Woke up this morning thinking it was an hour later than it was.  Got in the car and realized it, went back to bed, couldn’t sleep, now I’m up for good killing time before gym class.

A lot has been going on lately.  I need to do a long update post, so I’ll see what I can put out in 10 minutes.

Most recently, I booked a trip for E to Arizona to see his friend.  E had been talking for a long time about how he should go visit this friend who is on assignment in AZ.  He has also been pretty frugal with money lately since the economy has been dumpy and he’s saving for a house, (yeah, I’m just spending money like crazy).   So, I booked him a flight and he’s going next month, and his mom and friend and I are more excited about it than he is, but he’s warming up to the idea.

Also, maybe some changes on the employment front.  Not sure what, but will know more today.

Thanksgiving was nice.  E and I had dinner with my mom, then dinner with his mom.  It was a lot of food and no wonder I’ve gained so much weight.  I’m thinking of going back to Weight Watchers.  I just can’t say no to anything anymore including donuts and small portion sizes.  I’m tired of my pants not fitting properly.

Also, it’s December already, and I’m going to be 35 this year.  I have no idea how that happened so quickly.  For a split second when I hear 35, I still think OoooooLD.  Yeah, not so much now that I’m here.

We have snow on the ground for the first time this season.  More to come, I’m sure.

So then, vacation.  E and I flew into Las Vegas and then drove to the Grand Canyon.  Did some hiking and sight-seeing and enjoyed being awed.  Then drove back to Las Vegas for the SKUSA SuperNationals XIII.  I pretty much helped lift the kart on and off the stand and was in charge of the stand while E was out on the track.  Other than that, I did some major damage to a Sudoku puzzle book.  One night, we went out for a nice dinner and to see the Cirque du Soleil show Ka.  That was pretty awesome, as they all seem to be.  Other than that, it was a decent amount of work.  Weather was beautiful – sunny every day.  I sure do miss that.  Michigan’s nickname should be Gloomy State.

So, it’s Friday and I’m off to go work out.

From here:

And here:

For this:

That’s Michael Schumacher – 7-time F1 Champion!

And, after over a week in Texas, and 10 days out west – in less than 1 month – I am glad to be home, even despite the fact that it’s cloudy, gloomy and damp here and it was sunny and dry every single day in Vegas.  My laundry is done, dinner is in the slow cooker, I am working on Christmas shopping and getting caught up on blog-reading.

Have you ever bought a one way ticket somewhere because you didn’t know when you would return?  It’s intimidating. 

So I’m in Texas learning things that can’t be taught this well in any school, and hanging with some very cool people.  I don’t know when I’ll be home. 

Tuesday, after a SUPER long day of travel, and Wednesday a LONG day after a SUPER long day of travel – well, i wasn’t too cool with not knowing when I’d be home.  After a good night’s sleep and a good day today, I’m feeling much better about it. 

And, as much as I miss my husband…I sure do love having a bed to myself.

I had Friday off from work.  I worked out in the morning, then went for a massage.  It hurt, and I’m a little tender, but at least my shoulders aren’t touching my ears anymore. 

I came home from the massage and cleaned house.  I LOVE a clean house.  I wanted to start throwing things away – things that just feel cluttery.  Except I’ve realized that most of the things in this house aren’t mine anymore.  They’re either E’s or ours, so I have to get some input before throwing things away.  I kind of hate that.  E is a little bit of a keeper which I would have known had I toured his dad’s extra garage and storage barn before we married.  I hate STUFF, and we have accumulated a LOT of it.  So I do the best I can to keep it organized or out of sight. 

I made lasagna with acorn squash for dinner last night and it was GOOD.  I am a good cook. 

I also received this in the mail

I tried it on and I’m not sure about it.  I’m not sure if it’s the color, or if I’m just too old for it.

I have had a raging headache for the last few days. My neck and shoulders are sore and I’ve had sinus issues, so I’m sure the headaches are from a combination of things. I am taking Friday off and I have booked a massage. I am SO looking forward to it.

The daily grind of doing doing doing for others and not so much for myself makes a massage that much nicer. Just relaxing and letting someone else do all the work to make ME feel better. For 60 minutes it’s all about ME. I think the human touch is very important – from what I’ve read it helps boost the immune system and aids in the healing process. Plus massages are for relaxing tight muscles and relieving stress. Amen!

Other than that, I’m going to enjoy a day of not working, which will morph into a weekend of not working. Well…not being at work, I should say. E and I are planning to build a bed since we can’t find a reasonably priced one we like. I am also planning to paint some chairs, and maybe re-upholster the seat pads on some stools, oh and I have to start working on coupons as Christmas gifts. No shopping though – I think I’m done spending money for a while, after a shopping spree at Pottery Barn, Clinique, Piper Lime and Land’s End. Oh, and a cruise booked for January. Now THAT will be relaxing.