Not Enough Time

It feels like there just aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done. And my life is very busy right now...lots of travel coming up, some of it last minute. The possible work thing. A move...where to we just don't know yet. Oh well, I can't control everything but I sure do try. So, I managed to take a bike ride tonight and I'm about to fit a shower in. Then, I need to throw some clothes in the dryer, read a bit for my exam, and throw some stuff together to pack. Breathe, just breathe. JT made dinner so that helped a great deal.

Oh, and I had a dream that I was pregnant and when I told JT, he totally freaked out and ran away :) I mentioned it to him and do you know what he said? "Yep, sounds 'bout right"...great ;)

Funny Picture, then Rain

I was downloading pictures from the camera today and I found this one...it just looks so funny to me. It's almost like he's stoned. Well, I guess that would really make him JT's dog (only JT stopped doing that a long time ago.

Today the landlord came with his realtor to check out the house. We set up a plan so that noone would be in the home while we're aren't there. Our dogs are very friendly but it's just not wise because you never really know. I also don't want them to get used to strange people just coming in and out of our home. So, they'll put a note that buyers must contact me first before stopping by. JT worked his ass off cleaning the carpets these past two days and it turned out great. I just wish we could keep it this way. I do know that we'll never, ever have beige carpet again :) So, they were pleased with how the house looked and that's good. We'd really like our deposit back when we move. Meanwhile, the dogs got an extra day at doggie day care (stop laughing). It was supposed to rain all day so this was a great way to get them the exercise they needed. Sure enough, they are tired little pups now. LOVE that!

I mentioned it was supposed to rain...but it really hadn't done much until about 3pm...that would be 15 minutes after I said to JT, "isn't it supposed to really rain a lot today". Now we need the rain so I won't complain but it was a bit of a freaky coincidence. JT keeps picking on me but I told him that if I had the "power" to start the rain, he'd better watch out ;)

Well, burgers and fries for dinner so I'm off!

Just a regular ol' Sunday

for the T family :) Spent over an hour at the dog park and was still home by 10:30, cleaned the middle floor (did the top floor yesterday), packed a few boxes (b/c we have to move whether or not I get the promotion), finished my book (Annie Freeman's Fabulous Traveling Funeral), and spent time sitting in the grass with Basil & Jenny (my favorite part of the day).

We decided to order Chinese for dinner...Easter dinner. Chinese food is good any time of year. I really need to start studying for my upcoming certification exam but I am famous at procrastinating on that type of stuff. Mainly because I can always get away with it ;) but I'm not so sure that is a very good idea this time. After all, the pass rate is only 58% and I have spent far too much money on the preparation and the exam fee. I need to try to fit in an hour a day on the studying front.

I went for a short bike ride today which is going to count as my workout (it was over 20 minutes) especially when you throw in the cleaning for 2 hours :) Well, I still have some time to work on a gift scrapbook or study or lounge on the tv...before dinner.

It''s a beautiful, sunny spring day here and I'm just waking up. I'll take Basil and Jenny to the dog park in about 20 minutes. I think we go there as much for me as we do for them. Even after living here over a year, I don't have any friends and very few aquaintences (yep, I know that's spelled wrong) but that's ok. I've always been a bit of a loner and I do have JT. I talk to my bestfriend nearly every day and my mom about twice a week. But, it's kind of nice to have a conversation with other adults who also love dogs.

This job changing business is tricky. We're crunched for time and I'm worried my current bosses will try to hold me back. Oh well, I'm going to keep moving forward, and reminding them we need to keep this process moving or JT and I will be homeless :) I will be the bigger person, I will plan ahead, and I will remain professional. I know this is a great opportunity on many levels...for my family, for my career, for myself. It sure would be nice to be able to afford a house.

Well, I'm breathing in the great spring air so I think it's time to wash my face, brush my teeth and make the 6 minute drive to the dog park (gotta love that!).

Awww man!

Well, buying the townhouse is simply a no-go. Our debt ratio is just too great for the purchase price. I was pleased with Countrywide though. The woman was very helpful and told me exactly what we need to get our monthly payments down to and gave us specific ways to do it. I'm grateful for that. However, it may all be a mute point anyway.

I may have the opportunity for a promotion and relocation to the corporate office in Jacksonville, FL. They have asked me if I'm interested, which we are. I still have a bunch of questions to ask and details to iron out and I may have to compete for the position. We'll just take it one day at a time and see how it all works out. The timing really couldn't be better if it does work out. Oh, and how I would love to live near the ocean...it's one of my dreams. Cost of living is better, the pace is slower. Yes, there are downsides (alligators and snakes). That's why we will definately be taking a weekend trip down there to check it out before saying yes (if it's offered). So, maybe, when one door closes...another door opens.

Easter is just around the corner and I didn't make any cards. I think I'll have to stop and buy some tomorrow afternoon and get them mailed out. I also need to get started working on a gift scrapbook for my mom for Mother's Day. I have no idea what to get my stepmom, but I'll figure something out. The dogs and I are thoroughly enjoying the warm weather and the nearby dog park. So much so that I'm already tired at 8pm. Well, off to look for some pics of mom and I and then to bed :)

AAAAHHHH!

Yep, been one of those days. Not really much to post but that's only because I won't discuss my work here. Suffice it to say that my work day could have gone much better. I need to figure out my next move, my next direction in my career. I just got back from another trip and am so tired of traveling...and I don't even do it all that much, only once or twice a month. The plane ride home was quite bumpy and I really don't care for that at all. But, we made it home safe and sound.

Still working on the townhouse thing but one of the things at work may put a wrench in that. Oh well, I think we'll just keep moving forward. Waiting for dinner to be delivered, yes...it is a Friday thing, from a local pizza joint and looking forward to a relaxing weekend. I'm sure I'll do some cleaning but I'm also hoping to get to scrapbook some. Have a good weekend!

Nothing much to report

but I'm gonna report anyway :) Finished my seminar on Friday in time to stop at PaperSource (www.paper-source.com) in Georgetown...neat little town. My mom, my friend Annette and I could spend the entire day shopping there! I picked up a couple books and some envelopes, nothing major but it was fun to look around. Saw my little squirrel friend again during lunch but I didn't have anything to give him. I'm sure he'll be fine.

JT and I went to the Super Pet Expo today, mainly because we could bring the dogs with us. It was packed, full of fun and educational stuff to look at and do. We only spent about an hour there but it was nice to get out with our whole family. I had considered going to the Cherry Blossom Festival in D.C. but it's just so crowded. It does sadden me that I really haven't taken advantage of how close we are. I let my anxiety get in the way of fun things like that sometimes. Speaking of anxiety, I've lowered the dosage on my meds to make it safer to get pregnant. I do notice a difference but it's not as bad as I thought it would be. I'm sure that has something to do with the fact that I'm exercising regularly for the first time in my adult life.

Went for a bike ride today and it was a real workout...especially when you consider how much the wind was blowing. It felt good to get that workout. I spent the next couple of hours washing some of our walls. You can definately tell that we own dogs b/c all of the walls have dirt as the same level. I'm pretty sure it's from Basil (boxer) shaking his head and jowels. Oh yea, and rubbing them up against the walls! Felt good to be able to see a difference but I went through 6 Magic Erasers on just one floor. I'm not sure I'll buy more or if I'll try a washcloth, soap and water tomorrow. Have had a nice evening of watching DVR'd tv shows and hanging out. We set our clocks ahead tonight so I think I'm going to go to sleep early :)