A Light Through the Darkness

Wow, where did my weekend go??? Seriously. I'm putting in an order for about 24 more hours each weekend. I'll let you know when I get it. >.<

Val is in an odd mood today - beware.

I got a bunch done this weekend, with help from the hubby. Saturday we went and got Steingrim safely married off to his lady - it was a great wedding, and there were no polearms in sight. :)

Sunday, I got up and found the second couch in my living room, then left to go shopping while argus7hills started laundry and did dishes. I went out with Mom and Dad to check prices for food for aishabintjamil's wedding, then went and bought my new freezer and grocery-shopped for the week. Then I came home, did a few loads of laundry and wrote a bit. I got 401 words yesterday - sooo close to 40k. I have a feeling this draft is going to max out at 80k, but that's okay. I already have at least one scene to add in later.

My happiness list for today:

1. Green grass! I did - I saw green grass (alive, too!) today. Yay!

2. Buying a new outfit for my niece. It's adorable - pink polka dots and jean capris. I love little girl clothes.

3. Opening day at Fenway tomorrow! I cannot wait. I hope I can get out early enough to hear it. :p Yes, I am a geek. And no, I'm not worried yet. Talk to me in July.

4. Gym! I went to the gym this morning and got 20 minutes on the treadmill. And the knee didn't twinge too much (yes, I wore my brace).

5.Warmer weather - it's supposed to be 60 degrees F tomorrow!!!

What makes you happy today?

Did I mention that I forgot to put on my knee brace yesterday? Yeah, I was really sore by the time I got home (because I realized an hour into my trip that I'd forgotten it - I'm really NOT a morning person, although I'm learning to fake it pretty well) and I'm super sore this morning, mostly because I stayed up waay too late, but well, waah. Big girl panties and all that.

However, the chai is kicking in (and I might make another one at break - I have a soymilk stashed in my desk - LOVE THEM! Thank you so much, kuzushi for introducing me to them last year) and I'm not afraid to use it. :p

So, here's my list (I'll post metrics when I get home tonight, but I can tell you I'm over 26k at the moment and chugging along) of what's making me happy today:

1. Walking up to a sleepily-purring Sebastian kitten curled up next to me. Very happy! (they love the Magic Blanket(tm) - aka the electric heated blanket that yes, is still on my bed)

2. The sun is shining, and it's going to be in the 40s today! Bye, bye, snow! I'm done with you until next year!

3. Time this weekend to actually START my plants! I've been stalling because I don't want the cats to eat them if I have to keep them indoors for too long, but I think it might finally be time.

4. Words! Things are chugging along on Seasons - and I figured out a COOL packet for my workshop at RavenCon to hand out!

5. Chocolate fountain. Yep, the chocolate fountain is coming out this weekend. Gotta get stuff to dip in.

What's making you happy today?

1. Listening to the Boston Red Sox play as I drove into work.

2. My daffodils are STILL alive and blooming!

3. Did I mention I got to eat breakfast and watch the Red Sox?

4. We're getting a new freezer tonight! Very, very cool (am already eying picnic packs at the really good meat store near Mom and Dad).

5. It's Opening Day!!!!

Nope. Not obsessed at all. Not me.

bonus happy thought for the day: The Red Sox beat the As in 10 innings, 6-5

Go Sox!

My IR Receiver was delivered at 2:10 pm today!!!!!!

No more writing and then RETYPING! Woohoo!!!

Now if only they'll give me VTO so I can get home early....*plots**hopes*