2024 Project 365 – Week Forty-nine

It’s our anniversary! I stayed home from church today because we decided to work on our Christmas cards as our anniversary activity. 

Sunday, December 8th       

If you recall, last week I felt terrible on Saturday, but Sunday morning I was back to my usual self. 

Monday, December 9th 

I was completing an online questionnaire for physical therapy (for my shoulder) & was impressed at how “woke” they are. And then I went to my appointment and the person who worked with me starting talking about how terrible vaccines are. You win some, you lose some. (To be fair, my doctor was also concerned that I got both my flu and COVID vaccines at the same time & she thinks my greatly increased muscle/joint pain might be due to that.)

Tuesday, December 10th 

It was a rainy evening in Plateau. 

Wednesday, December 11th  

I have been STRUGGLING with my pants. I know I should just get rid of these and get some that fit, but for now I’m using one of these to at least keep them from dragging on the floor. 

Thursday, December 12th    

Dr.  M says that it’s Daisy’s fault that he eats so many fries - she has a built in frenchfry holder!

Meanwhile we had our service awards luncheon at work. I hit my 5 year mark in April, but we just do these once per year. The Nothing Bundt Cake bundtlet was delicious!

Friday, December 13th      

No photo. 

Saturday, December 14th     

It was my friend Jenny’s annual ornament swap at her church. I had a nice time! Also, I continue to be very short. It's a mystery to me.

I’m having an iron infusion tomorrow which I fully expect to solve all of my problems. I’ll suddenly be pain free, my leg swelling will disappear, I’ll sleep through the night, and I’ll be able to solve work conundrums with ease. If that’s not how it works I do NOT want to hear about it. Ha! What do you have going on this week?

2024 Project 365 – Week Forty-eight

NC decided that it was winter this week and I was not prepared. But to be fair, when am I ever prepared for winter?

Sunday, December 1st       

Soup & Snoop!

Monday, December 2nd 

My BeReal for the day.

Tuesday, December 3rd 

Dr. M had an appointment to check out some issues with his ear canals. I don’t know why, but apparently he would like to be able to hear me better. 

Wednesday, November 4th  

Baby baby it’s rude outside!

I’ll tell you what - Dr. M’s new cast iron obsession is to my utter benefit - these pork chops were delicious!

Thursday, December 5th    

I had a doctor’s appointment yesterday & got my blood test results back this morning. This seems…not great? Dr. M has been worried that I’m not eating enough protein. I am VERY ANNOYED that he’s right. 

Friday, December 6th      

At my home away from home picking up a prescription.

Saturday, December 7th     

Started off the day feeling pretty terrible so I just left my Christmas jammies on and added Christmas toppers. (I’m feeling better now.)

Remember back a few weeks ago when I said I was going to inventory the Christmas presents I’ve bought? Hahahaha! In my brain I only have one more gift to pick out, but who knows? It’s Christmas roulette over here. After a lot of dithering, I HAVE finished the annual Christmas poem. It kind of sucks, but it’s done! (Actually, it made me cry when I wrote it, which is my litmus test for whether or not it works, but it’s still possibly terrible - another mystery!)

2024 Project 365 – Week Forty-seven

Lots of pictures this week, mostly of family (as you might expect). Let’s dive in!

Sunday, November 24th       

As I mentioned last week Dr. M made a green bean casserole for our church potluck. He brought it to church and ate with us, which was great. Do I have photos of that? Nope. What I have is a picture of me listening to a tender vittles audiobook. Happy sigh.

Monday,  November 25th 

No photo.

Tuesday, November 26th    

The tree in the lobby at work (City Hall) is huge!

Wednesday, November 27th  

I wore my penguin toppers today. It’s my It’s Almost Christmas but Let’s Not Skip Thanksgiving look. 

Dr. M got a stand for his cast iron. It’s lovely! And I appreciate it because the pan cabinet was getting out of control.

Thursday, November 28th    

Thanksgiving! (Note Dr. M’s gorgeous green bean casserole - he made two for today. He might be done making green bean casserole for the next 5-10 years.)

Friday, November 29th      

Busy day! I went by my brother’s house to take their family photos (note: I’m not really a photographer - hopefully my niece can edit the photos so that they’re usable). Here are some shots from the day.

Then I went to see Wicked with my cousins. Holly & I wore the same sweater (she ended up with the second one I made). Fun!

Saturday, November 30th     

For the second day in a row I ate leftover dessert for breakfast (yesterday’s was banana pudding). Good stuff! Pretty sure my body is going to be very happy to start its regular routine this next week. 

