cherry pie filling - it was an okay dessert.

Changed the bobbin and thread to beige and joined some tumblers together. I'm doing beige and colors. I sorted the fabric so the same colors are together. After I finish this batch then I need to iron them and do more planning of where the pieces will go. I also need to think about my LibRR quilt - need to add rectangle rows and curve rows. That one has quilting that is pretty close together.

I'm bringing The History of US Book 2 upstairs so it's handy to read.

This coming week it's the kitchen. From last week, still need to clean out the car. ~~Flylady suggests cleaning out the trash bins.~~

Make appointment for my mom and for my mammogram.

Need to schedule time to do:
~~Alan emailed that he thought he could come to VLM for mom during the break~~ - I'm not sure of the week between the holidays though. Have to email him to confirm things.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan
Schedule time for house cleaners to come
Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Plan for Monday, December 5, 2011

2011-12-04T20:03:00.001-08:00

This coming week it's the kitchen. From last week, still need to clean out the car. Flylady suggests cleaning out the trash bins.

Make appointment for my mom and for my mammogram.

Need to schedule time to do:
Alan emailed that he thought he could come to VLM for mom during the break - I'm not sure of the week between the holidays though. Have to email him to confirm things.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan
Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Sunday December 4, 2011

2011-12-04T19:43:00.000-08:00

Actual
History of US Book 1 pages 152 - 169 DONE!
My Life in France read page 44 - 67
Secret Life of Bees - saving for when I'm waiting for mom on page 214

Slept in - finished reading the History of US Book 1 pages 152 - 169 DONE!

Finished Section five of the LibRR and started the sixth section. Now it's time to piece again.
Bernie had gotten up early to go shopping - he made a vegetarian chili for M. It irritated me that he went shopping and decided to chop and cook by himself - another opportunity lost to do something together - and it hurt my feelings that he made vegetarian for her but did not support me at all when I was going to be a vegetarian.

I said I was going to walk to Brothers and asked him to come along and he did. I didn't have much to say to him - it was nice that he made the walk - I wish he had been happier to walk with me before. So I have to be satisfied with what I get.

I finished the sixth session then turned on the tube and wasted the rest of the day. It's really cold - they say frost warnings tonight. I think I'll make some toast and then will look up different alphabets to do my rectangle row on the LibRR.

Sunday is relaxing time.

This coming week it's the kitchen. From last week, still need to clean out the car.

Make appointment for my mom and for my mammogram.

Need to schedule time to do:
Alan emailed that he thought he could come to VLM for mom during the break - I'm not sure of the week between the holidays though. Have to email him to confirm things.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan
Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Plan for Sunday, December 4, 2011

2011-12-04T19:32:00.000-08:00

Sunday is relaxing time.

This coming week it's the kitchen. From last week, still need to clean out the car.

Make appointment for my mom and for my mammogram.

Need to schedule time to do:
Alan emailed that he thought he could come to VLM for mom during the break - I'm not sure of the week between the holidays though. Have to email him to confirm things.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan
Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.

Saturday, December 3, 2011

2011-12-03T12:22:00.000-08:00

Actual:

History of US book one - read page 122 to 152
My Life in France - page 44
Secret Life of Bees - page 214

12:30 pm

Read this AM and watched an episode of the Closer - usually I don't watch that show, but it's pretty good.

Checked emails. Fr will be here next Friday. She and I will have lunch, then we will have dinner with Winnie too - Jas's Godmother. Fr will stay over Wi's then will return to her other friends in LA - Arcadia actually! I wish there were more time for us to do things together but so glad we had that wonderful year when the boys were little. I treasure that time and experience of having such a close friend.

Ka wrote and said Le's mom had passed away last night. She was 98 years old. I wrote her an email and will call her later on.

midnight

I sewed section five on the LibRR. A and M came over we watched the last bit of Godfather II. Then we went to Balboa Park - walked from Petco to the event. It was very crowded. We started at the International Houses - had German sausage and Irish lemonade - ha! - then aebleskiver and hot cocoa before going on to the Mingei Museum. There was an exhibit of African quilts - very primitive.

The museum then closed and we just walked around a bit. Then we thought we'd take the shuttle back so we stood in the line - but it ended up we were in the wrong line so we walked back - it was a nice walk - although a few times B said thoughtless things. The walk back was easier as it was downtown and it was thru nicer streets.

When we got back we ate some ice cream and watched a little TV then I read and went to sleep.

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~~More paperwork - open envelopes and file away~~
~~Get deposits done~~

~~Flylady suggests getting broom and removing cobwebs and wiping remote controls off. Cleaning inside~~ of car ~~and purse. Family time: we will watch rest of Godfather II and will go to December Nights at Balboa.~~

Make appointment for my mom and for my mammogram.

Need to schedule time to do:
Alan emailed that he thought he could come to VLM for mom during the break - I'm not sure of the week between the holidays though. Have to email him to confirm things.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan
Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.
Write or call Ka and ABC

Plan for Saturday, December 3, 2011

2011-12-03T00:54:00.000-08:00

More paperwork - open envelopes and file away
Get deposits done

Flylady suggests getting broom and removing cobwebs and wiping remote controls off. Cleaning inside of car and purse. Family time: we will watch rest of Godfather II and will go to December Nights at Balboa.

Make appointment for my mom and for my mammogram.

Need to schedule time to do:
Alan emailed that he thought he could come to VLM for mom during the break - I'm not sure of the week between the holidays though. Have to email him to confirm things.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks us
Get spray on tan
Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.
Write or call Ka and ABC

Friday, December 2, 2011

2011-12-02T18:11:00.000-08:00

History of US book one - page 106 to page 122
My Life in France - page 44
Secret Life of Bees - page 176 to 214

Actual -
Overslept almost - but made it for my 10 am facial. They had time to wax my legs so I did that too before having a pedicure and shampoo and blow dry. I read a lot more of The Secret Life of Bees. Very well written, I'm very engaged with the story and characters.

I went to Subway to get sandwiches and was home 6 hours after I left in the morning. We ate around 3pm and chatted together, it was nice.

I finished the fourth section of my LibRR then came upstairs to see what I needed to do. I'm behind now as we have to go to department party soon.

Went to department party - then to store for dessert to have with A & M. Watched them heat up bean burritos - then the most delicious Von's coconut carmel flan ice cream and brownie! We watched the tail end of Godfather I, then the first half of Godfather II.

Now to bed. 1:30am

Plan for Friday
More paperwork - open envelopes and file away
Get deposits done
Make appointment for my mom and for my mammogram.

~~Get facial - appt Friday at 10am~~

~~Flylady suggests getting broom and removing cobwebs and wiping remote controls off.~~ Since we had the cottage cheese removed this was easy to do - and the remotes are clean so that was easy too.

Need to schedule time to do:
Alan emailed that he thought he could come to VLM for mom during the break - I'm not sure of the week between the holidays though. Have to email him to confirm things.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan
Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.
Write or call Ka and ABC

Plan for Friday, December 2, 2011

2011-12-01T18:05:00.000-08:00

Plan for Friday
More paperwork - open envelopes and file away
Get deposits done
Make appointment for my mom and for my mammogram.

Get facial - appt Friday at 10am

Flylady suggests getting broom and removing cobwebs and wiping remote controls off.

Need to schedule time to do:
Alan emailed that he thought he could come to VLM for mom during the break - I'm not sure of the week between the holidays though. Have to email him to confirm things.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get spray on tan
Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.
Write or call Ka and ABC

Thursday, December 1, 2011

2011-12-01T16:49:00.000-08:00

History of US book one - page 86 to 106

My Life in France - page 44

Secret Life of Bees - page 125 - 176

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Read in the morning - History of US

Al was still asleep - deeply - so I just left. He had said he would come with me. Got mom to SDSU for her excercise - I went to Starbucks. They called me that she didn't want to do exercise #3 I think it was rowing. Anyway, I picked her up early then. Asked her if she still wanted her hair done and she said yes so off we went. Al texted me about doing lunch later but because I wasn't sure if she would be 'good' for hair place I postponed that.

I read Secret Life of Bees while she had her hair done - I'm enjoying that.

New girl did her hair - Natalie I think is her name - she will be her hair person on Thursdays. $6 plus $3 tip.

Made facial appointment for me on Friday at 10 am and have brooke and Gisselle for man for me and man and ped for mom on Tues.

Plan for Thursday
More paperwork - open envelopes and file away
Get deposits done
~~Set up voice mail on phone - DONE~~
Make appointment for my mom and for my mammogram.
Maybe - walk to bank for deposits (3.2 miles RT)?

Flylady suggest for Thursday to declutter the entryway and to take care of a hot spot in the living room. I will ask A to donate the TV in the living room - then I'm done with that! Asked A to remove the TV, bikes, tires - hasn't not done it.

Need to schedule time to do:
~~Check with Alan and Jan for winter break help~~. Alan emailed that he thought he could come to VLM for mom during the break - I'm not sure of the week between the holidays though.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get facial - appt Friday at 10am
Get spray on tan
Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.
Write or call Ka and ABC

Plan for Thursday December 1, 2011

2011-12-01T00:43:00.000-08:00

Plan for Thursday
More paperwork - open envelopes and file away
Get deposits done
Set up voice mail on phone
Make appointment for my mom and for my mammogram.
Maybe - walk to bank for deposits (3.2 miles RT)?

Flylady suggest for Thursday to declutter the entryway and to take care of a hot spot in the living room. I will ask A to donate the TV in the living room - then I'm done with that!

Need to schedule time to do:
Check with Alan and Jan for winter break help.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts
Get facial
Get spray on tan
Schedule time for house cleaners to come

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.
Write or call Ka and ABC

Wednesday November 30, 2011

2011-11-30T21:52:00.000-08:00

History of US book one - page 76 to page 86

My Life in France - page 28 to page 44

pg 29 Lipstick on my belly button and music in the air - that's Paris!

pg 29-30 'It's easy to get the feeling you know the language just because you order beer and they don't bring you oysters,' Paul said. But after seeing a movie that was either about a clown who cried thru his laughter or or laughed thru his tears - we couldn't tell which - even Paul felt discombobulated. 'So much for my vaunted language skills,' he griped.

