TinyTina: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

oops.... that almost got by me.... happy happy b/day tina!


i went to good will, knitted during dool and read the hite report for 1/2 hr

mary

Thanks Bless and Mary! Shhhh....

Happy Birthday to tinytina! Although by now, your birthday will have already past so I guess it's Happy Belated Birthday!

I spent most of Saturday working for 15 minute spurts at cleaning my office. It's all done, and I feel so much better about that. It was really dragging me down working amongst all of the clutter. It is my goal to keep it clean for at least a week! (Should be easy to do since it's a short week - only 2 days to go!)

I found myself crying several times today. It is so surprising to me that the tears just seem to come from nowhere. It's been over 100 days now, and somehow I figured that I would be feeling better than this. In some ways, I suppose I am, but in other ways, I'm not. I guess there will be ups and downs. Last year, R and I spent Thanksgiving with his family and now I'm ex-communicated from them (which I'm actually thankful about). When the cooking of dinner ended up taking 6 hours longer than anticipated, R and I headed to the casino for a few hours just the two of us for some fun. Dang, what a difference a year makes! I'm having my DS and his girlfriend and my parents over for Thanksgiving Day. We're all going to join together in the cooking in my kitchen. I'm so glad that I won't be alone. I have no idea what I'll be doing for Christmas yet. I do know that it's going to be hard though. Perhaps, I should just accept and expect that it's going to be difficult and rejoice in the memories and embrace the tears.

Yesterday, DD had a band concert and afterwards, DS, my DM, DD and I all went to the market and did the shopping for Thanksgiving. We split the cost 3 ways so that was an absolute blessing. DD will have a family Thanksgiving and it didn't cost a fortune.

I did have some wonderful news on the financial end today. I received an email from our Head of Schools that I was receiving a $500 bonus to be paid in my next paycheck (Wednesday) for having an outstanding evaluation for last year. I was shocked! And, also VERY THANKFUL! It could not have come at a better time! I really should never doubt that I am going to be taken care of and my needs provided for.

carol, i'm sorry that the holidays are painful for you.... {{{HUGS}}}

but that was great news about the bonus!

i was up all night. so far i read the hite report for another 1 1/2 hrs

mary

TinyTina:
A belated happy birthday! Was gone pretty much yesterday.

Carol:
The holidays, especially the first couple are hard, expect it, and go with it.

YEA! I told you trust and money would come thru. It has happened for me many times when I needed it.

So nice you can all cook and enjoy the holiday together.

Carol: Like Diana said, expect the holidays to be difficult, for at least a couple of years. But how wonderful to be celebrating Thanksgiving with family. And what a blessing to get the bonus at this time! (((HUGS)))

Mary: Hope you caught up on your sleep at some time during the day!

Goals update:

Palace Renovations:
- Refinish hardwood floors
- Fix plumbing - GOT 1 ESTIMATE; WAITING FOR ANOTHER
- Dry wall/ceiling repairs - GOT 1 ESTIMATE; WAITING FOR ANOTHER
- Paint
- Electrical work
- New furniture
- New drapes
- Decluttering - ON-GOING

Garden/Landscaping:
- Hire someone to spray the garden
- Spruce up the front garden - STARTED

Privy Purse/Budget:
- Review budget to ensure there is sufficient to cover expenses!

Royal Carriage/Car:
- New tires

Other:
- Celebrate a birthday!
- Host monthly prayer meeting - SCHEDULED FOR SAT.

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Oh, it feels good to see some big ones crossed off!

Bless,
I had my royal carriage's oil changed this morning!
Sounds like you are making lots of headway with estimates, etc.
Nice you have help with the furniture replacement too.

Started the branch work today. Cleaned out a cabinet and put some items where they belong. Need to go thru some patterns I discovered also.

Tina - Happy belated birthday!

Carol - ((HUGS)) it is at times of celebration we always miss the ones we have lost. Go with it. I lost my nan in March and still find myself at odd times getting upset, things trigger a memory and we can not always control our reaction. Although now I am having more smiles than tears, I expect there will always be times of sadness. It sounds like your family are rallying around when you need them and the bonus is very good news.

Well it has been raining since I bought the sand for the paving slabs so they have not been finished yet. Perfect excuse ;p

I have been see my granddad tonight and on the way back called into see my dad and stepmum, so that is my weekly visits for them both done.

Tomorrow I am off to meet my brother and on Saturday it is my cousin Ashleys Afghan homecoming parade and medal ceremony. Lots to look forward too!