Sandy & Jim .. have a great time ... remember to snuggle up if it gets too cold ...

UPDATE:

submitted my 2nd ap for the fellowship - mailing off the paperwork (with signature) today with CD - hopefully I burned it correctly ... I 'tested' it a couple times on my computer .. and the slide show started out just fine!!

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!

Mornin' everyone! Well, I'm still sniffly and stuffed up. It's got to be allergies because nothing hurts but my head. As long as I take Benadryl every 4-6 hours I'm good but it sends me night-night! I am enjoying the extra sleep, though. I slept right through supper yesterday and was too sleepy to get anything to eat when I did wake up. I figured I'd be famished when I got up this morning but I'm not. Just wanted coffee. Hey, maybe I've found the secret to losing weight and keeping it off. Just sleep all the time!

After yesterday's monsoon today is supposed to be nice. Next week cannot get here fast enough for me. We're forecast to have lows in the upper 50's and highs in the upper 70's! Heaven on earth for me! I'm not expecting it to last but I'm sure going to enjoy it while it's here!

I need to go to Rite Aid and p/u a prescription but that's about the extent of my activities today. Oh, I bought some strawberries and whipping cream at the store and walked right out and forgot to buy the pound cake! I guess I'll go pick that up, too.

Ya'll have a wonderful weekend!

Morning all Allergies in full swing here too. On the plus side, haven't had that head noise yet. Seems weird that it's better when my sinus issues are worse. At least I get to see the eye doc on Tuesday to talk about the issues I've been having, so we'll go from there.

Enlisted hubby's help for the powerpoint I had to do. If it wasn't for the apple filled house, I'd attempt to do it myself. But he likes to help and contribute to my art insanity - so it works out.

Sandy, don't blame you for taking over the man cave. Hope you guys are able to have fun at the game

Kelly, hope the allergies clear for ya soon.

Sarah, have fun on your weekend off

Trish, hope the DD gets the roomie thing figured out

Vonn, you go girl!!!!

Wiz, Good luck!

Everyone,

Thanks everybody!

If I did get this job it would be great. It's only a few miles from home and of course Nicor has GREAT benefits. It doesn't pay as much as my last job, but I think the benefits and lower stress would be worth it.

hey WIZ ... that's great!! you have the stamina to work full-time?? I wish I could ... but, they wouldn't like me showing up whenever, stay a little while .. and then leaving early .. or better yet, not coming in ...

yesterday - I was doing fine (like when we got together) .. then all I did was do some grocery shopping - ran into a friend and stood and chatted a bit - and got home ... when I got home, I was in so much pain that I had a 'meltdown' and couldn't do anything .. and was getting very frustrated to just do the simple things ...

better today - went to my friend's quilt shop ... for 'therapy' ... and feel LOTS better!!

Jenn .. thanks .. and hope you feel better!!

UPDATE

this may be the end of August ... but, the weather thinks it's the end of October!! ....

Hi all,
Vonn, I was wondering the same thing about Wiz...although I've met her, and I think that she's a ball of energy...but still...she can work a home biz and get a job? She IS a Wiz...
Sandy, you saw a wonderful game...Lucky!!

I took my inlaws to their great granddaughter's 4th bday...a 63 mile ride one way...DH had 2 softball games today...grrr. I told him to play, though, since it was playoff time and he's the pitcher. My niece's DH showed me his horses, turkeys, chickens and roosters...I love horses. He let me give one a treat, and I got to pet her...so much fun!!
When I got home, DH was still partying out with his teammates, which got me angry...so I bought some wine, a sausage sandwich, and enjoyed myself...he felt guilty when he got home...good!

I'm up late this evening with leg spasms...waiting for additional meds to kick in...
hope everyone has a good Sunday!!

Debbie ... I was SO tired around 830, that I was relaxing ... paging thru a quilt magazine getting ideas ... starting thinking on what to do next ... and then couldn't fall asleep - so I came online to see who else is up and about .. sorry about the spasms, tho - I get those, too!

OH, Debbie - Wiz also has a garden .. with REAL goodies growing!!

UPDATE:

well, I did it ... both of my art applications have been submitted EARLY!! and now to wait ... should know in only a couple of weeks for both if I've been approved and that I'm one of 7 winners for the fellowship - recognizing me as an individual artist in the state of Wisconsin ... that would be quite an honor for me (and a FIRST of any sort of reward) ..

In the meantime - submitting 3 items for the promotional program: Something Special from Wisconsin (which I'm a member) ... and get recognition thru-out the state and then some ... those have to be in by Oct 23. ... need to get the website set up!!

when I get my mind rolling about quilting and fabric and ideas and helping others ... my pain isn't so bad - it's there, just don't think about it as much.

Sandy - rechecking that 'list' you sent me ... and get working!!

thanks, Jenn, for all your help!! need to work on estay and zazzle .. I get so busy - I forget to eat! LOL

Good morning! It was a beautiful day here yesterday , and today it is only supposed to be in the mid 60s. I have all of my windows open, and I am cold! Even though it was so nice yesterday, I spent the whole day at home. I did sit outside for about 1/2 hour, but most of the day was spent watching Teddy Kennedy's funeral. It was so moving.

The first week of classes has kicked my ***. I am not used to the schedule and standing so much. I am trying to stand and move around when I am teaching two of my classes, but it is tough. I am so tired, and I am also having trouble sleeping. Today, I need to go to the grocery and drugstores. Otherwise, I plan on taking it easy.

Debbie, Sorry about the spasms. I recently had my balcofen increased by another 10 mg (take 10 mg, four times per day) and it seems to be helping a bit. However, the stiffness and pain when I walk remains.

Hope you all are having a good weekend.

Morning all! We had a great time yesterday and the Cubbies won! Whoohoo!

Jim and I during the game.


There's nothing more beautiful than Wrigley Field.

Good morning everyone!

Wiz - Saying prayers that you get the job.

Vonn - Congratulations! You have worked so hard on not only the quilts but your schooling as well. I am so proud of you. Saying prayers that you get the fellowship.

Debbie - Hope you are feeling better this morning.

Sandy - Glad you were able to enjoy the game. And, they won! How awesome is that.

Kelly - Hope the allergies are better today. I've been dealing with them myself. Yuck! And, don't be bragging about your "perfect" weather. It's still in the 100's here. j/k

Fin - That is great that DH is so supportive and helping you out. You have a keeper there. Hope your allergies are doing better today as well. I am glad you are going to the eye dr to get that checked out. Let us know how it goes.

Barb - I hope your 2nd week of school is much better. Doing a lecture for 1 to 2 hours has to be tough not only physically but mentally as well. Please don't beat yourself up for having a rough week. I admire you for what you do and your ability to do it.

Hi everyone else I know I missed here. Hope you are doing well.

Not doing much today. DBF and I went to a dinner party last night and stayed up way to late. Anything past 10:00 is way too late for me. LOL So, I won't be doing too much today, I think. A burst of energy may hit and I'll probably work on some clay work. DBF's neighbor wants to fill the kiln again.

Speaking of DBF's neighbor, Vonn as you know DBF's neighbor has traveled the world showing her quilts and teaching quilting. She's fairly well known for her work. If you need any ideas, advice, etc. let me know. She is always willing to help others with their artistic endeavors.