Secret Life of Bees - page 125 (didn't read - saving for times Mom is at beauty shop)

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Had another early for me phone call that broke into a deep sleep - I had to sleep longer to try to make up the time. I'm ready to turn off the ringers of the phones!

I read some Life in France - and had Alex and Bernie sign checks - but didn't do the final putting in envelopes with deposit information. I did talk to our OC bank - they will not be making it so we can download into Quickbooks so I'm thinking I have to open another account at our local bank. I really want to have all accounts in QB for 2012!

Read some quilting sites and took care of QG business. Another teacher with two trials who wanted to have access to both projects - I told her there would be a charge. People are abusing the trial business.

The dentist appt took at hour there - plus tack on 45 minutes there and 60 minutes back. Really eats into the day. When I switched dentists I pictured Bernie or Alex having appt same day and we'd have lunch or breakfast together after or before appts but that hasn't worked out. So I'm just driving by myself.

I had a peanut and marmelade sandwich and milk for breakfast/lunch.

I dusted and took out some trash - and put away clothes that were in the dryer. I asked A last night to do do his wash today - but he hasn't.

I cleaned the kitchen counters and processed all the dishes so they were clear.

Then I put paisleys in the second section of my Liberated Round Robin quilt - it's looking nice.

When A and B came home I cooked the sweet potato and yam in the skillet and we heated up the last of the side dishes from Thanksgiving - we still have cranberry (canned) and turkey though. So tomorrow I'll have to think about dinner meal.

I put hardwood floor pattern on the third section of the LibRR quilt. Can it be that I actually finish a quilt in December? I've decided to try and just go for the practice rather than expecting that reading about it will make it easier - I think it's the practice that will help me become more proficient and prolific!

Plan for Wednesday
~~More paperwork~~ - open envelopes and file away 1/4 done
Get deposits done - ready to drop off

Make appointment for my mom and for my mammogram. not done
Maybe - walk to bank for deposits (3.2 miles RT)? not done
~~Plan and sew another section of quilt. DONE~~
~~More History of US and My LIfe in France reading DONE~~
~~Turkey sandwich for lunch dinner~~
~~2:30 dental appt~~

~~Dust downstairs~~
~~Take trash outside~~
~~Flylady suggests for Wednesday cleaning walls - ha - I don't think that's happening but I might get rid of the cobwebs and might clean around the door handles.~~ I cleaned the bannister and some spots around door handles.

Need to schedule time to do:
Check with Alan and Jan for winter break help.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts

Page with board photos - Ask Sc Mo about membership again
Finish getting conference feedback and evaluation stuff in order and schedule debriefing meeting with committee.
Write or call Ka and ABC

LibRR -Finally starting to quilt

2011-11-30T00:59:00.001-08:00

I decided to start by dividing the pece in to liberated sections - then I will quilt a pattern in each section - leaving the parts with piecing alone so they stand out. Next quilt I'm going to play with adding some additional stuffing to these areas!

I'm doing the center section, then will addt the rectangles and curves, etc.

Plan for Wednesday November 30, 2011

2011-11-30T00:05:00.001-08:00

Plan for Wednesday
More paperwork - open envelopes and file away
Get deposits done

make appointment for my mom and for my mammogram.
Maybe - walk to bank for deposits (3.2 miles RT)?
Plan and sew another section of quilt.
More History of US and My LIfe in France reading
Turkey sandwich for lunch
2:30 dental appt

Dust downstairs
Take trash outside
Flylady suggests for Wednesday cleaning walls - ha - I don't think that's happening but I might get rid of the cobwebs and might clean around the door handles

Check with Alan and Jan for winter break help.
Get Aug, Sep, Oct, into Quickbooks
Set up Quickbooks for Dodge accounts

page with board photos - Ask him about membership again
Write or call Ka and ABC

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

2011-11-29T10:41:00.000-08:00

History of US book one - read page 56 to page 76
My Life in France - read start to page 28
Secret Life of Bees - read start to page 125

Woke hearing the phone ring - some call about a BofA debit card that we don't have. It was hard to get back to sleep and to rest - not sure why I'm having an easier time of sleeping in the early morning - really need to sleep....

Watched a little TV and then read.

Took B to Dr Fo to get his car, asked him to make appt for me to take van in.

Got mom, took her to SDSU. Walked to Starbucks and had bagel and iced tea. Chatted with some students about Spring break ideas.... Took mom to beauty college - a new girl Gisela did a good job with her manicure and pedicure. Mom was enjoying the massages so much she was pulling her pant legs up and pushed back sleeves more too! I read The Secret Life of Bees while she was having her manicure and pedicure. After I took her back I read some more, then went to Subway (called B he didn't want anything) I was hungry so had tuna sandwich and cookies and their delicious iced tea. Read up to page 125! I left the book in the car as I wanted to sew tonight (since Alex won't be here and I can have the room for sewing!).

