six things on a Thursday

1. The reality is I am having a difficult time staying up past midnight and and then rising at 5:45 am - it has happened a couple of times this week and I am tired.
2. I really need to figure out what I am doing about my work situation.
3. We are both thrilled that we have decided to stay put.  We love our house.
4. Looks like the summer weather is here for a bit longer.
5. I love my coffee in the morning.  Love it.
6. I am having some time management challenges.

summer time

It felt like the first true day of summer today. 
Warm, warm temperatures.   Lots of light.  It was a good day. 

The boys hung out at the river. 
Salad pizza for dinner.

Coffee and chocolate for dessert.   

Finally finished a roll of 100 slide film that I dropped off to be cross processed.  I am looking forward to seeing how they turned out. 

six things on a saturday

• We are heading into my favourite magazine season.  This is the only time I buy fashion magazines.  And the reality is that I never wear anything that looks remotely like anything in the layouts but I love the fact they are super thick and I think I am getting some serious value.  

• I am still sleeping outside and loving it.  I added a hoodie to the mix and I was considerably more comfortable.  Overall the temperatures have dropped so I will more than likely pack up the tent on Sunday.

• I am on the hunt for another good novel.  

• I am on VACATION and it is fantastic.  I love the fact that the days stretch before me. 

• It is considerably calmer and quieter without my daughter in the house.  Weird.  She brings a different energy.  I miss her already.

• I decided I am growing out my hair.  

images of theophany

Yesterday after liturgy we traveled to the river for the Blessing of the Waters. It was incredibly mild - a completely different experience from last year where we were hiking over mountains of snow.

My son and I met the principal of the new school today. He goes back after spring break to register for Grade 10.  He is keen to take Metalwork and Drafting and Design. In other news, his script - adapted from the children's book Frog in Love was chosen to be performed by his peers.   We are looking forward to seeing the students perform their work.

I am craving some chai tea.  I made some, but it was not what I was hoping for.... a new project - to find a good chai tea.

Today's tasks include:  vacuuming more random christmas tree needles, laundry,  another stint at learning photoshop.  I am thinking I might need to take a course or find someone to show me how to use the program... or maybe I just need a good book that breaks it down step by step.  And I am slowly tackling one room at a time and de-cluttering.  I also need to pick up some lightbulbs for the laundry room.

We watched Invictus last night.  Highly recommend it.

There are  no extracurricular activities tonight.  Hurrah.

six things

1. the work week begins - saturday was a bit of a zoo so today will be the day to bring some order to the chaos I left behind
2. the rain has stopped temporarily -
   
3. I finished one Christmas gift for my sister and I am pleased how it turned out.
4. I am drinking my americano out of a regular mug as I left my stainless steel tumbler at work on Saturday and my coffee has gone cold.
   
5. I can pick up the developed film after work today
6. report cards are coming home today
   

Tuesday -

The rain eventually stopped.
I grabbed my camera and stumbled into town.
Literally.
If I kept my head still I could walk a straight line.
I am feeling less dizzy today.
I am glad.
A hair cut has been scheduled.
Maybe a few choppy bangs.

six things on a Friday

1. My manager is treating us to Starbucks today - half sweet no whip pumpkin spice latte for me please
   
2. We got the word that my manager is leaving us to go back on a project mid November; she is brilliant and I will miss her
3. I am declaring it shall be pizza night
4. the rain has come; it is grey and wet and fully expected
5. I am knitting a Harry Potter inspired scarf for my 14.5 year old son
6. My daughter, the dancer is going to the golf driving range for PE