I was surprised today at how well I felt physically. I’ve still had random weird joint pain ever since that flare last month but today I didn’t have any knee or hip pain as I did my usual light housework. That was nice. Shall we keep it up? Please and thank you. But enough about that - how was your Thanksgiving?

2024 Project 365 – Week Forty-six

I’m sitting here watching an Annie Oakley documentary while writing this post. She was quite a lady!

Sunday, November 17th       

We had a craft after church! We were supposed to be painting barn quilt squares with a heart pattern. But as usual I went my own direction. I told people that I was a beacon of joy. Ha! 

Monday,  November 18th 

I…have questions…

Tuesday, November 19th    

Christmas time is here… Also, what in the world is going on with the angel’s hair in the top left photo????

Wednesday, November 20th  

 I ordered some Christmas presents from Feryl Designs & of course bought something for myself. I was so tickled when they arrived and matched the outfit I was planning to wear today!

Thursday, November 21st    

Someone finally came in for the winter. 

Friday, November 22nd      

Dr. M says that he loves the artwork and the artist, but not that the sunset is happening at 5:30 down in the hollow.

Saturday, November 23rd     

Dr. M is simply the best. Not only is he going to make our green bean casserole for Thanksgiving, but he made one for my church potluck, and he brought it to church the next day. Here it sits, ready to be cooked on Sunday morning. 

We’ve almost made it to Thanksgiving. And then it’s a sprint to Christmas. I think SOON I’m going to pull out the gifts I’ve been buying throughout the year & make sure I really have everything - because last year my sister-in-law got the lamest gift EVER. I meant to get her something else, but oh well… Are you ready for Christmas?

2024 Project 365 – Week Forty-five

You know how I have a label on these posts called Drama Queen? There are at least two days this week that deserve that label. It means I’m entertaining, right? Right? 

Sunday, November 10th       

Too tired to be feral, too feral to be demure… 

Monday,  November 11th 

Rooster on the loose, and strutting his stuff.

Tuesday, November 12th    

I was trying to get a photo where it didn’t look like I just had one giant leg. I take a lot of selfies, but I’m not really all that good at it. Ha!

Wednesday, November 13th  

Happy birthday Dr. M!! We had dinner with Dad & Sue & they gave him this balloon. He did level up - this was birthday number 65 & he’s already made good use of his Medicare. 

Thursday, November 14th    

Rainy days call for soup for lunch. 

Friday, November 15th      

Dr. M had an outpatient procedure to remove some polyps from his stomach (precancerous). Then we came home & I scrambled some eggs to go on Bojangles' biscuits and sausage. 

Saturday, November 16th     

This is a dramatic reenactment of the moment I realized that I’m colder this fall because I lost 40 pounds in the last 7 months (on purpose, for my health). 

Pinky! She’ll probably have to come inside sometime this coming week, but she’s been perfectly happy on the deck this fall.

How was your week? I’ve moved through a number of stages and have arrived at it is what it is & we’ll just have to see what we see. And now I have my mom singing Que Sera Sera in my head…

2024 Project 365 – Week Forty-four

 Welp. 

Sunday, November 3rd        

Heading home from church.

Monday,  November 4th 

Dr. M pulled out his new cast iron dutch oven and made a MOST excellent soup. The only sad thing is that he had to make some spice substitutions and they were really (really) good and who knows if he can do it again.

Tuesday, November 5th    

Awww - I was so young and full of hope on my way to work!

Wednesday, November 6th  

I posted this on my socials: I’m sad. Numb (very on brand). Maybe later I’ll have some righteous anger. But I realized in the wee hours this morning something that I’ve always really known: this is who we are in this country. My whole life I’ve been surrounded by people whose idea of how government can help people is different than mine. This is not new. I’m a little flummoxed by the vessel that they’ve elected to carry out their will. And I’m trying not to be afraid for the marginalized folks who will get no love from this administration. I guess I’ll just have to do my best to love them myself.

But then Dr. M found some beauty. 

Thursday, November 6th    

This made me squee & laugh & so I’m sharing it with everyone I know. Because who doesn’t need some penguin squeeage?

Friday, November 8th      

People. I’m bored. Bored I tell you! (Images saved to my phone at 10:30 at night when I should have just shut everything down & gone to sleep already.)

Saturday, November 9th     

The Bug Household comforting itself with hockey & tuna melts. 

I know I’ll probably post more about politics in the future, but for now I’m taking a wee break to mourn (a break from politics - not a break from blogging!). You can check out Ellen’s blog if you need a fix - she will definitely oblige!