Get thru and process the paperwork that is at the side of my desk. 1/2 done
~~Call to pay the three bills that I need to take care of Onc, Vin, Prop~~
~~Cancel the shopping cart for SD~~
Process the deposits
Make appointment for my mom and for my mammogram,
Dust or ~~vacuum~~ the living room/dining room.
~~Call Dr Fo and make appt for van to be fixed December 9 to 19th.~~
~~Emailed Alan~~ to see if he is available for mom over holiday break.
~~And start the day with reading more of History of US book one (I'm on page 56 now).~~
Find Sc photo page with board photos - Ask him about membership again
Write or call Ka and ABC
~~We also have left overs here for dinner so I'm set for that.~~

~~Set up the Lib RR quilt so it's in sections. Put triangle pattern in one of the sections!~~

Watched a bit of TV with A and B (had last of Thankgiving pie).

Make list for tomorrow...

Plan for Tuesday Nov 29 2011

2011-11-29T00:29:00.000-08:00

I'll be happy if I get thru and process the paperwork that is at the side of my desk.
Call to pay the three bills that I need to take care of Onc, Vin, Prop
Cancel the shopping cart for SD
Process the deposit
Make appointment for my mom and for my mammogram,
Dust or vacuum the living room/dining room.
Call Dr Fo and make appt for van to be fixed December 9 to 19th.
Call Alan to see if he is available for mom over holiday break.
And start the day with reading more of History of US book one (I'm on page 56 now).
Find Sc photo page with board photos
Ask him about membership again
Write Ka and ABC
Call Ka
We also have left overs here for dinner so I'm set for that.

Monday, November 28, 2011

2011-11-28T11:19:00.000-08:00

11: 19 am

Started the day with a nice phone call from He. Got a little caught up - but she is too wrapped up with her boyfriend to want to do anything with me....

Reading is a good habit to build into everyday, don't you think? I finished The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho yesterday - took notes of some of the passages that 'hit me'.

Page 8 - But when he remembered to complain about the burden of its weight, he remembered that, because he had the jacket he had withstood the cold of the dawn.
Page 11 - Personal Legend - everything you have wanted to accomplish. Everyone, when they are young, knows what their PL is...
Page 27 - He had to decide between something he was accustomed to and something he wanted to have.
Page 27 - When each day is the same it's because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives everyday that the sun rises.
Page 31 - You can not trust a man if you do not know his house.
Page 41 - This was not a strange place, it was a new one.
Page 62 - When you want something all the universe conspires to help you achieve it.
Page 68 - But he was able to understand one thing: making a decision is only the beginning of things.
Page 84 - If you can concentrate always on the present, you will be happy.
Page 93 - Without love, one's dreams have no meaning.
Page 95 - Go and try.
Page 111 - When something is written, there is no way to change it.
Page 135 - The heart does what it can.
Page 136 - No one fails to suffer the consequences of everything under the sun.
Page 150 - When we strive to be better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.

I decided to alternate reading a novel with some of the textbooks I've collected, so now I'm reading the first book of the History of US. I'm just going to note what pages I read on a card by the book. I'm on page 56 now.

So today it's planning meals day, 15-minutes in the living room, and getting caught up with paperwork and recording things.

3:03 pm

I made a vegetable and turkey salad for A & B, with cranberry dressing. I think I should have melted the sugar and vinegar to make it combine more, but it was pretty good. We are going out to dinner tonight so I'm not going to be planning meals today - and I got distracted with an email about the conference so it's good to take something off the plate.

10:32 pm

I made my way thru the initial stack of papers - made calls to pay two bills - will need to make more calls tomorrow. (I like to get the frequent buyer points so call to pay with credit card when I can.) Ci emailed she would work with me on doing modified FlyLady program so that is good.

Spent some time looking at fabric - boy the prices have really gone up for the Kona Cotton! I wish I had more of that, and less of what I do have.

Went out to dinner to see Ka - a former student of B's - great guy. He and wife now have house and will have baby in March. I ate a little more than half my portion - usually I eat more so that was a good move on my part of working to control eating portions!

I asked A to come with me tomorrow with my mom.

Saturday, November 26, 2011

2011-11-26T12:21:00.000-08:00

So I haven't written a lot since first I switched to fitbit and then the Irish came and there were other little trips - but now I think life is settling down again so I will write here again.

We had a nice, although not delicious, Thanksgiving.

We made most of the the food on Wednesday: mashed potatoes (B used a different recipe that he got at Whole Foods - Cheesy Mashed Potatoes. I didn't like them as much as the recipe I usually use from my mom where you just add cream cheese to mashed potatoes.), corn dressing (I made 2 bags with 2 containers of maple sausage, onion, celery and apple and 1 bag with dried apricots, dried cranberries, apple, mango, pine nuts). I made batons of yam and sweet potatoes, and small diced some red onion and sauteed them with some rosemary. The day of I made some pasta and added Parmesan cheese and ricotta cheese and I made string beans with sauteed sliced almonds. The day of B made the turkey. This year he didn't brine it - he put maple, orange juice and sage on the bird and basted it. He made a gravy with the drippings - I didn't try it as B and A said it didn't taste that tasty - was burned I guess. We also had cranberry sauce and rolls. It was all good - but not delicious. The samples tasted better on Wednesday I think.

