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Deep cleaning

TeresaMaree — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:17:55 +0000

All of this talk of redecorating and reorganizing things has me thinking about Spring cleaning, in September. I think I may bring out one of the steam cleaners and steam clean my carpet. I know it could probably use it since it’s been a few months, plus it just leaves the carpets feeling like new. Well, sort of.

To be honest though, I’d love to tear up the carpet in the vanity part of my bathroom. I hate carpet in bathrooms and really do not understand that whole concept at all. I’d love to put down stone tiles throughout my room and bathroom but that would cost more than I’m willing to spend considering I won’t be here that much longer. It would look nice though, and probably add some value to this place.

Slowly but surely

TeresaMaree — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:13:17 +0000

I’m slowly but surely working my way through this list of work I need to complete. I’ll only have a few more once I’m done with the weight loss pills one, and then it’ll be “me time” and I could use it. This weekend was so long, and I could really use some time to unwind and relax. I think I may even have a bubble bath or something. Those are always nice and I usually feel a lot better after. Plus, I bet it would help with the aching in my back from sleeping on that couch this weekend. I just hope I don’t fall asleep like I usually do. Not only do I fear drowning (which may be next to impossible this way, but still scary to think about) but I also hate waking up to no longer having warm water. Cold bubble baths are not fun at all!

Hungry little man

TeresaMaree — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:09:05 +0000

Kids have so much energy, and it seems that with that energy comes big appetites. At least in my experience with kids. I watch my youngest sister’s 3 boys after school everyday. It seems like they’re always hungry, and I’m not sure why that is other than them being so active.. I guess? No way they’re on an appetite suppressant that’s for sure! We get in from school, they have a snack and within an hour or so they’re ready for something else. I don’t have kids of my own so I’m not sure how normal that is. I can only assume that because they’re growing boys, active boys, that they’re just naturally going to be hungry as they “run off steam.”

I’ll tell you one thing though.. I’d love to have even an ounce of their energy. I can only imagine what I could get done in a day with even that.

Settling down

TeresaMaree — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:03:00 +0000

I’m looking forward to settling down again. Life has been kind of haywire for me for the last couple of years. I’ve moved from Georgia to Calgary, from Calgary to Newfoundland, from one small town in Newfoundland to another, and from there back to Georgia. I’ve done a lot of moving in the last 3 years. I’m tired of it and just ready to plant my roots somewhere.

When I was with my soon to be exhusband, I can remember planning on moving to different places when he was considering transferring within the company he worked for. I remember thinking how nice Charlotte, NC was and had even looked into Charlotte apartments but alas.. that chapter is closed, well with him in it of course. Now that I’ve been given this chance to start over, I’m really looking forward to my future. Regardless of where I end up, I know I’m going to be much happier now.

So little time

TeresaMaree — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:57:44 +0000

It seems like I’m losing hours in every day. Sure I have 24 as always but I just can’t seem to manage to squeeze in everything I need to get done in each day. Do you ever feel that way?

I think as soon as I finish up my work for truck accessories I’m going to get it in gear. I want to reorganize my closet, and possibly get started on swapping out that bedding I mentioned in an earlier post. I was going to do these things tomorrow, but why wait when I have a couple of hours left in today.. you know? That will open up tomorrow a bit so that I can hopefully get started on redecorating my bathroom. Of course I’m thinking about painting it, so I may put off the redecorating until then just in case.

At least I’ll have my cozy bed to sleep in tonight though. I spent the last couple of nights on my mom’s couch because Tyler took over my room at her place. The couch is nice but isn’t that great for sleeping for extended periods of time.. like, for more than a couple of hours. My back is all kinked up!

Swapping it out

TeresaMaree — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:51:38 +0000

I’m in the process of swapping out my bedding. I got a really lovely new quilt and matching shams for my birthday earlier this month and today I found a sheet set to match it. I also purchased a new throw pillow to go with it and a new shower curtain for my bathroom, which is in similar colors. I decided to wash the sheet set, so I’m waiting on all of that to dry before I can swap it out. I’m so excited and can’t wait to see what everything looks like once it’s all put together.

Of course doing all of this really makes me want to paint my room now, but I don’t know how much longer I’ll be here so I’m not sure I really want to put in much effort with that right now. Bah. We’ll see though.

Whip it

TeresaMaree — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:55:21 +0000

Have you tried an elliptical machine yet? I have and I’m so glad I invested in it. It was a little rough on me at first, causing a little aching in my legs but as I got used to it, it’s gotten much better. It’s a great workout. I use mine a couple of days a week, and when it’s raining and I can’t do my usual running and walking outdoors, it makes for a great alternative to get in my workout. I didn’t think I’d like something like this but I was happily surprised!

Be gone

TeresaMaree — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:43:57 +0000

I will be so happy when all of these birthdays are over with. I have a few more to go before that happens though. I could really use a natural appetite suppressant when I get to those parties too, let me tell you. All of that bad-for-you, good food is so tempting. It’s kind of hard to resist at times. I’m doing my best to avoid sugary foods lately as I’ve been trying to move to a healthier lifestyle. It’s been a lot harder than I thought it would be to be honest with you. I will say this though, every day that passes gets a little bit easier.. a little.

Pooped

TeresaMaree — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:36:24 +0000

My legs and feet are killing me. Actually, my back is too. I’ve had such a long last couple of weeks, and I am just so exhausted. Between watching my sister’s kids, birthdays and helping my mom here and there… yeah!

Speaking of feet; I need some new shoes. Some of the ones I wear most often are causing blisters on my heels. And we all know how uncomfortable that is when you wear any other shoes. Heck, even going barefoot hurts at times because my heel is just so sensitive right now. Maybe I just need some Dansko shoes? Not sure I can really afford to spend that much on them but I bet they wear nice!

I do know one thing.. I am so going to toss out both of these pairs that are causing me these blisters. No point in keeping them if they keep giving them to me. I’ll give them a couple more wears and see what happens though, before I get rid of them.

It’s an idea

TeresaMaree — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:24:34 +0000

My dad has been talking about getting a laptop recently, but he’s not sure what kind he wants. I keep seeing stuff about netbooks but I’m not sure he’d ever consider them because they’re a little small. Well, I think they’d be a little small for him I should say. I do know he’s not going to fork out a lot of money. I’m sure most people are the same way. Ideally I think he’d be comfortable in the less than $600 range. I’m sure he’d also need a fairly large display, or would want rather. He wouldn’t need anything too snazzy, since he’d only be using it for the internet; basic browsing, emailing, facebooking and so on. I think one of those netbooks would work if the screens were a little larger.. but I guess that would defeat the purpose of them?