It's the Weekend!!! Do you have plans?
 

Hi,

Happy Friday!

I love Fridays. Those days are long work days. Then I come home ready to relax.


M

Dd will be catching up on her school work. I plan to sleep in one day. Finally March is here, yea, now if Mother Nature would wake up.
Di

I remember we used to do weekend check-in threads! As far as plans, just the usual, Sunday Lunch with Mother and my son, and a light shopping excursion. Hoping to get to play in my stamping plates and redo my nails as I am having some chipping with the current manicure. I think it will shape up to be a great weekend! :D

Yep plans here.

Really excited.

I am going to set up for a FREEDOM even it the name.
Its a event for special needs families of all ages.
there is a band. And some other fun things going on.

We have vendors set up from all kinds of agencies. And
they sometimes come to talk to parents but lots of times
its just the material. Its lots of fun.

One of my PSV's is supposed to be going with me. Hopefully
that happens. We will see.
She is being harassed still by the parent. It got bad on facebook
yesterday. Had to be turned in to facebook.

But Derrick and his staff will be coming too. I'm so excited.

Then on Sunday, Derrick and a different staff member are going
to the annual Parent(adult) vs players game for Foundation.
I usual sit and watch but this year I'm staying home. Or at least
that is the plan.

I'm working to get ready for Monday.

heehee

Donna:hug::grouphug:

i plan to:

-- try to chill
-- try to chill
-- try to chill
.
.
.
-- try to chill some more

yeah, that's basically it.

i'm not sure that the expression "try to chill" isn't an oxymoron though. trying implies exertion of effort. how can one chill if one is exerting effort?

:confused:

i wish everyone some good relaxation this weekend.

:grouphug:

DD & I will be doing school tomorrow morning because we missed a day this week. DH wants to mow the grass because we have a lot of clover growing. I think it makes our yard look meadow-y and I like it but he doesn't. I wish I had more exciting plans but that's it. Oh - I bought an "Arms of Steel" DVD on amazon. I am hoping to try it out this weekend. My arms need some muscle toning. Sleeveless season will be here probably around Easter time. :Heart:

this weekend
 

Florida if we get snow here where I am it will be a first. I got use to the warm weather. I will be drinking hot soup and trying to stay warm!!!! This is weird down here....ginnie:grouphug:

Ginnie,

The weather is odd. Saturday night / Sunday morning will be cold --- if I understand the tv correctly.

M

I am going to try to sleep in this morning.
a jazz band concert sat night then a folksy singer on sunday afternoon. Think I will start my taxes saturday since my charting is caught up.
bizi
I might go to the local beauty school aveda and see if I can get a pedicure or a facial something pampering.

Hi Mari
 

The weathermen are frustrated, as the update keep right on changing. It will be cold tomorrow and now monday too, with a slow warm up. Today it is cool in the 50's with a very strong north to south wind, making it feel in the upper 30's. My plants are covered. I will leave them that way too for a few more days. The planters are in the garage. I will open that this afternoon just to get some light in there. Take care Mari. ginnie

well. so much for chillin
 

i cooked some bell peppers that needed done before they started to ehh... perish. easy, right? usually so. cut them up, soak, drain, and simmer covered until done (about 20 mins).

ok so this time since i knew mom would probably use them up by tossing them with pasta, i had decided to perk up the scenery with some greek olives and capers. no biggie. capers ready from jar. just rinsed a little to lighten the pickling. the olives i prepped while watching poirot, after putting the peppers to soak. had also cleaned and cut the peppers in front of tv.

parenthesis to say i had an out-of-schedule migraine today. yuck. the good news is zolmitriptan killed the pain without having to repeat dose. Still had residual light & sound sensitivity, which is also subsiding gradually.

now the weird part. peppers are cooking, right. ok. so like 2 pepper strips lose their peel. i get this wild hare up.............. that now ALLL the pepper strips have to be depeeled. and of course, that is not going to happen spontaneously. so in the end when they were "just soft" there i am... 2 hours worth of Poirot are done and Monk is on by now... there i am i peeling pepper strips, one by tiny one. could not let it go.

so much for chilling.

then we didn't have basil. i used mint. well, i used to sub asian mint for basil. but peppermint is not quite right. tasted sweet? it was WEIRD for sure. i ended up trying to rescue the flavoring with oregano and thyme.