We played a few board games - then later watched Water for Elephants* on TV and then A & M and I went to a few stores. She got some stretch canvases at Michael's and we went to Walmart but it was too crowded so then just came back. We watched some TV then B & I went to bed and then stayed up for more TV.

* The book was so much better!

Yesterday we walked to Brother's for lunch, then I made cranberry sauce from scratch (easy peasy) I hope I'll never get canned again.

I was going to relax and then FMQ, but A & M came back so that disrupted the slow momentum from actually happened. M showed A how to actually draw a landscape and then paint it. It was amazing to see. She took art in high school and read "drawing on the right side of the brain" - she is very good with doing it now.

Alex's Painting and inspiration photos
He will be adding more paint to cover the grid lines and to add detail.

I wish I had taken a photo of the cute painting Ma was working on - her little dog standing dressed as a regal child holding his tiger doll. Very nicely done.

I opened a lot of envelopes that B had piled up in his system (but I didn't know the system) - I think we are okay with bills - there were a few checks that need to be deposited so that is good.

Changes

2011-11-16T23:58:00.000-08:00

It's funny and sad and still surprising to me how I can get so excited about something - and then something will happen so my guts just aren't into it anymore.

I can't think of anything that has been the reverse.

Friends come and go - projects.

Used to be though they would just fade away. Now I make more effort to hang on to the old and I feel sad when things don't work out.

It's so hard to know why things change....

Homeschool Moms

2011-09-07T19:55:00.000-07:00

Every year we try to get together - the other ladies started home school from day one - we started first grade. Anyway, the group was larger this year than usual...

Lisa, June, Claudia, Rebecca, JoAnn

Notes for July 29, 2011 - Friday

2011-07-29T23:59:00.000-07:00

Friday - Took Ci to Bombay Indian Restaurant in Hillcrest - delicious - nice chat. After we walked around and then I drove her to see different neighborhoods. After I left her off I went to Borders to see if the prices had gone down - but not enough to bother with and the store is a mess. I went to DSW and tried on shoes - lots of them. and I bought several too. They put one on hold for me at another store - I called Be and he came with me - we had dinner at Cheesecake factory - salad was okay but the peanut butter cheesecake was fabulous!

Thursday - Took mom to SDSU for exercise - I did 1.5 mile at 3.7 speed - yeah! Then took her to BC for hair do - she looked nice. I made nice salad for dinner.

Wednesday - The dishwasher repair guy came and now dishwasher is fixed. yeah! I thought I was going to lunch with Irish but didn't connect and they thought it was dinner so we rescheduled. I watched videos and got things ready to FMQ. Be and I went to Himalayan restaurant.

Tuesday - Took mom to SDSU for exercise - I did a 18 minute mile - felt good about it until I saw that I'm supposed to be closer to 10 or 12 minutes or even less. Oh well. Then took her to BC for manicure and pedicure. I think this was the night Be and I went to BBQ in Coronado. Mom is doing well - the antibiotics are helping her.

Monday - Went to dentist for the first part of my cap. Went okay. On the way back I went to Irish to drop off needle and thread they left in the van. I made appt at a dermatologist in the same building for next Tuesday. On the way back from there I stopped at Subway to eat.

Sunday - can't remember

Saturday - evening met He and watching an interesting movie - Limitless. I dreamt about the movie this week. If only....

Notes for July 23, 2011 - Saturday

2011-07-23T10:28:00.000-07:00

This morning I was deep in a dream. One of those complicated dreams but restful at the same time. I can't remember the dream now - probably even if the phone hadn't rung (rang?) I wouldn't remember it.

But the phone did ring. Ma at my mom's assisted living place called. "She has a really bad smell, we think it's an infection." Okay I said, I'll call the doctor. After washing my face I think and call back. When was she last bathed? have you checked her bandage? From where is the smell coming?

Yesterday. No, that's your bandage we don't touch them. Not from the bandage - just an all over smell.

I loose years of my life talking with the assisted living people. I explained again that I provided the bandages, but they have been putting them on with ointment every few days.... They are so inconsistent. And Ma really shouldn't be working in that job - but she comes to work and is there - which some others do not consistently so I can see why Lu keeps her on. But Ma lies...

I call the doctor and am able to make an appointment. I let Ma know - adding again that the bandages were being put on by them. I ask how my mom is feeling - she is okay - no change. Then I sit on the edge of the bed.

Ma calls back to say she changed the bandage and it is infected but the smell isn't coming from that. She also says she called to verify that a shower had been given yesterday and it was. Further proof I'm thinking that she just lies and says anything to cover herself. I wish she weren't working there - but she will be there as long and beyond....

So now I have an hour before I get mom for her appointment. Maybe I shouldn't have been setting out and sewing these past few day. Maybe instead I should have started with paperwork and cleaning.

