Just a final not on Earth Hour – it seems that it’s being observed Saturday night in most of the world – we just did it early because of the Sabbath (? Bwah? If it’s dark outside it’s no longer shabbat!? 
. Oh well, what do I know about these religious things…)
…what she said. it’ll all be worth it when I post the pics
When I was in high school, I dressed up one year as little red riding hood. The night before Halloween, a friend of mine and I made over twenty dozen cookies, so that I could carry them around in a basket. I gave cookies to people all day! It was such fun!
I did that a couple years ago. 
Except I dressed up as an undead Little Red Riding Hood and carried cookies shaped like severed fingers in my basket.
I knew there was a reason I liked you… 
Tee hee.
The only thing was that the fingers were kinda big, so any picture taken of people biting into them looked, well, unintentionally raunchy.
BTW, I got your PM. 
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand I’m all caught up now. It’s been quite a day. It started out with me stuck behind some yutz who couldn’t manage to drive the speed limit. I expect he wasn’t in any hurry to get to work but I was - I wanted to stop and fill my car on the way. I was able to, but just barely.
We had a going-away party for a coworker that didn’t get started till way late, since he wanted to go other than the closest places to get the pizza. Plus his wife and new baby were going to be there, and that was a bit of a delay. So by the time we ate and cooed over the kid and all that, it was 1:45. I leave a bit after 2, so I had a way short afternoon. And I’m still stuffed - too much pizza, I guess…
Since being home, I’ve loaded the van, fed the critters, and answered a gazillion phone calls. Just got off the line with my MIL - she called asking for my daughter’s address. Except she just got the wedding invite with the RSVP card that had the address on it… :rolleyes: Poor confused lady. I’ve also cleaned the cat box and ckeared some stuff out of the dining room. Such ambition here!
But my trip is all planned. Leave Sat and spend the night in Orange Park. Get to Orlando Sunday afternoon. Lunch with **Puggy ** Monday. Visit MIL any day but Weds. Leave Orlando Friday evening and spend the night in Orange Park again (my friend Betty is so going to get something ceramic in thanks…) then depart Orange Park way early on Sat to come home. Long week. I’m tired just thinking about it. If I’m really lucky while I’m there, I’ll find my mother-of-the-bride duds.
**FCD ** is enroute and starving. Dunno what I’m going to feed him, since I’m not at all interested in food at the moment.
I hate PapaTigs too! Unless he scores me some tickets, too. Wouldn’t a Daily Mumper Show be a hoot!?!?!
Oh, and for those of you who were secretly worried, my mammogram came back clean. Hooray for cancer-free tits!
Spaz I laughed so hard and so long at your Dear Abby mockery, I literally had to do some deep breathin’ to get my sides to quit hurtin’. Do you do those a lot?
Hey Y’all I’m home! I took off at four cause I just wanted to today. Ima slice up leftover steak, saute some onions and peppers, use a combo of cheddar and mozzarella (whatever) cheese and make my version of Philly cheesesteaks for supper. OOOH! I gots some fresh ‘shrooms to slice and saute too! NUM!!! Think I’ll even do some fries. Ol’ y’all know who will be here shortly. Won’t he be surprised! I started thinkin’ about a nice juicy, gooey Philly cheesesteak on the way home, hence tonight’s supper.
Hugs, boos, yays, congrats as needed.
NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO LINK THE SHOWER STORY!
WHY ARE YOU LINKING THE SHOWER STORY?!
(Yes I got the PMs, Mousie and I talked. She’ll will be ready for the pickup, Rosie we’ll call you en route, I’m also bringing one of the two things: a camera, or a kitten. Hint: You’ll be disappointed)
My roommate and I are both really cheap when it comes to power, so using fewer lights and such is not a problem. The heat is the big expense up here anyway, and since it’s been starting to warm up a bit (or trying to) last month’s bill was lower, and it should keep going down. By midsummer it should be maybe $20.
If the Daily Mumper Show happens, I have to find a way to go!
Um…oh yeah, update.
(deep breath… )
So Monday I called my head doc, Doc Lisa who suggested a ‘program’ for me since I refused to go check myself into anyplace where they have restraints and padded rooms.
I went to the intake interview Tuesday and started this half day program yesterday. It’s called the IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program). It’s a bunch of group stuff, some CBT and more group stuff and such. There’s an all day program, but it’s really only another couple hours each day and she doesn’t think what they do there would help me an awful lot.
So for the next few weeks, I’ll be at work by 6, leave around 8:30 for this, and be back at work around 1.
I know there shouldn’t feel like there’s a stigma or anything, and yes it’s a HOSPITAL, but it still feels like something happening to someone else, ya know?
So most days I won’t be here in the mornings at all, just afternoons I would guess. And in the evenings catching up on work stuff.
I’m tired.
Good luck MBG, we’re thinking of you.
I wait for The Inspiration of a really nutty letter. Sometimes they come in batches, sometimes there’s a few weeks between them. Today, for example, I found three delightful cases of fruitcakery. I’ll probably mock them next week. Archives are here.
{{{MBG}}}
I guess I could turn off the cats. They already sleep a lot.
We’re leaving the computer off most of tomorrow. I don’t remember what time I’m supposed to conserve power, but I suspect we’ll bw out shopping.
MBG here’s hopin’ this helps. We’re also here for ya if you need us, ok. Oh and I know CBT stands for cognitive behavioral therapy but it also stands for sump’n else I won’t mention here, that you probably don’t want to happen in group.
Supper was teh yum! I make a good my version of Philly cheesesteak. I use whole grain rolls which of course makes it all healthy and nutritious.
Off to read Spaz’s archives. My sides ache already.
At my work, CBT is Computer Based Training. {{{MBG}}} - all kinds of good wishes coming your way.
Looks like we need to replace the lighting harness on the trailer. Kinda would have been a good idea to check it out last week, ya think? So tomorrow after work, I need to go get a replacement harness, then back the trailer into the garage. Yep, last second… At least it’s not the van wiring - that all checked good.
Last minute mini-crises - good times! :rolleyes:
Spaz I bookmarked your archives. I read three of ‘em and am laughin’ so hard (my sides hurt!) I can’t read anymore right now. I think I love you.
Just did- check your PMs! {whee, fun!)
{{{{MBG}}}}
Can someone please post their tried and true Cinnamon Roll recipe? I’ve been so tempted to make some.
I’m jealous mousie, beebs, and **rosie ** get to meet up tomorrow. We expect pictures at the very least!
Oh goodie - L&O. Twice so far. :rolleyes:
I’m really looking forward to a week away from in.