Daily Ooo's: Tuesday, June 2

[faerywings]

What a day yesterday. My OCD kicked in hard and I spent so much time dealing with silly stuff around the house- cleaning out the drains in the bathrooms, for example. I did that until noon and then I don't even know what I did. I tried to scrap. Still nothing.

I had a "successful" time updated our income to include Cait's on out healthcare.gov application. She grosses $140/month and yes, I have to claim that. I was smart this time around. Instead of trying to do it on the website, I called them directly. The last time I tried to do it online it took weeks to get it right. So I spent about 45 minutes on the phone to add $140/month (her net is about half of that!), but now it is done. After Scott gets his paychecks coming in, I am going to have to do it again.
There *has* to be a an easier way, but it is better than nothing!

I don't even know WTH I am going to do today. Rainy and cold. No motivation or creative mojo.
I hate days like that.

Who wants to give me a suggestion of something to do?

Have a fabulous day!!

PS: This post makes it sound like i am super cranky- but actually I amnot in a bad mood at all. Maybe I need more :tea:

 

[faerywings]

Astrid, I always joke that if I had a nickel for every minute I had to wait in doctors' offices, I would be able to pay off my medical debt ound:
It is so frustrating! I hope you got some rest during the afternoon. And good that you won't have to go back for another year!
Cait's exam schedule sounds about the same as your DD's. Cait is totally done with school-cannot wait for it to be over.

Nancy- I was reading on nj.com about the rain totals. Sheesh!!!! We only got about >2" up here. I hope that it doesn't get worse for you today.
That is sweet that your DS wants to know about his grandparents but sad that he never met most of them

I missed the info on the wedding, I have to go back and find it.

Trudy- I saw the photo of the yard and fence-- gorgeous!!!! You work really hard but the results are fab!!

Sharon- Excellent about the laps, you are doing great!Was it really only a month or so ago, you were nervous about getting started? You rock!!!!!
I hope that the rain cleared up a bit for you. I don't think I would mind the rain so much today except that is has been cold!!! 45* this morning and only going to be in the 50's!

Time for me to get going, hugs and love and happy smiling faces!!!!!!!

 

[AnikA68]

Hello,

had a relaxing rest-day yesterday. Normally we wanted to buy wallpaper for the sitting room. We want one wall in a stone look. And we have to made the office (which is normaly a dining room, but we all need the televison when eating ound:, so it´s my office). Thursday we have another public holiday which means Friday the companies closes also their doors, which means 2 days off, which means DH has the super idea to redecorate, which then again means I have the most work ( what he denies of course, he will make alllll the work ), what means you hear him the whole day "can you.....":hand:

chris: my daughter is also done with school but with one crying eye , because she can´t see her friends anymore. Of course she could but everyone starts with work and they won´t have much time to meet.

 

[nancyr]

Good morning - I got my iWatch yesterday and OMgosh I love it. It is so cool. It pairs with the iPhone so a new phone number is not needed. It is slim and the perfect size for my wrist. My son did an awesome job selecting just what he thought I would love and he is correct. I have been spending a lot of time figuring out the all the bells and whistles. Once an hour it notifies me that I should get up and move. LOL. It tracks activity and it will track a workout. That is the part that makes me happiest. I want to be out walking or riding my bike and can do most stuff via the watch and not try to find a phone. I love new gadgets. My son made it home from DC and he said the rain was not bad while I was getting soaking rain all morning. My backyard was a lake but luckily it is gone this morning and the yard needed the rain. I went out in the afternoon and took photos of just how high the water level had risen after all the rain. The little brook that is down at the end of my street went over the bank at some point and when I was out it was down but still running high. No hockey to watch but the big news for me was the NJ Devils are hiring a new coach John Hynes who coached the Penguins minor league team. Press conference today at noon. So my team is coming together for next season. Today is media availability for the Stanley Cup so I love listening to the players so that will be fun.
Of course get out and walk and I have to go to the grocery store. Scrapping must fit in at some point LOL.