Notes for July 14, 2011

2011-07-14T13:16:00.000-07:00

Today started by my trying to do the blood pressure - while I was doing it the phone rang two times. The first time there was no message. The second time I could hear confusion in the background. I used the *69 to get the number to call back - turned out it was VLM. My mom was throwing up so they thought probably no outings today for her. (Earlier they had called to wake me and say she had a skin tear on her hand as she had brough her hand back and hit the wall or the head of the bed.) So my BP was 140 over something - it wa okay and the pulse is okay too. I think I will need to see doctor for myself if the BP stays high. I don't know enough about it yet.

I waited to see her - she was okay. She had had lunch with no problems and they had her waiting for me in the front. The bandage they had on her was about to leak though so I got one of the better bandages and Sarah helped get that on. Unfortunately I left to get my glasses so didn't see the skin tear. She said she put neosporin on it and the bandage - I will get a few more of them so they have them for her. I left a large box of large regular bandages....

I have been thinking that perhaps I should bring her to SDSU three or four days a week.... I'm not sure if that would be too much for her or not...

So I missed hanging out with Ba today as when she called I thought I was going to be bringing mom to doctors so she I'm sure has other things to do instead of hanging with me.

I'm bummed today - want company or want to be alone. I don't just want to be with someone who is not interacting with me.

(1:16 pm at gym)

Notes for July 11, 2011

2011-07-11T11:05:00.000-07:00

Hmm - I'm having trouble being consistent with my postings.... I'm not even being consistent on fitbit - so these days are lost.

Today though I woke early and spent a few hours working in the yard - I used the hand plow to weed the front - then a rake to smooth things and to get rid of the dead plants. I went to the side and picked up rocks - put the white ones in the entry way and the others at the left of the garage. I moved the round steps from under the brown cover so they are at the top of that area now - it was unsafe the way I had first done it as one couldn't see the steps but it would be uneven when walking on the brown tarp.

Then I went thru the drawers in the sewing/guest room and got rid of a lot or moved it around.

I took several naps today too - I think that was because I work so early. But it felt good to be outside working in the coolness of the morning.

It also was wonderful that Bernie is helping with getting the guest bathroom in order. I got a shower head that he put on - and he is using different chemicals to clean the bottom tray. We got new handles but they are the wrong size so will return them. And he got some fake caulking that I think would look bad - but it needs five days to cure so he isn't using it after all. I wonder if he will return it? Or if it will collect dust in the garage? We have so much stuff collecting dust now....

The three of us went out for late lunch to Baquette Express - good sandwiches - delicious bread.

Then I lost steam and spent time folding clothes and watching Harry Potter movies - but I fell asleep and didn't see the end again....

: )

Notes for July 5, 2011 - Tuesday

2011-07-05T23:59:00.000-07:00

Finally feeling better - and it's a good thing as today was Tuesday - the day I take my mom to her exercise class and then to the Beauty College for her nails.

She is doing great.

After I rested a bit then went to the Irish and took cousin Ma and her friend out to Rubio's they hadn't tried fish tacos yet but did like them.

: )

Notes for July 4, 2011 - Monday

2011-07-04T15:50:00.000-07:00

I have still been wearing and using the journal on fitbit.com instead of here - but I am going to go back in time and get somethings up to date here.

Al had his friend An over last night so I got bagels for breakfast. We watched some TV and worked on our computers for most of the day.

It's wonderful to feel well again. (Since returned from Philly I have been dizzy and in bed.)

Notes for June 4, 2011 - Saturday

2011-06-04T22:30:00.000-07:00

Today I got up early enough to go to the gym and do a mile on the treadmill - nice to have gym within walking distance.

Then we met Jo and Ba at the Boynton for lunch. We all had pizza - DH was so looking forward to having pizza here. You know how he is always saying the pizza is better here. I can't really tell the difference - although it didn't have as much cheese so I was happy.

Then it was on to the frat house - about 30 'brothers' were there - many had wives or girlfriends with them. Someone they seemed younger than when we came in 2006 - I think it's because I have seen them before and this time could say Hi and what not. I could see the younger them inside them somehow. It was a wonderful afternoon - especially for the men and they remembered earlier times and got caught up. We walked to the campus and to different buildings - such a beautiful campus.

So back at the frat house there were guys living there over the summer - they came out every once in a while and chatted a little but mainly they kept to themselves. There were lots of changes since the last visit inside - the fire marshal or someone made them put up fire walls and open passageways from one side of the house to the other. Obviously a lot of drinking and partying goes on at that house. But they were very nice guys too.

Each year the frat has a composite picture made up of all the members - and they had them posted lining the walls and stairwells. So it was interesting to see how the men at the party had changes in the three or four photos they were in.

Jo's friend Ba is very nice - I remember last time I spoke with her a lot too - but maybe this time we will email and get to know each other more. There was another wife, Sh, who lives in New Hampshire that I enjoyed chatting with too - we exchanged email addresses. I spoke a little with a few of the other ladies but not as long as chatting with Ba and Sh.

The food was food - one of the ladies who lives near has a neighbor who does catering - prepare an all Italian feast. Homemade manicotti, chicken cacciatore, meatballs, delicious bread rolls - salad. It was good. Of course I had so little bread this last month that I was really enjoying all of it today!

People stayed there chatting - I helped clean up as I was sort of out of things to say (as did others) so the clean up was easy.

We are now back in the hotel - tomorrow we have final brunch with folks then it's on to Waterbury and other things. I didn't realize we were so near to Sturbridge Village might be nice to go there is there is time - DH has the day planned out with open spaces so not sure if there is time.

Tired.

Notes for June 3, 2011 - Friday

2011-06-03T20:51:00.000-07:00

Had a very nice day in Worcester MASS. DH and I walked together first to the downtown - then back to the campus side of things. Beautiful day, lots to see. Went to Boynton's for lunch - he called a guy he went to college with to meet us. Very nice conversation with him - then back to see his place. Full of plants, very nice. He had a terrible father - one night he asked him to pick him up after a party at WPI his father came and then said he was wasting his time so he was out of college and pulled him out of all his classes. So he went in the service, served in Vietnam - has post tramatic stress syndrome. Got two degrees after on his own - had a son (now 28) - several jobs - several girlfriends - bought a house divided into four units (had to retire early as he has sleep apnea) rents it out. Has gained roughly double his weight since retiring - has all sorts of illnesses now. But he was a good story teller and positive most of the time with us.

Got back to hotel for a little break then to restaurant to meet Pete, MaryAnn, Mike and Tom Burns. Wonderful food and conversation - much easier to hear at this place than the Boynton.

Notes for May 31, 2011 - Tuesday

2011-05-31T23:01:00.000-07:00

Took mom to BS for hair cut. VLM told me they have not been giving her shower on Tuesday as her hair is done that day. I'd written them note about a month ago telling them that Tuesday was day I was taking her to have hair done - I thought they would be able to change her shower day - or let me know if that wasn't a good day. Oh well. Now we know. I just had her hair cut today not dried or styled. I was not able to have her nails done....

Notes for May 29, 2011 - Sunday

2011-05-29T23:58:00.000-07:00

Today was pretty much a bust.

Cold.

Ate alot. Not the right stuff.

Didn't exercise.

Didn't clean and didn't finish any sewing projects either.

Cajun Chicken and Cajun Spice

2011-05-29T10:31:00.000-07:00

Bernie made these last night - putting the links here so I remember them!

Cajun Chicken

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cajun-Chicken/Detail.aspx

and the Cajun Spice:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cajun-Spice-Mix-2/Detail.aspx

Notes for May 28, 2011 - Saturday

2011-05-28T23:19:00.000-07:00

I had a good day. Started with breakfast with DH and DS, then I went off for a sewing class. I was late so missed the official demo - but one of the students showed me the block. Very nice. I didn't think I would like it from the title: 10 minute bow tie. People were doing them in different sizes and colors. I worked on my Chinese coin pieces. I think I have enough now and should start to make it a quilt top.... Would be nice to have a quilt to give DS for graduation - I wanted to give him one when he graduated from high school but I didn't know how to finish a quilt up - now I do....

DH and I BBQed chicken for dinner - it was good. The salad was too plain though and I nibbled a lot after dinner.

Notes for May 27, 2011 - Friday

2011-05-27T23:23:00.000-07:00

I went to quilting class this morning - it was nice. I got set up, chatted, watched the demo and sewed some Chinese Coin pieces together. Had lunch with Hope. We mainly discussed SDCUE stuff, but it was nice.

I was so tired, so when I went home I fell asleep for a few hours - got up at seven.

Then I made a good salad.

Went thru more fabric pieces to get them a little organized and to get rid of little pieces to the lady making pet beds....

Notes for May 26, 2011 - Thursday

2011-05-26T23:39:00.000-07:00

Another day to take mom out. We went to beauty college for her to have pedicure - the new student is very nice. She has an elderly grandma so she is used to older people.

After that we went to Walmart for supply run - they had everything we needed in stock - and in multiples so I bought so much they had someone come to help me get it into the van. At the end I had to put mom in and put stuff around her! So perhaps I will not need to go back until September. I hope I can find a space for the stuff in the garage!

At home I went thru another box of old papers - feels like I'm on a roll.

DH came home early we watched an old Ester Williams movie together then he took a nap and I cleaned the kitchen and made dinner. Left over pork and broccoli from Tuesday and a salad.

So much fat today again. Scale says I lost 5.5 pounds.

Notes for May 24, 2011 - Tuesday

2011-05-24T23:00:00.000-07:00

Tuesday I take my mom out. When I came back there
were lots of emails for work or volunteering - before I knew it -
my husband was texting saying he was on his way home and he was
hungry. (I had texted earlier that I would start dinner at 8 - it was
9 when he said he was returning home - we eat late.)

I was saved though as I had gotten two packets of seasoning mix at the
store (already had the pork and broccoli/cauliflower. I had put the
pork in the marinade when I came home so it was ready. I got this
simple dinner on the table within 30 minutes. This stuff was really
good - it might just be my new emergency meal!

Brown Sugar Bourbon Marinade from Grill Mates

Veggie Steamers Cheddar Cheese from McCormick/Schilling

I got the packets on sale - they were around $1.50 each.

