Day 308: 7/15/12 - "Undiscovered"

"You see the look that's on my face
You might think I'm out of place
I'm not lost, no, no, just undiscovered"

- "James Morrison"

Too Hot!  I got up this morning and went to the fitness center since I had missed yesterday - I got my 5K in pretty easily and headed back home.  I later went out to get my paper - and man was it entirely too hot to be at the store!  I felt as if I was being fried alive as I waited to cross the street (funny how lights seem to hold longer when you don't want them too!).  I was walking, by the way, so this wasn't just one of those times when the car is hot.  It was boiling!  The way back was just as tough since I was carrying my groceries and my purse.  I was so drained when I got back I actually drank two glasses of water (those who know me, know I hate water!).  Mother Earth, we need some relief!

Day 301: 7/8/12 - "Hot In Herre"

"It's getting hot in here..."

-"Hot in Herre" by Nelly

Humidity at 100%  Today was one of those days where the humidity was so high that walking outside made you feel you had on a heavy wool blanket.  I'm so glad the weather was that way today rather than yesterday when I went for my run - I wouldn't have made it a mile, let alone nearly 6!

Off to Bed Early: I forgot that I'm opening the desk tomorrow since one of my staff members is extending her vacation.  I hate opening on Mondays but at least I'll get off at my normal time and can come home and start taking care of some business (I hope!).  Wish me luck - I've got 3 major projects to get done in less than 2 months time.  Think I can do it?  I hope so!

Day 203: 4/1/12 - "Circle of Friends"

"But, I quit. I give up.
Nothing's good enough for anybody else
it seems.
And I quit. I give up.
Nothing's good enough for anybody else
it seems.

And being alone
is the best way to be.
When I'm by myself it's
the best way to be.
When I'm all alone it's
the best way to be.
When I'm by myself
nobody else can say goodbye."

-"Circle of Friends" by Edie Brickell

I Don't Like the Heat: Today it had to be at least 90.  I really hope it was Mother Nature playing an April Fool's joke on us weather-wise, because if not, it is going to be one hella hot spring/summer/fall.  I actually managed to do some spring cleaning today and finished the guest room, guest bath, foyer laundry room, dining room, and kitchen.  Next weekend will be the living room, master bed, closet, and master bath.  Sadly, due to my habit of being a lazy slob, those spaces are complete train wrecks that will take another few hours of work...plus, it was just too darn hot today and I also had to fix dinner and lunch for the week.

Off to Bed with Aches and Pains: Ever had one of those days where everything just hurts but you aren't sick (flu)?  I'm having that today.  I swear, my hip, my back, my arms, my head, my neck, my stomach, my legs, my ankle, both feet, right knee.  Jeez...I think I'm out of body parts that can hurt, but I shouldn't say that too loud - I'm sure my body can find other ways to make me suffer.

Weekend Blues: I've really got to try to find something fun to do on the weekends.  This sitting around the house (even if I'm cleaning) is getting old and beyond boring.  I'd really rather have something to do other than worry about whether I should wash my hair or not (boring!).  And though I really like taking advantage of the Starz free preview, sitting around and watching TV is not what I had in mind either.

Day 190: 3/19/12 - "Got You Where I Want You"

"Hey maybe just a smile
Oh hey do you know that I can dance
Could we talk for a while

I think you're smart
You sweet thing
Tell me your sign
I'm dying here

Ooh got you where I want you
Ooh got you where I want you
Oh yea
Ooh got you where I want you
I want you bad"

-"Got You Where I Want You " by The Flys

Stormy Weather: San Antonio doesn't usually get huge amounts of bad weather, but today we're under a tornado warning.  i find that I'm more frightened of the possibility of tornadoes down here, simply because there are no sirens to help warn me.  If I have my TV on and still have power, then I get an alert.  But what if I don't?  I start to worry that I'd sleep through a major storm.  I have a perfectly safe looking walk-in closet that I could hide in, but that's not where my bed is!  I'll just have to hope for the best and that I wake up in the morning.

My Opportunity to Speak:  I just found out today that I will get my opportunity to speak out against someone who, I feel, has been abusing their position and abusing those of us who work with them.  I know this person is worried about what others say about them, so this situation must be eating at them.  But we all deserve this opportunity and as I always say - if you are living right, then you have nothing to worry about.  Living wrong?  Then may whatever god you pray to have mercy on you, because you'll need it.

Weigh In: Tomorrow I get to find out my current weight.  I know I've dropped some weight because my clothes are fitting better.  But I don't know how this will balance with the muscle I've gained.  I could actually be the same weight but be healthier (which is fine with me).  Don't know if I'll post my weight here.  I'm not ashamed of it, but even I might have to draw the line of posting it on a blog!

Every Night: I have made myself commit to working on Angel of Mercy every day so that I can finish it in a timely manner.  My hope is that I'll finish it by the end of June (and ALA) and then find out if I have enough moxie to actually submit it to a publisher.

Day 29: 10/10/11 - "Girl Next Door"

"I don't know why I'm feeling sorry for myself

I spend all my time wishing that I was someone else..."

-"Girl Next Door" by Saving Jane

Time Zones: I just realized last night that my blog has been on Pacific Standard Time (not sure how that happened) but it explains why some of my midnight posts that I thought would bleed over to the next day, actually wound up being published on the day I had hoped they would be published.  Now that I've fixed it I'll have to remember to stop procrastinating with my publishing.  I can't believe it has been almost a month since I started this year long blogging adventure.  I'm proud of myself so far for being able to maintain it.

Rainy Days: We haven't had many rainy days lately in Texas, so I must say that the last couple of days were actually nice.  Though it was the weekend, so not exactly the best days to have nothing but clouds, rain, and storms.  But beggars (and we are definitely begging) can't be choosers.  I could have also done without the thunderstorm that rolled through early Sunday morning and scared the crap out of me.  I didn't know San Antonio could get that much thunder and lightning.  They say that we won't get any rain for the next week but the temperatures have dropped, so I'll take this all to mean that fall has finally come to Texas, only a couple of weeks later than most of the country.

Posting Late: Last night I was so tired I did not even finish this post - but I think because I started it yesterday it will still show up on the correct day.  The funny part about it is that I actually woke up around 1am this morning and realized that I had forgotten...and it bothered me. If I'm letting something as simple as forgetting to post to my blog get to me, what in the world am I going to do when something worse happens?  I'll have to ponder that later.  But for now I just wanted to finish this post and move on to the next one.  One day at a time.