Chris congrats on dealing with the government. My local paper quit publishing and gave the left over subscription to the Star-Ledger and I told the Star Ledger on the phone do not deliver the paper. Of course they did so I have to call again. So congrats for getting it done. Enjoy the calm day.

Astrid glad you got in some rest! Have fun with the home project! I just could not work with my DH on home projects! Too much tension.

Trudy Outlander was dark but I guess since we had read the books we knew what was coming. Hard to watch but the actors were really amazing. I loved the ending with the good byes to Claire by Angus and Rupert. Too funny. A sweet juxtaposition to the darkness of the rest of the show. And I though the Father was awesome in watching his face as she told her story. Now to wait until next season. Hope you got your fence painted before the rain.

Sharon so impressed by your swimming and don't compare yourself to the other swimmer just remember you are there and there are a lot of people who are not! You go girl!

Have a great day all!

 

[SharLamb]

Chris, glad you got the gov issue straightened out. What a lot of hoops we have to go thru. And yet their IRS and Social Security systems are not secure, and people can have their identities stolen directly from them. And so many people get away with fraud. But Cait's piddling little income................. Preaching to the choir, huh?

Is today a day for you to cuddle under your blankie and read?

I would be doing some challenges today, but a good friend suggested we meet for brunch at Starbuck's later this morning, so the most I can get done is one. I have such a fun idea for Challenge 4 (the ATC cards), I can't wait to get started. Time with Debbie trumps scrapping.

Yep...I started swimming on April 17, and am very pleased with my progress. And, no, I'm not really comparing myself to The Sylph, Nancy...just having fond memories when that was me, 100 years ago! LOL I am accomplishing my purpose in swimming...have noticeably more energy. I'm even going to take my swim equipment with me to Utah and try to get to the pool while I'm there.

Astrid, your projects don't sound fun to me either, but I'm sure you will enjoy the results.

Nancy, your iWatch sounds just PERFECT for you. What fun! A flooded yard does not sound fun. Glad it has receded.

Well, no doubt, Trudy and I will have cross-posted, so HI TRUDY!

 

[taxed4ever]

Morning ladies... I was up way early with hubby and got some porridge going for him. Tried to get back to bed for a bit, but no luck. So here I am ready to start the day. It is a cloudy grey day, we did not get a terrible amount of rain here at all. It seems to always miss us and we really could use the moisture!! I managed to get the one panel of fencing painted and now just have to wait for DH to power wash the last section. I could probably do it, but power washing is not something I am fond of :becky:

Chris - Sure hope your scrap mojo returns to you soon! Hey you wanna come over and clean out my drains too?? Yeah probably not huh?? Hope you are cuddled up under your blanket and listening to Claire and Jamie!! Sounds like your weather is not great right now, hope it gets sunny and warm real soon! Grab another cup of coffee and just relax!!

Astrid - LOL on doing the decorating together!! My DH is the same, hey hun do you have a minute to get me this? or hey hun can you come and help me do this?? MEN!!! Yet they take all the credit sheesh!!

Nancy - Ohhhh your new iWatch sounds so fun!! I love new gadgets too!! This one sounds so perfect! All I want is a lap counter that I can wear on my finger like a ring and it is waterproof. But I would gladly have an iWatch if someone else paid for it!! :becky: I agree the expressions on the Father's face in Outlander was priceless to watch!! And so funny with the goodbyes at the end!! Sad now that we have to wait so long to see the next season! Oh well summer is busy and the time will fly by! Have fun listening to your hockey players today!! Enjoy your walk also!!

Sharon - You are a rock star with your swimming! I was watching a lady yesterday at swimming that goes almost every day, she is a bit older than me, Swedish and very fit, she is the most awesome swimmer and glides through the water without making any noise at all. I was in awe!! I still do not keep really good track of how many laps I do, I need to get something to help me with that for sure! Have fun with your friend today, the challenges will be there all month so no hurry for those!! Your lunch with your friend is more important, but I am looking forward to seeing your pages!!

Well DD will be skyping soon, I can't believe that in 2 days Mason will be two years old already, wish I could be there for the party!! But they will be here in a month so I must be patient!! Have a wonderful day everyone!! :wave: