2024 Project 365 – Week Ten

Once again, I’ve got nothing here. Let’s just dive into the photos.  
Sunday, March 3^rd            
My birthday! Here are my birthday flowers from Dr. M (which are gorgeous), and the aforementioned cake from church. It was good!
 

I went to brunch with friends and took no photos of other people. I felt it was more important to take a photo of my livermush benedict and peach cobbler. Yes, I know I had just had a slice of chocolate cake.          
 

Monday, March 4^th
Dr. M caught this bluebird taking a bath. Makes me smile.  
 

Tuesday, March 5^th                          
That feeling when you wear a sweater and everyone thinks you made it (I did not).
 

Wednesday, March 6^th  
Choir practice. We’ll see how long I keep it up this time (last time I got COVID almost right away & couldn’t really sing for several months).
 

Thursday, March 7^th                               
My office smelled extra eggy this morning (from my breakfast sandwich) so I grabbed this & it made me wonder what would happen if we just went around spraying it at people until they decided that caring for people in the margins is a better idea than whatever it is that we’re doing now. Who’s with me?

Walked downtown to a shoe store in the square, got my feet measured, purchased new walking shoes, & walked back to work in less than half an hour.

Friday, March 8^th           
Came home to chaos. Was this a lemming situation? Cowabunga? A metaphor for the political landscape right now? But seriously I think I need a better yarn containment situation.
 

Saturday, March 9^th                            
Made my mom’s version of Fruit Cocktail cake for a church potluck & it was a slice of bliss from my childhood. So good! Also, vaniall forever (she consistently misspelled vanilla).
 

It’s a gorgeous day here and after I got home from church I spent some time cleaning out the wildflower bed. Now my arms are noodles. I think I need to start doing some arm workouts. Wait, this sounds familiar. I think I do this every year. Maybe one year I’ll actually do it! What do you wish you would actually do?

2024 Project 365 – Week Nine

It’s my birthday! It’s my birthday! I’m so full of chocolate cake it’s just crazypants (details below). Lots of photos from this week, so buckle up.
Sunday, February 25^th           
Went to dad & Sue’s. My dad was in charge of the pizza and he got PINEAPPLE on it. It was delicious. I asked the interwebs yay or nay, and got 24 yeses, 10 nos, and 3 not sures. That’s the most comments I’ve gotten on a post in a while!
 

Meanwhile, Sue’s orchids absolutely love their sun room. And I had to ask if the poinsettia was real because it looks so gorgeous.  

Monday, February 26^th
Dr. M took his annual photo of the ancestral Flossie Phlox (Flossie was his grandmother) at his dad’s house. It’s (barely) hanging on.
 

Tuesday, February 27^th                          
I’ve gained some weight in the last year. But even so I think I see myself as larger than I actually am. Exhibit A: I was making the 2X version of this sweater but I thought it didn’t look big enough so I added a bunch of extra stitches. Now I have a sort of cape-like shrug situation. It’s lovely as long as you don’t compare it to the original pattern (also let’s not talk about how I didn’t swatch so it’s way too short). Lesson learned? I don’t know - I probably still won’t swatch. But I might actually measure myself to see what size my item needs to be.
 

Went by dad & Sue’s and finished the most recent puzzle (“most recent” – ha! They’ve already finished another one & started the next one by now.)
 

Wednesday, February 28^th  
Happy happy…
 

I started a new project, which right now kind of looks like some sort of Thanksgiving craft. Not my usual colors. We shall see!
 

Thursday, February 29^th                               
Happy mail from Oh Happy Dani. She is such a force for good in the world.
 

The ancestral phlox is really thriving in our yard. I love it so.
 

Friday, March 1^st           
My crazy coworkers had a mini party for me for my birthday! (I say crazy, but we basically do this for every birthday.) This is the first of THREE chocolate cakes that I have had this weekend.
 

Saturday, March 2^nd                           
Went out with the family and then back to dad & Sue’s for chocolate cake #2. It had a penguin on it! (Note: dad & Sue were there, but I didn’t get a photo. What the heck.)
 

Today is my actual birthday & after church my cousin organized a little reception with yet another chocolate cake. I’ll post photos from that next week. I feel well and truly celebrated and now I’m wondering why I didn’t plan to take tomorrow off from work because I need a little rest from all this partying. Ha! Also, I’d like to state for the record that every one of those cakes was DELICIOUS. But perhaps I’ll steer clear of cake for a while (after I finish the leftovers of course). What are you celebrating lately? Does it involve chocolate cake?   

2024 Project 365 – Week Eight

There are five photos of me this week (I’m counting Sunday as one photo) and in each one I’m wearing a different glasses topper. But I’m not obsessed.
Sunday, February 18^th           
I got to spend time with my great-nephews (and some other people) Sunday evening! Gray is SO ACTIVE and adorable, and Eli is not quite as active (being an infant) but also adorable. Not pictured: Eli chewing my fingers vigorously.

     
 

Monday, February 19^th
Sent Dr. M this photo of me eating a protein bar on my way to mall walk with my bestie.
 

Tuesday, February 20^th                          
A coworker saw this sweater at Goodwill and thought it looked like something I needed. She was RIGHT!
 

Wednesday, February 21^st
No photo.
 
Thursday, February 22^nd                              
Dr. M got to watch the first spring training game of the season. Woo hoo!
 

Friday, February 23^rd                              
I voted in the primary. I was very excited to vote for Jeff Jackson for Attorney General – hopefully he makes it through the primary and then wins in the general election.
 

After work I “had” to stay at Dad & Sue’s house until I finished the puzzle. Hard times. Ha!
 

Saturday, February 24^th                          
I thought my samurai housewife look was hilarious.
 

My Valentine tulips have been looking amazing. I’m sure you agree! (Full disclosure – in the process of dusting the table I knocked the remaining petals off. Oops.)
 

February is almost over and my birthday month is beginning. I have to say that if my birthday wasn’t in March I would not be a fan. It’s so deceptive. I mean, it’s when spring “officially” starts, but does it seem springish? No it does not. Although maybe the problem is what I think spring is supposed to be like. What are your thoughts about March?  
 

2024 Project 365 – Week Seven

I’ve got nothing – let’s just dive into the week.
Sunday, February 11^th           
We had Souper Bowl Sunday! Dr. M did an amazing job as always. He wore his UC shirt in honor of Taylor’s boyfriend. I was in bed before the end of the game (it went into OT), but when Dr. M started getting excited I came out to watch the replay of the end.

Monday, February 12^th
Dr. M says, dreary day surprise!
 

Tuesday, February 13^th                          
No photo.
  
Wednesday, February 14^th - VaLENTine’s Day
I went to the Ash Wednesday service at church.
 

Dr. M got me some funky tulips (& fudge Nekots!). He told the cashier that he buys me tulips every year so I can watch them die. What can I say? Just call me Morticia Addams.
 

The caption for this photo is “Get you someone who makes you cackle on the regular!” Dr. M is hilarious.
 

Thursday, February 15^th                             
Went to Dad & Sue’s during lunch to, guess what? Work a puzzle!
 

Then came home from work to happy mail!
 

Friday, February 16^th                             
No photo.
 
Saturday, February 17^th                          
More daffodils – we gets our joy where we can.
 

Last night we watched the Stadium Series hockey game in New Jersey (where they create an ice rink at a football stadium to have an outdoor game). So fun! Lots of fans, good hockey, & they all looked very cold. It was nice to watch from the warmth of my living room. They’re having another game there this afternoon and we’ll watch it and then I’m going to go see Elliott & Grayson! Well, and their parents too. Do you have something you’re looking forward to?

2024 Project 365 – Week Six

Everything is extra exhausting because it’s February. Work was really busy and there was far too much peopling (which I know can happen in a Human Resources department, but still…). I stayed up later than I should have almost every night. And on top of that it’s only February & I am already (still? Ever & always?) so tired of hearing about politics. Especially because I really care and it feels like none of it matters. It’s just because it’s winter, right?
Sunday, February 4^th           
Look! I don’t know why I’m in such a deep well of despair when we have daffodils coming up!
   

Monday, February 5^th
Kicking back at work waiting for the day to be over (note: this look of relaxation is a scam).
 

Tuesday, February 6^th                          
My sister-in-law gave us this ginormous Mexican casserole and Dr. M got it reheated to perfection. It was excellent!
 

Wednesday, February 7^th                                   
New profile picture. There’s something wrong with my “selfie” camera on my phone (I think my screen protector is interfering with it), but I like the more flattering blurry shot anyway. Ha!
 

Thursday, February 8^th                             
No photo.
 
Friday, February 9^th                             
I am no man!
 

Saturday, February 10^th                          
Random food: my breakfast of Country Bacon grits, eggs, and raisins; leftovers (sausages and this Birds Eye quinoa & spinach frozen side dish – so very yummy!); & Dr. M’s extra fancy Funyuns.
 

Taylor Swift’s football game is on later today. We don’t really watch football except for this time of year & I don’t have strong feelings about who wins the game. I hope the commercials are good. But mostly I hope that everything is over at a reasonable hour and that I ACTUALLY GO TO BED. Oh! And once I’m in bed I hope I put my phone down, turn the light out, and go to sleep! I know I know – that’s a lot to expect. But I have faith that one day I’ll actually accomplish my goals. How about you? Do you care who wins? Do you have any bedtime goals?

2024 Project 365 – Week five

It’s February now. Did you know?
Sunday, January 28^th           
We had a baptism (plus someone else joined the church). I had an excellent waffle at my dad’s house. I went by my brother & his wife’s house & got cutting board envy (yes, I ordered one for us & we already have it). AND my sister-in-law gave me a topper organizer! Look how pitiful my 12 toppers look. So lonely. So I ordered some more. Oof.

Then later Dr. M & I worked hard to make sure Taylor’s team won their game.
  

Monday, January 29^th
I had the day off from work and was mildly productive. AND I ate a vegetable!
 

Tuesday, January 30^th                          
Dr. M & Pop sitting in the sun.
 

Wednesday, January 31^st                                  
Miss Pinky & Ms. Rita seem to be enjoying their winter quarters.
 

Thursday, February 1^st                            
From the socials: People it’s hot. I mean it’s 56 degrees (& sunny) & ordinarily that would be sweater weather but apparently not today. Oof.
 

I decided to get myself a big gift for my 60^th birthday (yes, I know it’s more than a month away). This is an Apple Watch, which I said I would never get (in fact, the first time the Apple Watch app showed up on my phone I deleted it). Never say never people! Anyway, I was thrilled to order it with this band which is supposed to symbolize Black unity. For now I’m using the Snoopy watch face because it makes me laugh. It’s animated and changes frequently. So far I’m loving the watch!
 

Friday, February 2^nd                            
So apparently I just decided to skip January in calendar-land?
 

Saturday, February 3^rd                         
Dr. M & I watched the hockey all-star game (it was excellent), but the only photo I took was of this commercial for a “60 second shower” wipe called Skunky. It made us laugh and laugh. And also, maybe I should order it?
 

February is a conundrum to me. It’s still the womb of the year, and the weather is not ideal. But there are daffodils coming up behind the house, and my birthday is next month. What are your thoughts about the shortest month?