November 2020

S M T W T F S
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425 262728
2930     

Style Credit

Expand Cut Tags

No cut tags
manoah: (Default)
Sunday, March 17th, 2019 09:36 am
Hi kids! *waves*

I've been MIA, down for the count, out of it. I totally missed the 12th day stuff, I've been....yeah. Missing.

Nothing dire, just life. Yanno? Another (yes, yes, I made a doctor's appointment) uti, new glasses that are kicking my butt (progressives, getting old ain't for sissies!) and dealing (albeit long distance) with my stepmom and her shenanigans. Yikes!

I'm adjusting to my glasses, uti is under control, mom (I call her mom) is settling in to her new routine and the two step sibs have each other's backs. When life isn't going well, I tend to hibernate and just...not. Now I'm back to being me and life doesn't look so dim. Cycles.

The upside is I've been reading like mad. I'm on my 9th book this year (which, yeah, but I'm just getting started!) and I have two more on hold at the digital library. I have plans to reread a bunch of stuff I have here, so that's a go. I'm still making bears and boobs for charity and that's good as well.

I also deleted (geez, it's been over a year!) all the old yoga stuff. Trying super hard to just let all that go. Not worry about "them". I started back at a new place once a week. That is refreshing to get another yoga perspective. I'm still dithering whether I'll continue my personal teaching once His Lordship retires. Right now, I'm leaning toward not, but we'll see. His original plan was to retire around his 60th b-day (a year from May) but now he's thinking he doesn't want to do another winter of getting up in the dark, shoveling out and driving with idiots up the highway. Again, we'll see.

The Heir is in Cabo this week with his gf's family. He's having a fantastic time. They have lots (and I do mean LOTS) of money so they are at a fancy, all inclusive resort right on the beach. He's called me 3 times just full of himself (and the free wifi!). Silly boy. He made an interesting, spur of the moment comment that went something along the lines of "...I'm marrying money...". o-O

We'll see is my new mantra.

I'm making corned beef, et.al. today and The Spare is supposed to show up. I also made a new recipe: Bailey's Chocolate Chip pound cake. It smelled divine baking, I hope it tastes as good. His Lordship's pal W is coming over as well.

So that's my story. Sorry, again, for not commenting or writing. Sometimes a girl has to chill.

Smooches to all!
manoah: (Default)
Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 09:40 am
Day 25 - What moment this week are you most grateful for?

It's early in the week, but I can honestly say that I'm grateful that my kids still like to come over on Sunday for dinner. I never pressure them, I tell them it's okay if they are busy. I guess I never really realized how lucky I am that they still come most every Sunday - even if it's just for an hour or so. Bless those boys.

Speaking of which, The Heir stopped by last night to pick up a package that had been delivered and brought his gf along. She's so sweet. I really like her. His Lordship wasn't feeling too great, so they didn't linger. I think the cold (it's only supposed to be in the low 30's the next two days) has gotten into His Lordship's bones and he's...cranky.

We finished making the cookies yesterday; got 17 1/2 doz. Not bad. I have a list of things to do today so I best get started or I'll run out of time. Darn short days!

Toodles!
manoah: (Spring)
Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 05:16 pm


That baby is 25 today!
manoah: (Default)
Sunday, March 11th, 2018 08:56 pm
Another fun day today - it started off with a great night's sleep. That always helps. We took His Lordship's friend W out for a celebratory sushi lunch. All you can eat sushi, the best kind of sushi. Very fun.

One of His Lordship's "crafty girl friends" came over and put a perforated vinyl covering over the top of the sun roof on the MINI. His Lordship wanted a solid "look" to the white top.



It came out so well! From the inside of the car, it just looks like a normal window.

The boyz came over for dinner too. I tried out a new recipe; Pepper Shrimp Scampi. Very yum and very easy to make. I like those recipes the best. Thin Mint ice cream for dessert. They left a bit earlier than usual as The Heir had a date.

Now I'ma read for bit then off to bed! Hope everyone had a great weekend too!
manoah: (Autumn)
Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 06:57 pm
I actually slept really well last night! It's always hit and miss with my feet "yelling" at me all night. Once they settle down, I can sleep solidly. Bliss!

After I was up, breakfasted and showered, I texted The Heir (as he is most likely to answer me) and told him I was ready when he was and was his brother attending as well? He texted back about 1/2 an hour later to say they were both on their way.

I had a bottle of apple smelling lotion that I wrapped up for mom as well as a cupcake with a candle in it. We drove over to her place and met her in her dining room. I was pleasantly surprised/pleased that she knew exactly who the kids were, even though they tower over me and her (in her wheelchair). We sang to her and visited very briefly, then were off to eat our lunch.

The Spare had seen a Korean BBQ place in a strip mall and we tried it. So.Delicious! But I don't advise getting the shrimps; heads, tails and shells on. Cleaning those puppies? No. But the chicken, beef and pork belly were to die for!

Afterward, I took them for a shop and I loved them to the tune of $250. They needed everything. Srsly. I finally got to see the house and it's a nice little place. If they can get it cleaned up and keep it nice, it'll be great. Got to see their girls and an old friend of theirs from high school as well (he's the one who christened me "mama bear").

Got home a little after 4:30 and now we is just chiilin'.

As far as reading goes, I finished the Debbie Reyonolds book and the Tudor book by Philippa Gregory. Now I'm reading The Watchers; A Secret History of the Reign of Elizabeth I by Stephen Alford (wonder if the Virgin Queen was a slayer - *snort*).

Probably I'm going to go veg out on the couch now.

Toodles!
manoah: (Autumn)
Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 10:11 am
Hiya,

Today is the first Tuesday of the month and I'll be going to the Knitted Knockers group at 2pm. Looking forward to that. Probably I'll go to noon yoga. I also have to hit the bank.

I finished watching Stranger Things 2 and it was AWESOME! I even binged the Beyond thing afterwards. Don't watch that first though...spoilers ho!

We are up to Episode 4 on Star Trek Continues and it *ahem* continues to be such fun!

Princelings came over for dinner last night. Seems The Heir is on the job hunt again. Adulting, not for the faint of heart. They've lived together for a week and it seems to be in the honeymoon phase. We'll see how it goes. There is a third person living with them, so hopefully he's a good buffer. The plan is to go grocery shopping with them tomorrow. They're definition of plans is a lot looser than mine, so....we'll see!

Tomorrow is also my mom's 82nd birthday. I made cupcakes and the boys said they'd come over too. Again, hope springs. I'm curious if she will place them at all. In her mind, they are still babies.

His Lordship has been working everyday. He gets one day off after working for two weeks. So generous, his company. He should be done in a month and then back to his 6-2 schedule. He says he doesn't miss being on a press anymore. I'm just glad he doesn't have to work nights!

I guess that's all for now. Hope everyone is enjoying this fine fall.