Diana I really need to start saying no but it's so hard. I forget how hectic the last weeks of school are. I've had at least something every night and sometimes two things. I was able to get to the flower beds last night and cut down my forsythia bush. I left the hedge and going to get spray to kill it and then take it out. Also have some trees that need killed.

I have all the laundry done and have keep most of the house in good shape. I do plan on major decluttering when school is out. I'm going to work a little out doors and then work on the house. I'm just going to pretend that's my job four days a week.

I have told my kids no work accepted after today so I should get everything done at school by Monday and then all I'll have to do enter their final's grade and be finished grading for this year. I am going through the room and start getting it ready to leave. I will need to take home some supplies and make a list of needs for next year. I know I won't be buying as much as I usually do for the kids but there are some things I need.

I have the FFA Banquet tonight. Four of my 'babies' are graduating. Of course they always have great food so it's more than worth going to.

Ok I need to get back to school work. Of course today I'm getting to 'shop' a wish list for next year from this one grant. I get to buy iPods and Kindles and things like that. Of course we don't know if we will get them or not but it will be fun to see. Having an iPod would really make my life easier I think.

Cindy

The ROTM continues to be the office, with a hint of garage and rest of the house thrown in for good measure!!

Some really good progress to report though that has given my mood a big lift. First, went to the dr yesterday and as of next week, I will be back on my morning shift at the J O B. (strength and grip still an issue, but he said it will come back gradually) Secondly, I finished and passed the real estate course last weekend, surprising friends by getting in done in just a few weeks(with working full time, adding in therapy and travel time to therapy, and other things going on). I will sit for the state exam next Thursday so am studying something daily to get ready for it. Assuming I pass, I will get my ID card and be able to start selling immediately. Third, got the 401k stuff done and mailed the final check to the irs.....now I just have GA to deal with, and my accountant and I will be sitting down next Thursday afternoon to contact them as well. This is the last thing tying me to my ex and I can't wait for it to be done. seeing that we have been divorced for 2.5 yrs already, it's about time!

And with all this going on I have managed to give the master and hall and main bath and linen closet a deep cleaning, and a light cleaning elsewhere.

Office is still a disaster, but slowly am going through the piles I moved in there and because of taking care of several issues that have been going on for so long(loan mod, irs, hand issues), I can now start to file some of that stuff too. Thinking that before I put some of this stuff away, I may just start the scan and shred process to be done with it forever(just not the irs stuff yet)

So even though making slow progress in there, not planning on pushing too hard. Study study study for the next six days.

Progress on my MBR ROTM -
Since my last post, I have -
- put the pictures back up including the picture that serves as a door on the laundry chute DONE
- closet clean-out (DH's stuff done; my stuff could do with a sort/toss/rearrange)
- book shelf sort DONE
- dispose of no longer needed items DONE

To be done yet -
- paint closet fronts (white)
- create a new headboard (pillow shams hanging on a decorative curtain rod)
- sew different bedspread, bed skirt and window curtains
- install mirror tiles on the wall

For this weekend, my concentation will be on getting my Mother's former home ready for a transfer of ownership next Tues, the 15th. My siblings have already gotten any items that they want of hers. I've taken what I want. What's left now goes to anyone who wants it! Even though I dislike hosting garage sales, I am going to have one at her place on Fri afternoon and Sat morning. I've been taking some of my stuff over there to add to the stuff that was left in her place.

BL word fail, I'm truly worried that you have demanded too much of yourself! Working full time, taking care of a myriad of household tasks, fiance & son, taking courses, studying for exams atop of recent surgery and physiotherapy plus the stress of IRS would certainly overwhelm me.

I promise paperwork, Lists etc. will wait until you finish your studies, complete exams, obtain your Realtor license and join your friend's business.

BL:
Outstanding job in completing your course, and I wish you nothing but success. Take a deep breath and one thing at a time. Glad you will be able to get back to your regular type job now that your hand is almost healed.

Darlene:
Gosh things are moving along nicely for you and your sale of your mom's house. Good luck on the yard sale.

Cindy:
You and I have been here a long time, and we fall into our old habits of worrying about getting things taken care of during our busy times, and the funny thing is they wait when they have to.
I like to write down a list, for the upcoming week lately, and can pick and choose what to do each day. Seems to be working well for me. Of couse some days are busier than others, but can manage .

Just lost everything I typed.....aaarrrgghhh!

Darlene, so glad all is moving well for you with the house sale and that things are going smoothly with the family too..

Cindy, we have all been here a long time, and guess what? Whatever you don't get done now will still be there when you are ready later and have the time.

Dianaro and Cyd, I will be fine. For the first time in a long time, I am feeling uplifted about things other than my life with SO. Since moving back to MI over 4 years ago, it has been one struggle after another, one more mountain to climb with no end in sight. And the job market has been depressing. Part of the problem is that I am a hard worker, always giving 150% to my job, looking for solutions to issues and taking things seriously. My job does not value that. They want worker drones to do the labor so they can sit back. They want young people like themselves for management, inexperience that won't ask questions, and that is not me anymore(I will not be the "yes sir, whatever you say sir" person anymore). The people who are getting promotions are not the ones doing the job, they are the ones who are sucking up to the boss, who sit around when the boss isn't there barking orders. So I work to get back to the early am shift, where members don't gripe about having to show a membership card to enter, where there is minimal management issues to deal with, and for the small pay I get now, I can come in and do only my job and get out when I am done. I am not bitter, just realistic. I want to start back into something I know I am good at, that I enjoy and that I know has the potential for a decent living too.

I will be able to once again focus on my life with my man, my stuff, and my new businesses, in whatever order I see fit to put them in. And I will have time off to see my brother as well. Working evenings every weekend means I haven't had time to spend with him in several months, and that too is not acceptable.

A little at a time it is coming together. It may seem like its all at once, but the reality is that four years of hard work is finally starting to come together, and for that I am happy!

Getting the irs issue out of the way is huge and a big relief. The class is done and I am just trying to memorize terms so I can spit them back out on the test. Everything else I am working on is energy releases during study breaks

BL: I am happy for you that things are finally coming together for you. You are an inspiration to all of us.

Diana you are right but after having to go through my parents it's making me want to get rid of everything.

Today is a hard day because I'm having to tell my Srs. goodbye. It's what we want but it's still hard to see 'our babies' go. Of course we don't want them staying. Then to top it off it's the anniversary of my husband dying.

This evening we going for drinks after work. I need one. Tomorrow I plan on working in the yard. Here is my list:

wash front porch bench
move plants outside
water outdoor plants
work on crap apple tree area
mow yard
rest

I also need to iron my laundry. I just haven't had time since I haven't been home this week. Wouldn't be so bad except once school is out things change quickly.

Ok I still have afternoon classes to teach. Only one more week which I'm so thankful for.

Cindy

Started on my basement, which will be a room of the month x 3! Today I tossed the contents of one whole file cabinet drawer. It was of travel maps and brochures, things that I could easily find on the internet if needed. The contents stuffed into one large garbage bag!

BL:
You so deserve things to fall into place for you. You have been thru much for a few years.

Cindy:
It is hard to take care of parents, but I wished my mom was here still.

Jo:
WHOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO great going GONer!

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I hope to get back into the basement soon. Did real good in the beginning, but lost my way, so much going on. Have quite a few graduations to attend this upcoming month!

Hopefully after the parties are over things might slow down.
(PLEASE!).