Food for May 22, 2011 Sunday

2011-05-22T22:59:00.001-07:00

Daily Totals

Calories

686

Fat

22 g

Fiber

7.8 g

Carbs

86.4 g

Sodium

1567.7 mg

Protein

24.1 g

Water

4 cup

Daily Calorie Composition: 54% from carbs, 31% from fat and 15% from protein.

Breakfast

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FoodAmountCalsFatFiberCarbsSodiumProtFav

Limeade
1 cup480012.93.50
Subtotal 480012.93.50

Morning Snack

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Lunch

Around 3pm?
This was half a sandwich that was left over from event Bernie attended. Really trying to watch the fat intake today.

FoodAmountCalsFatFiberCarbsSodiumProtFav

Limeade
2 cups960025.870
Cornbread-Wheat(Great Harvest Bread Company)
1 slice1402.54272904
Turkey
1 serving96201.582615.5
Cranberry Sauce
1 tbsp2500.26.54.70
Cucumber, Peeled, Raw
1 stick100.10.20.20.1
Subtotal 3584.64.3611127.819.6

Afternoon Snack

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Dinner

Around 9pm
See journal entry for eggplant recipe.
Ate with Bernie and Alex!

FoodAmountCalsFatFiberCarbsSodiumProtFav

June's Indian Eggplant
1 serving1257.40000
Madras Lentils Entree, Indian Cuisine(Tasty Bite)
0.3 package72338.42703.6
Broccoli Florets
1/4 cup60.10.50.94.80.3
Dressing, Made From Lowfat Mayonnaise
1 oz776.903.2161.60.6
Egyptian Licorice Mint Tea
1 serving000000
Subtotal 28017.43.512.5436.44.6

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Notes for May 21, 2011 - Saturday

2011-05-21T23:58:00.000-07:00

The world didn't end.

I made breakfast and dinner - and ate all three meals with A and B.

I finally finished my block for the Liberated Round Robin! And I made the Friday Block Party block for yesterday!

Didn't get to the gym - maybe tomorrow? It's graduation so the campus will be too crowded. I'll walk around the block.

Can't believe how much fat I'm eating - even trying to be careful. Keeping track in fitbit.

Food for May 21, 2011 Saturday

2011-05-21T23:01:00.000-07:00

Daily Totals

Calories

1354

Fat

65.3 g

Fiber

21.5 g

Carbs

140.9 g

Sodium

1724 mg

Protein

61.1 g

Water

13 cup

Daily Calorie Composition: 40% from carbs, 42% from fat and 18% from protein.

Breakfast

Around noon.
Ate with Bernie and Alex!

FoodAmountCalsFatFiberCarbsSodiumProtFav

Coach's Oats Dry(Coach's)
1/3 cup1603427106
Apple, Raw
30 grams140.10.63.30.90.1
Banana
1/3 banana350.10.88.30.60.4
Rice Beverage, Original(Rice Dream)
1/3 cup400.708.3300.3
Egyptian Licorice Mint Tea
1 serving000000
Subtotal 2493.95.446.941.56.9

Morning Snack

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Lunch

Around 3:00 pm I think.
Bernie picked up Subway salad for me - double tuna and no dressing. Ate with Bernie and Alex!

FoodAmountCalsFatFiberCarbsSodiumProtFav

Tomatoes(Subway)
8 wheels13005.300
Cucumbers(Subway)
8 slices000000
Lettuce(Subway)
1 serving000000
Tuna(Subway)
2 servings520480062020
Drink Mix, Fruit Punch(Crystal Light)
1.3 grams7000130
Spinach, Raw
1/8 bunch100.20.91.533.61.2
Subtotal 55048.20.96.9666.621.2

Afternoon Snack

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Dinner

Around 9pm
I can't believe how much fat I'm eating - and I really thought I was being careful! I made the meal, ate with Bernie and Alex.

FoodAmountCalsFatFiberCarbsSodiumProtFav

Chicken
1 serving2357.232150023
Lettuce
1 serving200.30.41.70.2
Tomatoes
3 wheels50.10.61.44.80.3
Corn
2 oz773.7110.6922.5
Peas(Souper Salad)
1/4 cup25024452
Beans
1/4 cup652.16.814.4189.84.4
Honey Mustard Barbecue Sauce
1 tbsp2500.561550
Limeade
1 serving480012.93.50
Broccoli Florets
1/4 cup60.10.50.94.80.3
Onion, Sweet, Raw
1/4 serving1200.32.830.3
Egyptian Licorice Mint Tea
1 serving000000
Subtotal 50013.315.174.2999.533

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Really tried to have more fluids today - had these after dinner....

FoodAmountCalsFatFiberCarbsSodiumProtFav

Drink Mix, Fruit Punch(Crystal Light)
1.3 grams7000130
Limeade
1 serving480012.93.50
Subtotal 550012.916.50

Notes for May 20, 2011 - Friday

2011-05-20T23:15:00.000-07:00

I'm now keeping track of stuff on the FitBit site.

It was an okay day - cleared the desk, several new people joined the Lib RR.

The End.

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LibRR -Finally starting to quilt

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