Retail therapy

Another weekend is here, and so is the snow. This week sure has been something. Monday was beautiful, sun shining and not to cold. Tuesday cloudy and the snow moved in and didn't stop until Wednesday afternoon. Then later that night, it started raining and didn't stop until sometime early Friday morning. Then the rain became snow and it's still snowing. It hasn't seemed to accumulate much unless the flakes are big, but the roads are clear, just wet. It's snowing hard enough now that it's starting to lay on the pine trees. The cat has been sitting in front of the window since I came home watching the snow flakes. I also saw the neighbors cat sitting in the window watching the flakes to. Or maybe they are just thankful they aren't outside in that, I don't know.

I have such an urge to go shopping today. It's hard only buying the necessities. I like to take whatever's left over after bills and whatnot and do with it as I please. Can't do that just yet. Hubby says he's not staying longer, but I won't be holding my breath on that one anytime soon.

He is thinking about getting ready to come back though because he's been talking about starting to go visit the relatives next week. And checking on holding a seat for his sister on his flight. At least his head is getting in the right place, lol. There is a Hindu festival on Sunday, I believe, that he's thinking about going to. I know he was over there last year during the festival, but I'm pretty sure he didn't go. He says this year he just might go and will take pics for me. I hope so, I want to see the sights, not just relatives or people who live in the village that he's not even sure of who they are. Last year he brought back pictures of people at their homes, some of them he said he didn't know who they were. Ok.

The oldest opted to stay at the room this weekend instead of being home with me and the youngest. I'm fine with that, I think he's liking being out of the house and I'm glad I don't have to wake up early tomorrow to take him to work. I'm so not a morning person. He did say he wanted to go catch a movie in town this weekend. No, I don't want to go, but maybe while I'm shopping he can catch the movie. I don't know have to see what the weekend brings and what my mood is like. I know I have to make it to church this weekend. Haven't been and I'm missing it. Bible study has been cancelled the past 2 weeks because of the weather, so I'm feeling a little lost without it. Maybe that's why I'm feeling so unsettled. My mind wants to go and my body says no.

I know it was only a 4 day work week, but it sure didn't feel that way. Had such a hard time sleeping last night. I think the last time I looked at the clock it was about 2:30am and then I was awake again about 6:30 am. I heard something falling outside, I think that's what woke me up. It was really windy last night and early this morning. Surprisingly, I'm not butt dragging tired. My mind is working overtime, maybe once that slows down, it will connect with my body and realize I am tired.

Supposed to get more snow on Saturday, so depending on what it's doing and what the roads look like, I might make it a home day or might go out and get the errands done and my time sheet dropped off so Sunday I don't have that left to do. Used to mail my time sheet, but sometimes it wouldn't get to the office until after payroll was closed and then I had to wait another week. Not a smart move on my part with hubby away, so into town I have to go, so it's a must at some point.

Next week is supposed to be nice, I sure hope so I want to see the sun and I want to see the snow go, but I don't want to see all the mud that comes during the spring thaw!

Thursday

I remember in the heat of summer I couldn't wait for the cooler weather to come. Well, not that winter seems to be making it's presence known with a vengeance, I'm longing for spring. I'm actually tired of the snow. We got 12" on Wednesday. Today it's been raining all day supposed to change back to all snow over night. Can you just imagine what kind of a sloppy mess it is outside right now?

So, I decided yesterday was going to be snow day for me. The roads really were awful and honestly, I'm tired of driving on slippery roads. To nerve wracking for me. Supposed to go knit tonight, but the rain is supposed to change over to snow at some point, so I'm sitting this one out. Really don't feel like going out in that mess anyway. Really not in the knitting mood. Over the past few days I've crocheted an infinity scarf, knitted a baby bib, and started a baby blanket. I think I'm just tired right now. The thought of snuggling up on the sofa in front of the tv sounds really good.

Started a trial subscription with nexflix so I'll see how that goes. One thing I'm not crazy about all ready is the time it takes for me to find a movie to rent. Then the kids want to rent to and they can NEVER decide quickly what they want. I just dropped 2 in the mail box this morning, before work, and have one left for the weekend. I'll have to plan better so I have movies for the weekends since there's usually never anything worthwhile on tv anymore. It seems like all the shows I did watch are all off right now. Haven't found any new ones I like.

