~ Simple Woman's Daybook 11.9.09 ~

FOR TODAY...

Outside my window... slightly overcast, leaves falling, and a single bird flying away ...

I am thinking ... well, because I am at work, I am unfortunately thinking about work;

I am thankful for... my salvation; grace, forgiveness

.I am wearing... long denim skirt, sandals, black sleeveless top with black cardigan and turquoise jewlerly;

I am remembering... some happy times with my Dad - it's been a month;

I am hearing ... soft music playing from my radio.
I am going... get ready for my Red Rooster weekend;

I am reading... still - The Rescue (Nicholas Sparks)

From the learning rooms ... no matter how many times you read the Bible, there are parts in that will come across as a new revelation and give you an "ah ha" moment;

I am hoping... that today will be a great day.

On my mind ... too much to write for now.
Noticing that... my desk is a mess!

Pondering these words... Phil 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

From the kitchen... making a mexican lasagna tonight ... that's all.

Around the house... it is slowly getting cleaner

One of my favorite things ~ spending a day alone - every now and then.

From my photo memories ...

Remembering a fun day with my daughter, several years ago up on Monte Santo Mountain, one of our favorite places to go, just me and her.

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~ Some beach memories ~

Gary and I went to the beach back in September (Labor Day week) - was a nice get-a-way. Never posted these photos ...


It rained a little and God gave us a rainbow ...





and then the sun shined ....

It was a nice few days away.

~ A Visit to a Friend ~

Mom and I took a ride up to Tennessee to visit a friend last Saturday. She lives deep in the woods ...

This is her driveway ....

This is her pretty little rustic home ...

and this is our friend Lynda (with my Mom).


It was a good visit and a fun day.

~ Happy Birthday to Me ~

Wow! Aren't birthdays awesome! First to have my whole FB wall filled with birthday wishes from my friends; I kept logging on FB off and on all day just to read all of the good wishes again; made me smile all day. Then my husband surprised me with this:

It a Keurig Elite B40 Brewer - ooh lah lah - I have been coveting this little coffee maker for several months, but it was just too expensive and I couldn't make myself spend that much money on a coffee maker that just makes one cup of coffee. But, the coffee is great, and now I don't have to stop at McD's every morning to get my first cup of coffee. Love it! I was expecting a pair of earrings. I liked this so much better.

Then dinner at Carrabbas with my husband. Potato crusted halibut. Can we say, yumm?

My daughter, Lisa, sent me a package containing some beautiful jewelry; and dinner at Mom's with my sister and my oldest best friend, Ann - and that meant more presents - yay! Plus, another great friend sent me a package containing all kinds of art supplies for painting ... YAY again! My boss and his wife gave me a beautiful oil painting, which I will try to post a photo of - its a beach scene and I love it. And, I got some gorgeous silver and black earrings from my co-worker. I am so freaking spoiled this week, I am not worth 2 cents!

I almost hate for this week to end, its been more fun that Christmas!

So, happy birthday to me! I don't deserve all of this, but I sure have enjoyed it!

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The Simple Woman's Daybook 11.2.09

FOR TODAY...
Outside my window... sunshine, clear skies, beautiful shades of autumn on trees.
I am thinking ... how beautiful this day is; how productive I hope I will be today.
I am thankful for... for friends and family.
I am wearing... long grey skirt, black blouse, black scarf, black jacket, black boots ...
I am remembering... a very pleasant weekend.
I am hearing ... the quietness of morning.

I am going... get a lot of work done today.
I am reading... The Rescue (Nicholas Sparks)
From the learning rooms ... I really don't know what this means ... but something I am trying to change is to try to take life a bit more slowly, quit over scheduling myself ....

I am hoping... that today will be a great day.
On my mind ... my attitude needs to change.

Noticing that... I have been a negative, stressed and impatient person lately.
Pondering these words... Phil 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
From the kitchen... I have no menu plans this week; I made steamed crabs last night and they were pretty tasty.
Around the house... still haven't started on my dining table and chairs, may have to start with a smaller project just to test my distressing skills first.
One of my favorite things ~ the happiness my dogs show when I come in the door at the end of the day.

From my photo memories ...

Remembering a fun camping trip with my grandson, wish we had more of them.

Thank you for stopping and visiting my daybook today. If you'd like to read other daybooks or perhaps do one yourself, stop over to Peggy's at Simple Woman's Daybook today.

~ For Today ~

FOR TODAY...

Outside my window... darkness and the sound of drizzling rain

I am thinking ... are my dogs outside in this rain

I am thankful for... for this day

I am wearing... fuzzy house shoes, pj pants and oversized gray pullover

I am remembering... some fun times with my old college mates that I have reconnected with today on Facebook

I am going... to let the dogs in ... really I am ...

I am reading... The Partner (Grisham novel)

From the learning rooms ... cherish each moment.

I am hoping... to get alot of work done tomorrow at my office ...

On my mind ... Helping Mom get her life resettled

Noticing that... my house needs a thorough cleaning - ugh!

Pondering these words... hmmm hmmmm nope nothing there ...

From the kitchen... yummy homemade meatball sandwiches for dinner and the clean up still waiting for me ...

Around the house... thinking about refinishing my dining room table and chairs, distressed ivory maybe ...

One of my favorite things ~ the beautiful colors of fall.

From my photo memories ...

Dad just loved watching the birds on his front porch ...

(idea copied from The Simple Woman's Daybook ... posted every monday ... i was a day late - maybe next week ...)

~ The trees ... they are a changing ~

The trees outside my window at work are starting to look so pretty. The fall colors are starting to tints the edges of the leaves. Beautiful. I feel the need for a ride through the country to enjoy the colors. A ride, other than my ride home, which is pretty much a ride through the country - I need some new scenes!

I am thankful for this day, this season, this moment.