Out with the Old!

Another year gone... 2007 has been a stressful year for a lot of reasons and personally, I am glad to see it go. I look forward to a much better 2008. I know I cannot get rid of all stress, but wouldn't it be nice?

My SIL had a fantistic idea this year - that we should make lists of all that ails us for 2007 and burn the lists at midnight. A clensing of a sort. We probably will not actually be lighting things on fire (well, I suppose that depends on if the resident pyromaniac will be in attendance), but I think the idea is right. So tonight, I let go of all the stresses of 2007 (at least the ones that will not follow me into 2008) and start fresh tomorrow.

I don't really do resolutions, but if I did, I think this year it would be to let go and realize that I cannot control everything. Some things have to be left to whatever. Kind of depressing for my New Year's message, sorry. I'll try to do better tomorrow.

Be safe, but have fun at your New Year celebrations!

Until next time -
~Shel

Ho, Ho, Ho

"Santa was here!" my neice exclaimed as she came down the stairs at an ungodly hour on Christmas morning. Which was o.k., because her Mom and brother had already been up for an hour or so. My nephew came into the family room where I was sleeping and the tree was located and attempted to confiscate my little sister's Christmas present about 5 or 5:30 a.m. Considering I had gone to bed around 3:30 a.m. I was very happy to be awake! But who can get mad at little cuties like him and his sisters? Not me.

All in all it was a fantastic Christmas with great food (thanks!) fun presents, family and of course, after Christmas sales! I picked up the first season of Psych on dvd for $19.99 - woohoo! I love that darn show! I also got a pre-lit tree for $7, so it was a trip worth taking. Everyone must have had to work the day after Christmas because the stores were surprisingly not that crowded. Actually, Christmas Eve wasn't too bad either. I was even at the mall on Christmas Eve and had no problems. I finished my shopping and with the exception of a shipping problem for a gift for a friend, everything arrived and/or was found with time to spare.

My SIL made the best ham for dinner and her yummy stuffing. It was yummy-licious! We didn't have any turkey, so I am having turkey withdrawals this year. I'm going to have to pick up a turkey breast for dinner this weekend!

But now it's time to buckle down and stop spending money. My family does not really go crazy at Christmas spending tons of money, so luckily I don't have that to worry about, just the student loans from hell. Ah, I'm so glad I went for a post-graduate degree.

Oh - I saw National Treasure Book of Secrets on Friday and it was great! I enjoyed it thoroughly. For those that saw the first National Treasure, you know what is in store for you. It is a little Indiana Jonesesqe. The first movie gave you more history than the second. Book of Secrets was more action, but very enjoyable. If you are looking for a funny action adventure flick, this one is for you. Check it out. Nicholas Cage is great and I love the guy that plays Riley.

Well, I should get back to work. Everyone stay out of the snow tomorrow!

Until next time -
~Shel

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night...

Well, it's that time. Noon on Christmas Eve and per tradition I am heading out to finish my Christmas shopping in just a moment. I tried dear readers, I really did. I tried to avoid the Christmas Eve shopping this year, but fate conspired against me. I guess the lesson is - who am I to break tradition. So as I go to fight the good fight, I wanted to take a moment to say, Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night...

I hope everyone has a fantastic Christmas filled with laughter and joy.

Until next time -
Love,
~Shel

More Christmas Funny!

Hello again! I am going to see National Treasure tonight! WOOHOO! I leave you with a couple more Christmas funnies.

Christmas Fun

I know - it's been a while. I offer this Christmas funny for your forgiveness. I'm off to do some Christmas shopping - that should be a hoot...

Stay warm and have some yummy Christmas cookies!

'til next time,
~Shel

Did I mention winter is upon us?

Just want to make sure, because it's freakin' cold outside Mr. Bigglesworth... Not to mention the snow and ice. Ugh. The winter advisory said snow, not ice and only 1-3 inches of accumulation, no big. That's a freakin' walk in the park here in the midwest. Yeah, stupid weather advisory. The ice was so think on my car this evening that I could not get my door open. Luckily my brother was able to get the other door open and after letting the car run for 15 minutes or so, he was able to break the ice off my drivers side window, the windshield and the back. After a bit, I was able to roll down the rest of the windows, which even with the windows down remained completely blocked by ice, and broke that ice with my windshield scraper.


Ha - take that stupid ice storm! Accept, most of you know that I am wholly uncoordinated and have a knee cap that likes to dislocate - walking on ice, not good. If you do not know how much it hurts to dislocate a knee cap (and I hope you don't), you may not understand why I get a little weird about walking in the ice and slick. I am not a fan of pain and not being able to walk for a week or so until the cap goes back into place - also not a pleasant feeling. I actually stopped at the convenience store on the way home and bought some ice melting salt and covered the path from my car to my front door (I really wish I lived in a place with an attached garage), because in the 4 years I've been in my place and cannot remember the management company salting the paths to the buildings ever. I probably looked really stupid, but hey, it's better than a dislocated knee.


The only problem is that I am not leaving my place again today and maybe not tomorrow if the weather does not improve, but I don't actually have much by way of food in my place. Hmmm. This stinks. I may have to call the Italian place across the street and have them deliver.


Besides scavenging for food, I think I am going to take my SIL's advice and curl up in bed with a few episodes of Psych or a silly movie and wish away the bad weather.


Oh - and check out this blog post from the showrunner for the Sarah Connor Chronicles, it's freaking hilarious(I know, I'm over using the 'f' word tonight)!

http://hucksblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/lost-in-flood.html


Stay warm, drive safe and if possible, just stay home.

Until next time -
~Shel