This coming week hubby should hear something abut his sisters visa. I hope she gets it, they both have the same flight, and he doesn't have to change his flight to a later day or time. That would be a first.

Didn't even try

Woke this morning to my alarm clock blinking at me. Ok, power was out at some point. Not long I don't think. Anyway, I got up and called my lady, who was still up because she answered the phone, and told her I wasn't moving anywhere today. Then I called work and the answering service was like, I know you're calling off because of the weather, right, lol. Guess they got a lot of calls. There has to be at least a foot of snow out there. I do see the pine trees blowing in the wind and some of the snow falling off. The ones at the front are really hanging low. Glad I had enough sense not to park my car under them. Have no idea what the roads are like, except probably bad. When I got up this morning it was drizzling, then when I looked again, it was snowing. Now it doesn't seem to be doing much of anything, but there is more snow moving in for tomorrow afternoon into the evening.

The youngest just informed me that I might still be snowed in come tomorrow because he can't lift the snow, it's to heavy. The driveway's been plowed, but of course, there's a huge spot next to my car where the snow's piled up and has to be shoveled so I can move the car out without getting stuck.

One day at a time, one day at a time.........................

Snow and more snow

Left for work this morning and few flakes, clear wet roads. Got to work and no flakes, just rain. Ok, not a big deal. Hubby called me just as I was leaving for work and asked me if it was snowing. Told him no, everything fine and I'm off to work. Closer I got to work, less flakes.


Listened to the noon weather report, still predicting a light snow fall, no more than two inches. No travel problems, just wet roadways. At that time there was nothing coming down from the sky either. About 1pm or so I look out the window and see these huge flakes coming down. I figured, ok, not supposed to be a lot. I look out again close to 2pm and the roads are covered and slushy looking. My lady had gotten up and while she was up looked out the window and realized everything was white and it was snowing hard, so she told me I could leave if I wanted to. I did.

It was another one of those rides where it was rough going. The closer I got to my house, the worse it was. There's got to be about 3-4 inches already. The above pics are the pine trees at my house. The branches are all heavy from the wet snow laying on them. But, I still find days like this absolutely beautiful. Everything is white and gorgeous. Of course, driving is a major problem.

As I was coming home I hit that spot that I had trouble with last week. There was a few cars ahead of me and a tractor trailer ahead of them. I could tell the truck was having trouble because everyone was barely moving and the tracks in the slush from the truck were deep. I kept hoping that he didn't get stuck going up the hill because I really didn't want to try to pass him. He made it up, but boy was it slow going. This part of the road I think had been plowed some. The closer I got to my house, the more snow there was on the roads. Snow covered roads aren't such a bad thing because you get more traction than on plowed roads, but the snow was pretty deep in some spots.

I hit the buses leaving the school on the way home and was glad my kids were probably home, but really wished the school would have closed earlier. The boys said the school had problems getting a hold of some of the drivers. I just hope they got everyone home safely because I know how hard it is to drive on bad roads and I wouldn't want to be driving a bus on snow covered roads.

It's still coming down quite heavy here. The cat is sitting next to my computer watching the snow fall out the window. She must like the huge flakes. I had told my lady before I left that if tomorrow is bad, I won't be in, but I made enough food for her for the next two days. And her recycling I will just take care of myself. If it keeps snowing like this into the night and tomorrow, we are sure going to have a lot of snow. The predictions for tomorrow were for about ten inches. We just might get that or more if it doesn't stop. I'll have to make a point to keep listening to the weather reports.

I told the oldest when I got home today that if tomorrow morning is bad and there's no school, he won't be going to work either. I had no intention of going back out on the roads when I got home today and not risking it tomorrow either. The cousin can just make chicken himself or have his son help him. That's what it's all about anyway. Or he can send someone to get my son. His choice.

So if tomorrow's a snow day I think I'll do some catching up on things. I went to visit a friend last night and got home late. As usual. But, I figured if I didn't go see her last night, I might not get to visit until maybe the weekend and her husband should be home by then. I think. She was telling me she was home all day and was bored. She's tired of doing housework all the time, lol! Well, who isn't. But I remember thinking how nice it would be to just get up in the morning during the week and just do whatever. No time schedule.

Decided I'm making lasagna for dinner, so guess I should start that. It's going to take a while!