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so then i wash up and i am done. i sit, and realize i am panting. out of breath. not first time lately.... from doing ordinary stuff - like standing and washing a pan, a spoon and a lid? not exactly an aerobic workout! :(:rolleyes:

well then, i get up go shut the blinds and find a baby ladybug by the plants. i go set it outside, inside my mom's covered greenhouse where she keeps her cacti for the winter. i am outside for like 2 minutes... long enough to persuade the little critter to let go of my finger.

come inside and start coughing from the stupid cold air... i guess. what else? i mean i wasn't before. :( and it was hurting a bit, to breathe. i immediately took a strong menthol-eucalyptus candy. settled me down after a while but i am not liking this. not. at. all.

~ waves ~

I have never heard of peeling peppers that sounds hard! sorry about the cold air affecting you, I am sucking on a cough drop as we speak tickle in my throat little cough.
Be well my friend.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

lol Bizi,

bell peppers as they cook the peel comes loose if they are covered - from the steam... so no, it's not difficult, just kindof a long methodical business when you've got them all cut into little strips.... i don't know what in the world got into me that because two peels came off i felt driven to do all of them.... sigh.... a 30 min job turned into a 2.5 hour job. weirdness! :D

sorry you have a tickle... maybe allergies? i hope the cough drops help and that you are not getting sick again!

in might case it might be a time i make an appointment with a pulmonologist. :o

have fun at the concert tonight... sounds fun! :)

~ waves ~

I went over tonight to my friend's house and went through her closet. I took a few shirts that she had bought at a shop on a trip we had taken together. They bring back good memories. I offered to help pack up the rest of the closet for Goodwill but her husband said he would do it soon, he was waiting on me to take what I wanted first, which I thought was thoughtful. He looks much better than the last time I saw him. He has gained some weight back. He looks good and seems in a very good place emotionally.

Unfortunately her daughter was not there. I am supposed to be going back over Tuesday night to see her. :Heart:

well i am glad you did that Butterfly, and yes it was nice of her hubby to see if you wanted anything of hers. so cool that you did find a few items to treasure and remind you of good times together.

i hope you and her daughter have a nice time tuesday. :):Heart:

you sound so much more comfortable about seeing her husband now. it's nice that he has shown improvement.

Wow, Butterfly,

That is a biggie. Keep yourself safe.

Mari

Yes, it was a big deal for me. I had anxiety all yesterday, anticipating going over in the late afternoon. I felt it best to take a xanax before I left. Walking into her house and not hearing her voice greeting me was hard, but after I was inside a few minutes I was okay. Everything there is just such a time capsule. Everything there reminds me of something.

Her husband is clearly moving on with his life, which I thought I would find upsetting, but I didn't. He seems happy and excited even. He says he is eager to start a new chapter in his life. He shared with me that he is engaged and will be getting remarried in 3 months. I haven't met her yet, only seen pictures, but from what he tells me about her she is a lovely person and makes he & his daughter very happy. I thought I would be mad at him, but I'm not. I have come to accept that my friend chose all of this, not her husband. It was her choice to send him down this path in life. My friend is happy in heaven, I think they deserve to be happy here. I can't believe the emotions I am having in regards to this. It is quite surprising to me. :Heart:

Dear Butterfly, :hug: :hug: :hug:

i am glad you feel "ok" with your friend's husband moving on. It could have been hard - as you expected it might. Instead, you have found a great perspective on it.

I am also glad he and his daughter are on the same page. Especially for the young one, who is still in formative years. You are right they do deserve to be happy, and I hope they will be able to form a new happy family.

As for meeting the husband's new partner, do so when you feel ready.

~ waves ~

Thank you waves. :hug: I'm not ready to meet her yet, but someday. One step at a time. I think her husband knew this and that's why the fiance wasn't there. I believe my friend's daughter was with her somewhere. AWKWARD even though we tried for it not to be. :Heart:

Butterfly,

I had been hoping that seeing him happy would help you.


He was a good husband to her when she was here. Now it is time to be a good husband to his future wife.
The daughter will be raised by two parents who love her.

Mari

Thank you Mari, it did help me to see him so happy. I am happy for their daughter. Every child needs a mother and from what he told me this woman is becoming that already. Not that she can ever replace my friend, but she is filling that motherly role. That is so important for children. :Heart:

Edited to add: the way he talks about her, it sounds like love, not just a rebound thing or she's convenient for him. That made me feel happy for him also.

Butterfly,

This is one of those good and bad things. Seeing him move forward and embrace life is good. But a tiny part of you might be feeling that he has not only abandoned his wife but also the memories of all of you together.

Try not to think too much about whether he is doing the right thing or not. (. . . .The next marriage might be a disaster . . or maybe . but he has made good decisions in the past so we can hope this goes well for him and his daughter.)

