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I’m going to be a better blogger next year - that’s going to be one of my resolutions. But why wait? It’s time for an update…
Christmas is nearly here, and I’m totally not feeling it. I actually got decorations up this year (note that I had to completely redecorate the tree this past weekend because I had to replace one string of lights that had gone out)… But haven’t gotten all my Christmas shopping done yet.
Keith and I are volunteering with the soup kitchen tomorrow; hopefully that will help me get my head on straight.
I had my front brakes worked on yesterday. They’ve been bad for a while; I’d gotten a quote at Brakes Plus a few months back, then when I had my oil changed & car inspected at a local shop last month they gave me an unsolicited quote for the brakes that beat the other one. What finally got me to split with 200 hard-earned dollars was that they sent me a coupon for 30% off labor if done by the end of the year. Thus… new brakes (pads, whatever).
Work’s been kicking my butt lately. I love the work, don’t get me wrong, it’s just very tiring & stressful - and it’s not the kind of work you just leave at the office. With email on my Mogul (yeah that’s another story I’ve never told here, but I ditched the Treo way back and “upgraded” to another phone I hate but am stuck with) and a company laptop… I still end up working at home, after 10-12 (or longer) hour days. And then there are the technical problems I crunch on subconsciously, and wake up at all kinds of crazy hours thinking about…
I’m determined to drop a few pounds before our next trip to Gulf Shores this coming April… I just haven’t been able to squeeze in any trips to the gym, and with this crazy, unpredictable Texas weather - one day it’ll be walks and bike-riding in shorts one day, while bundling up like an eskimo the next (no exercise those days). And don’t get me started on trying to eat healthy during the holidays…. ;-)
Oh. Here’s a shocker for anybody that knows me… I think we’re getting a cat. !!! Yeah, you read that right! Keith’s mom has two Ragdoll cats she’s been trying to find homes for. I’m STILL not completely sold on it, but Keith’s committed us to a trial run. I’m just thinking about MORE vet bills, another mouth to feed, kitty litter, claws on my leather sofa, cat pee, Khaki the ferocious Chihuahua…. lol (really, I’m not a pessimist, I swear!) We’ll see how it goes. I’ve got some pics on my phone, I’m just too lazy to go get my phone right now. I’ll post about it later.
And with that - it’s time to get dressed for work. If I don’t get another post in before Christmas - have a wonderful Christmas!