Half way there

It's at the half way point in hubby's trip. Three more weeks to go.
As long as nothing happens to make him stay late. But, I'm thinking positive, have to, the negatives will make me crazy.

This week has been a very tiring one. Tuesday we got hit with a nasty snow storm. I went to work, against my better judgement. There is one patch of road I travel on daily that was very slippery. I've heard people talk about this in the past, but never experienced it. Until Tuesday. I slid going down the hill on the way to work. I kept thinking I really need to just turn around and go back home because the roads were really bad. But, I realized by the time I could find a safe place to turn around I would be in the next town and half way to work. So, I kept going. That and the fact that the week before I stayed home in a snow storm that really wasn't as bad as predicted. There were a ton of bills to be paid, so I needed the money and went to work. And I kept thinking the roads would get better as the day went on. On the way home from work, the roads were actually worse. Again I had problems on the same part of road that I had going in, except it was snowing so hard it was hard to see. And the sliding was even worse. Every time I hit the gas, just a little I headed for the ditch on the side of the road. I don't know how fast I was going but it was under 25 and I was still having problems. Never was I so scared as I was that day, and I kept kicking myself for even going to work in such awful driving conditions.

One of the schools didn't close so I encountered a bus dropping off kids on the way home. Every time I had to come to a full stop I slid, imagine having to stop for a school bus!! Fortunately, I did and stopped way, way, far from the bus in case I did slide. Didn't want to run into a bus or the kids. My ride to work is about 25 minutes. That day took me an hour and 15 minutes to get home. It took me 50 minutes to get to work. Had hubby been here, I would have never even attempted to leave the house. When I did tell hubby about it, he had a fit and told me not to do that again! Yeah, yeah.

So, snow storms for Tuesday through Thursday this week. Boy, I really hope they are wrong or the snow is very little. It's becoming a weekly thing with these storms here. For the past 2 weeks, either Tuesday or Wednesday is a snow storm. I'll make my decision about work the morning of, based on how clear the roads are and when the storms are supposed to wind down. I already informed my lady I won't be stupid again.

The week seems to be going slowly, but when I look at the calender, it's the last full week of the month. Three weeks until the spring thaw, lol! Missed church again this week. Missed
Bible study to. So tired of dealing with snowy, slippery driveways and parking lots. Now that the temps have gotten above freezing things are starting to melt some. And then more snow comes! UGH!!

But, I did go knit because I wanted to get out. Finished my fingerless gloves on Friday night. Stayed up until almost 1 am, but got them done! All I have to do is block them. Started crocheting an infinity scarf yesterday, and that is well on it's way to being finished. I don't have any real directions for it. I saw a scarf similar to it selling online and took a close look at it and realized that I could do that to. And for less money than what that particular one was selling for. I used the same stitch, but my dimensions are different and so is my pattern design. I had the intentions of blocking it, but the more I look at it the more I think I won't. Blocking it will make the design flat, not blocking it will leave the design puffy. I kind of like the puffy look better, but it will take more rows to get the width I want. I will be a one of a kind, that's for sure! I'll have to remember to take pics and post when I'm done.

I know Spring is comming

This is my Christmas cactus that sits next to my computer on my desk. It's finally in full bloom! I also noticed that there is another bud starting to so I can't handle it to much right now. And I need to keep the cat off the desk to. She likes it when I pull the blind up and she can sit and look outside at the snow, lol.

Speaking of the cat, she has not left one of us alone since we all got home today. She must have been lonely, lol. The oldest went to work and the youngest was over a friends house while I was at work. So she was home alone all day. Ever since we have walked in the door she's been hiding and running out and grabbing us. Now she's on the desk just watching me. No school this week so she should have company the rest of the week.
Hubby was telling me last night that it's starting to warm up over there. He said the day before was very warm. Well, it was mild here today to. Even saw the sun!! Tomorrow snow is coming in, predictions are for a few inches, hope they are right and we don't get clobbered. After Tuesday the temps are supposed to be in the upper 30's. Doesn't sound milder, but after temps in the teens and twenty's with wind chills in the single digits, it feels warmer, lol! So, as long as there's no gusty winds it should be pretty nice. Glad to, give my poor heater a break. Left the heat set at 60 all day today while nobody was here. With the sun coming in the windows, it was rather nice inside.

After we got home yesterday the oldest wanted to watch the movie, District 9 he got. Well, I didn't get even half way through it and walked out of the room. Just not into that kind of stuff anymore. Haven't watched any of the other movies yet either, probably over the weekend.

Work was good, went kind of fast. I had to go out and get some scripts for my lady and the place was packed. Everyone was looking for the half price valentines stuff. Not much was left either. They were clearing the shelves and putting Easter stuff out! Guess Easter's not that far off, haven't looked at the calender yet, all I know is it's in March.

Well, time to wake hubby up. I'm his alarm clock, lol. Last night we must have talked for probably an hour. Every time I said I wanted to get off the phone, he would start another conversation. Guess he was lonely. I use calling cards and if I'm careful with my time I can use one card twice. I usually time it to 30 minutes so I know the next night I have time left. I do lose minutes that way, but they have to last. The guy who delivers them to the station won't be coming this week, I have to wait until next Thursday to get more calling cards. I explained this to hubby. After all, the calling twice on one card was his idea anyway. He didn't seem to concerned and told me he has about 3 calling cards in his wallet. Well, they aren't doing me any good if they are with him, lol!

Happy Valentine's Day

Hope everyone is having a nice day spent with their loved ones. My mood is better, but not much. Anyway, the oldest took me out to the movie stores. He took me to fye which is his favorite place. Not mine. They are rather expensive and if you're looking for a movie to buy, you have to know the title of it, since they are all arranged that way. I don't shop for movies like that. I just browse the titles and pick up anything that looks interesting, or rings a bell after I've read the back of the box. He bought me the latest Lady Antebellum cd, which was on sale. Didn't really see much there, but I'm not normally the kind of person who is patient enough to just go through everything anyway. The youngest got a web cam that the oldest paid for in part. He was looking at a PlayStation game, but didn't want to spend the money for it, so he didn't get it.

After there we headed to Hollywood video. I like this store, always have. Everything is arranged so you can see the titles and the covers. I got The Ugly Truth, Four Christmases, Julie and Julia, and The Holiday. The oldest bought me The Holiday. I knew he wouldn't have enough money to get his game and the movies to. So, I treated myself to some movies to. Usually this store has a good deal on movies where you buy 2 or 3 or a certain price. Not this time, but they were still cheaper than fye.

After we left fye we ordered the Chinese food and headed to Hollywood. The oldest also wanted to check out the bookstore for more books in the series he's reading through. Lately it's getting harder and harder to find the books as they are coming out. Have to check online one day.


When I talked to hubby last night he said everyone was going out to dinner for valentines day and he was staying in. He said he was tired because every day he has to go somewhere. I told him to take his sister out for dinner but he said his uncle was doing that and he just wanted to stay in. I know the feeling, I felt the same way.

Monday is a holiday over there so he has to finish his sisters paper work up on Tuesday. Said something about an appointment. So guess they will mail it either Tuesday or Wednesday. The office told his sister it would take two weeks for her to get her visa after she mails it. I sure hope so and I hope she's packing. And I really hope they come back when planned. Time will tell and I just need to sit tight until then.

Had such a hard time getting out of bed this morning. So wanted to sleep in, but the oldest had to work, so no sleep for me. Got up to snow. Quite a bit of snow actually, enough the roads were being plowed, sanded and salted. As I got to the end of my driveway I saw a snow plow truck coming down the road and decided to let him pass first. Glad I did because next thing I knew there were two pickup trucks passing the snow plow, right in front of my driveway. This is such a bad spot because about an eighth of a mile up the road the speed limit goes from 40 to 55. We are right in that area where people pick up speed and pass whoever not doing the 55 speed limit. Can't tell you how many times I've almost pulled out and realized there was a car passing on the other side. Once people get passed that little store where the cops sit, they floor it.

Started a infinity scarf yesterday and finished it last night. Not sure how I feel about it yet though. Got one of the fingerless gloves done this morning, all it needs is a button for the flap. Should have the other one done by Thursday. I don't know why but I'm in such a knitting mood. That's all I've wanted to do this weekend. Got some studying done. Not pushing it though, when I've had enough I quit.

Missed church this morning because I had such a hard time moving my tired butt and just not crazy about going down the driveway in the snow. My car slides so much, I tend to avoid steep hills and stuff. The place the oldest is staying at has a very steep driveway to. I won't go in the driveway unless it's been cleared.

Well, that's it for now. Gonna put pj's on and call it a night!