Where did that chick go?

Hello Blogland!!! I am alive and sort of well! Yes I last posted in October. No, nothing major happened, just life got in the way. As another blogger stated, I don't have any advertisers and don't have to write this blog, so it's okay for my to take a break when I need it. I am hoping I can catch up and get back on track with writing this blog.
So how have you been? I have been busy as always. My family keeps growing up quickly and marching through life. Crafting keeps me sane and helps with the depression that loves to grow in the winter time. Sometimes I think I should move somewhere warm year round... However right now I have my windows thrown open and the fresh spring air is flowing through my house. I am even inspired to go get some Mrs. Meyer's and start some spring cleaning!
I have been on a jewelry kick lately. I love wearing noisy and bright jewelry. It makes me smile! I'm only 40 but I plan on being the kooky old lady who never matches!
So dearest blog, I am sorry I neglected you for so long and I hope to not let that happen again!

A Cure, for right now at least!

I am healing from a NASTY stomach bug or food poisoning or something.  Whatever it was it started late Saturday night.  I was either puking or sleeping or crying for the next 2 days.  Luckily the puking stopped late Sunday but the exhaustion continued until Monday.  When I say exhaustion I mean I COULD NOT wake up for anything, and I kept having crazy dreams.  Ugh!  It was awful!  SO whenever I get sick my depression loves to pop up and shake it's ugly ass for me.  Then the little beast worms around in my thoughts and tries to make me feel crazy.  It was successful.  Most of yesterday I spent crying and thinking depressing thoughts.  I know it's because I was sick, I missed one day of my meds and I am still recovering.  That doesn't make it easier to deal with though.  So today I discovered the cure for me, at least for now.  I went on You Tube and listened to a lot of angry rock music, ahh soothing for my soul!  I have no idea why it worked but I am feeling normal now and, dare I say, hopeful!  So blog here's a good tune to rev you up!



 

Weekend Off!

For the first time in 2 months I have this weekend off! Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the Richmond folk festival, one of my absolutely FAVORITE festivals in the RVA. I will be going to the mountains and going to a college tour with my oldest son. I am looking forward to seeing the beautiful blue ridge mountains and their fall colors that are starting.

(not my picture but it does look like that)

This will be my first college tour with my son and I can't wait to see what it's like. I did go to college, but only one year and I really don't remember much about it. My husband opted for the military instead of college. So for the two of us, it's a new experience. My son is excited but nervous. There is a lot for him to do to get into college, and he's not even sure where he wants to go or what to study. He's also mentioned working in the Peace Corp for a year then going to college. So we will see what the future brings. The rest of the spawn are looking forward to hanging out with Grandad.
So what are your plans for the weekend?

Head in the Clouds

  It's freakin' cold out there!  I actually had to break down and turn on the heat, I never turn it on this early!  I have also been battling an annoying cold that has given me a lingering couch, attractive yes?    I had to buy the good medicine, behind the pharmacy counter to help me.  I blame my work for the cold, it was going around campus last week.
    I have been crafting away, mostly with yarn.  The cold makes me want to make lots of hats and scarves and arm warmers.  What is it about yarn that I love so much?  It feels so soft and I love working with it.
    The other thing keeping my fairly busy is watching random Japanese music videos.  So I feel I should share me favorite one with you, enjoy!

So fresh and so clean!

Today my parents brought me a cool new present. No, it's not my birthday or anything they are just awesome like that. Anyway, they brought me a
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A NEW DISHWASHER!!!!
Why is this such a fantastic thing to me? Well we have not had a dishwasher in three years. Our old one broke and was just sitting there, occasionally collecting some nasty water in it. But mostly I forgot about it. I became so used to washing dishes by hand that I actually spaced on how to load a dishwasher. I actually like hand washing. I am the only one who feels that way in my family though. Keeping up with dishes as a family of seven is difficult enough but it's really hard with no dishwasher.
My parents got my dishwasher at an auction. it's not top of the line but it works! We have already done one load and I am actually excited about running it again. Isn't it funny how sometimes the simple things make you so happy?

Sweet!

I just caught this video playing this morning and am lovin' it!  Also, how is it that there aren't more raps about thrift store shopping!

Mi Vida Loca

I miss my computer!!!!!! I miss being able to just jump on and do my thing anytime I want to. Urgh! We are seeing if our computer can be salvaged at all, so fingers crossed!
Meanwhile in mi vida loca, life goes on. My oldest is really getting serious about applying for colleges. It's a very surreal experience. I work part-time at a ;local university and work often around college kids. Needless to say I've been getting all kinds of advice for the application procedure.
My second son is swimming through his sophomore year at high school. He is most excited about the Japanese club resuming. He really has a fascination with Japan and everything about it. Luckily they teach Japanese at his school. He's in his 2nd year and loving it.
My youngest son joined the FIRST robotics team at his school. He has always been a builder and now he'll get to participate in building robots and having competitions with them.
My oldest daughter has joined the FCCLA club and is trying out for the Glee club. She tried out for the basketball team but didn't make the cut. She handled it pretty well though. Her biggest problem right now is trying to pick the perfect song to audition with for the Glee club.
My youngest daughter has asked to be a cheerleader. Even thought the though makes my stomach churn we are going to let her do it. She is thrilled. She is also doing so much better in school now that her learning disability has been diagnosed and ealt with. She gets extra help with her reading and it has made worlds of difference!
My old man is on call for the next week. This means he lives next to the on-call phone and goes out any time. I like the overtime that it comes with, but miss the hell out of seeing him.
As for myself, I am recovering from a cold. I blame my job. I am constantly going and coming. I really do feel like a taxi driver sometimes, but no tips. My depression is under control, but I am keeping an eye on it. I tend to go down a bit in the colder months so this year I am trying to stay on top of it.
I have been crafting but don't have a way to upload any pictures yet, so you'll just have to hold on a bit longer. I have missed you blog! My favorite holiday is coming up though!!!! HALLOWEEN!! Now it's almost time for us to decorate. The costumes have been discussed and even worked on a little already! So far we have: Rocketman, zombie princess, and Coraline... I love Halloween so much!