Mari

Hubby and I are going out together
 

Hi,

This is a red letter day for hubby and me!!
We are going out together this afternoon to the same event and in the same car.

One of our friends is conducting his young-people-orchestra (teen agers) at a location that is convenient for us. In addition, a work friend (and texting buddy of mine) is going to meet the two of us.
I even checked in with hubby about what he is wearing and he was polite about my suggestions.

M

weekend plans
 

Love sundays... my son and I get together to teach me the PC and or to watch a movie. Will watch Argo today. ginnie:hug:

Ginnie,

Enjoy your Sunday.
I saw the first ten mins of Argo free On Demand. It looks good but I have to pay the cable people to see the rest.

M

My Saturday was a great day.

Derrick and his staff made it to the FREEDOM Event. And it was a fantastic
thing. We had a band and lots of tables with activities for the kids. Which they really enjoyed.

He helped with the beads, making streamers and then went and figured
out what the last table was going to be.

It turned out to be a table for drawing with glue, glue sticks and glitter.

It was neat watching all the kids congregate around him.

So nice. That is normal for him.

We let his staff leave early, because he had a long drive home. And wasn't doing anything that I couldn't do. And just looked lost. I thought something was wrong, it wasn't his normal atmosphere.

On the way home, I learned what was wrong. I felt so bad, that Derrick
hadn't told me before then. It was snowing and a mess on the way to
the event. And they had been stopped by a ambulance, fire truck, and police. Not sure what all else. But when they were ready to start again.

They had a red light, but from what I understand he didn't realize it right
away and somehow, he hit slightly the car in front.
There was no damage. But I'm guessing a police report, so he is protected.
Especially since he had a client with him. But the fact of a accident just
really shakes you up.
I would have made more sure he was okay. But I do know he was okay to
drive home. I am just sorry I didn't know before he left.

Donna:hug::grouphug:

Donna,

He is growing up. :) He apparently managed it very well.
He will be more careful in the future.

M

Donna
 

Dear Donna,

I am glad Derrick was ok. what a horrible drive in the morning, even before the accident. yuck! :heartthrob:

But i want to say, you have protected Derrick a lot.

This time, Derrick protected you. He didn't want to worry you.

He felt ok enough to get on with things, so he marched right through the day. He behaved like an adult ... like a man. I make a little distinction here because women in our culture might tend to vent about these incidents while men tend more to keep things to themselves, unless they require outside intervention. (Many men go overboard and don't even ask for help when they need it, but i believe your Derrick would have. You have taught him to look after himself and asking for help when needed is part of that.)

I think it is good that he drove home btw. After an accident, yes one is shaken. Driving again as soon as possible is the best thing.

Other than that it sounded like a nice day. It sounds as though he can compartmentalize pretty well, and that he enjoyed his time with the kids. :) :hug: :hug: :hug:

~ waves ~

Donna - I'm glad the accident was minor. :Heart:

Have a great evening Mari. Enjoy the concert :Heart:

What a lovely way to spen your Sundays.

I've heard a lot about Argo, but haven't seen it. Let us know what you think :Heart:

to Mari
 

Mari, this is great! :Heart:

Sorry I missed it earlier!
i seem to be missing a good bit of stuff?! :confused::eek:

How did it go? I hope you both had a nice time! :):) :hug:

~ waves ~

Oh wow! Mari! That's awesome! :D I am so glad you're going out! :D I hope you two had a lovely time.

I am glad you get to spend that kind of time with your son ginnie. :)

Today we got together with my mother and had a really AWESOME time! I gave her a gift, a MP3 Player cube thingie, amd I got her a couple of pretty nail polishes on sale! We had a great lunch at Burger King and really enjoyed our day together. Hoping everyone's weekend turned out as nice as mine did. ♥

Waves,

Hubby and I have separate interests.
And even though we work at the same place and could sometimes coordinate and ride together in the same car, we each drive our own car. (Maybe one could say that we our independence.)
We both like classical music, thank goodness.

We had a great time.
Afterwords we took my texting friend (not the conductor friend) out for ethnic food.

Mari

Hi, Pam,

I love shopping! You are lucky that you can go shopping and lunching with your mom. That is a good day!

Hubby and I had had a good time out.
I guess I had enough restful sleep last night. I felt up to going to hear the music and felt up to dealing with Hubby.

Mari

Mari

Glad you had a good time.

Derrick and his staff had a good time at the basketball game. They played
hard.

I had a good time relaxing.

Hubby fixed his car finally.

And then went to wash it and stuff.

Donna:hug::grouphug: