Random Ponderings

And now, in an effort to change my mood from one bordering on the morose/emo that I've been experiencing all evening to one a little less concerned with navel gazing, I've decided to list some of the things I'm greatful for right now.  Please excuse the (temporary, I promise!) icky squishy positive-ness while I attempt to reset my internal compass.

Today I am thankful for (in no particular order):

1. A comfortable bed with inviting pillows, a memory foam mattress cover, and a cuddly teddy bear named Bear-nard.  Yes, I am a grown woman who sleeps with a stuffed animal.  What of it?
2. The song "The Dog Days are Over" by Florence + the Machine.  It makes me happy in a hopeful/melancholy way.
3. A job that I honestly enjoy and which makes me both shake my head and laugh on a daily basis.
4. A brother who randomly hugged me because I reminded him about a Christmas gift bag that had been in his room for almost a year.
5. Driving in the snow and NOT wrecking my car.
6. Diet Coke on sale at Smith's.
7. Knowing that it really is "Smith's" rather than the seemingly more grammatically correct "Smiths."
8. Girlfriends/family
9. The fact that the previous two words are synonyms in my world
10. Chocolate
11. My Nook and those who invented it
12. Amazon and free two day shipping
13. All of that uber-personal spiritual stuff
14. Little kids
15. White christmas lights in a dark room 
16. The way things seem to turn out not how I expected that they should, but in a way that's infinitely better in the long run

And now to find Bear-nard and get some sleep.  Here's to a more peaceful and balanced tomorrow.

Hooray!

The (metaphorical) eggs hatched today. Life is good :)

what i've learned this week

1. Sleep is a good thing, but sometimes the book is worth staying up late.

2. I don't think I'll ever understand why people "woo" while working out. Perhaps I'm doing it wrong, but this doesn't make sense in my world.

3. The weather will suck if you hope to go swimming.

4. Friends are a very good thing. So are iPods.

5. Don't count your chickens before they hatch, but don't expect ducks when you're promised chickens either.

6. Quiet Sunday mornings are a wonderful thing.

life lately

I've finally pulled some of the pics off of my camera and thought I'd share:

Luke Graduated (and so did his hair);





I was lucky enough to participate in the Race for the Cure 2010 with a fabulous group of women;





Eris is still her wonderful sassy/cute self;





And most importantly, we have a new neighbor. (Can you spot the baby chipmunk?)

so that's what all of the whining has been about

we've been remodeling our (only) bathroom for what feels like EVER. and, i've been whining about it ad nauseum. so, due to popular demand, i've put together some pics so everyone can see why i've had my knickers in a twist for going on three weeks. thanks to everyone who's sympathized, and i promise to shut up about this already! i'm looking forward to a life lived sans construction...