Well, we are now officially on Christmas vacation. We took the cats to the kennel this afternoon. Now we are tidying and packing. Hopefully our plane will get off tomorrow without too much trouble. We are getting hit with snow here in Halifax, but it doesn't seem to be that much. The airport has stayed open during the height of the storm, so I'm not too worried about it. The big fun will be getting into Dulles. Right now they are busting their behinds to get everything reopened. As of 6:30est, they had 2 out of 4 runways open. Since we don't land until 4:00 tomorrow afternoon, and since flights have been able to land at Dulles today, we should be fine.
I felt bad taking the cats to the kennel. Mavy was not impressed. Daisy cried the whole way there. Of course, it was a 30 minute drive, so that was fun. lol The room isn't all that big, but it's better than some of the ones I've seen where they are in a cage. They have a window, and a couple ledges to go up on to look out. Hopefully the lady in charge will take them out to play with and things. Luckily we aren't gone for too awfully long. A few times we've gone for 18 days to VA. This time is only 10. We are hoping that we will have some time when we get back to do some work on the kitchen cabinets. I'll be looking forward to picking up the kitties on the 1st. :D
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Projects
I have been working on a bunch of knitting projects lately, and I'm really enjoying it. I made myself an afghan, almost finished a cable knit sweater, have made some shawls, and bunch of other stuff. I want to keep going with the knitting and crocheting, but of course I have one hurdle. What do I do with everything I make?
So, I came up with 2 ideas. Idea 1 is that I will make a bunch of afghans and towels, etc, and sell them at a craft fair. Idea 2 is that I will try to also make baby blankets, baby hats and mitts, and donate them to the local hospital. That way, I can keep on knitting and things, and have a purpose behind them. It seems better that way. I hate to spend my time doing this stuff, only to feel like it is frivolous.
Once I get finished with the items for Christmas, I have to finish Joe's blanket that I promised him, finish my sweater, and then I am good to go on the new projects. :D
So, I came up with 2 ideas. Idea 1 is that I will make a bunch of afghans and towels, etc, and sell them at a craft fair. Idea 2 is that I will try to also make baby blankets, baby hats and mitts, and donate them to the local hospital. That way, I can keep on knitting and things, and have a purpose behind them. It seems better that way. I hate to spend my time doing this stuff, only to feel like it is frivolous.
Once I get finished with the items for Christmas, I have to finish Joe's blanket that I promised him, finish my sweater, and then I am good to go on the new projects. :D
What a week!
Goodness, this has been one terrible week. lol It all started last Tuesday, when I fell on the stairs. I didn't fall down the stairs, but it was bad enough. I banged up my right leg a fair bit, hurt my right wrist, and hurt my tail bone and spine. My leg is healing, but my wrist is taking a while. It helps support so much of my weight at times, that it's hard for it to heal. I didn't realize just how bad my back was, until I went for my massage yesterday. My spine hurts to have anything touching it. And sitting, as you can imagine, is an interesting premise. It's easier to say I put my back out, but it's not quite that. In some ways, it is like my muscles are pulling on my spine, but it's more that my spine actually just hurts. It feels bruised. Sleeping last night was terrible. My back is so cramped and sore that my stomach and legs are cramped and sore. Blech! I kept dreaming last night, and every dream involved my sore back. *sigh*
So, I'm home from school again today. Thank goodness we are at the end of the semester, and only doing review for Greek. I am going to do my own review here at home, to see how I do. If I get really confused or have anything I'm just not getting, I can always send off an email to the Prof. He's awesome about that.
Other than boatloads of studying, I am still trying to pump out the stuff for Mom and Dad's Christmas presents. I don't think they read this blog, but I will hold off saying what I'm doing, in case they do read it. hehe Let's just say, I have a lot to do before I get this sent off. I decided on what to get them for Christmas, a bit late in the game. hehe I did manage to get Grammie's present finished though. Yay! We gave that to her on Sunday. Luckily I enjoy what I am doing, so that helps. :D Well, on that note, I should get back to it. hehe
So, I'm home from school again today. Thank goodness we are at the end of the semester, and only doing review for Greek. I am going to do my own review here at home, to see how I do. If I get really confused or have anything I'm just not getting, I can always send off an email to the Prof. He's awesome about that.
Other than boatloads of studying, I am still trying to pump out the stuff for Mom and Dad's Christmas presents. I don't think they read this blog, but I will hold off saying what I'm doing, in case they do read it. hehe Let's just say, I have a lot to do before I get this sent off. I decided on what to get them for Christmas, a bit late in the game. hehe I did manage to get Grammie's present finished though. Yay! We gave that to her on Sunday. Luckily I enjoy what I am doing, so that helps. :D Well, on that note, I should get back to it. hehe
Monday, November 23, 2009
The semester is winding down!
Yay! It's almost the end of the semester. Phew! I've had such a hard time getting into the swing of things this year. But, now the biggest crunch times are over, so I can breathe easy for a while. Everything is arranged for Christmas, in terms of travel arrangements and boarding for the cats, so I don't have to think about that anymore. Now all I have to do is push out one more essay for Monday, then onto exams. I'm even starting to get caught up on house cleaning. I've just felt terrible since August. I didn't actually recover from the Trimmer Bash. I wasn't doing well because of all the walking and things, and then when we got home, it wasn't long before I got sick. It has been a rough few months to say the least. But, now I'm feeling much better.
I'm still have issues with Depression type symptoms. Although, I really do hate to use the term depressed. This is a very real condition for many people, and I'm not at that state yet. I guess I would call it more of feeling down. It could lead to depression, and I have the physical symptoms, but my mental state is still hanging in there, kind of. I was not doing well last night. My brain just gets into these modes where it has to sacrifice what I am doing somehow. Last night it manifested itself in the form of the other D word...Disability. The idea of being disabled at times is really difficult for me. Other times, it's not that bad. Last night, it was bad. I started thinking that if I didn't know what was wrong with me, then I would have to be disabled. The logic was lost a bit there, I think. lol Just because I couldn't name what was wrong before didn't change my physical abilities. I was thinking, maybe I shouldn't do the genetic tests, then I wouldn't know. But, as Joe logically pointed out, the genetic test means crap. We already know what's wrong. I have Muscular Dystrophy, end of story. The only thing the genetic tests mean is that if there is a treatment for the specific type of MD I have, then maybe I can start to feel better. That should be a good thing! But, my brain likes to flip things. I have a much better outlook on things today though. *phew*
On the TTC front, there is nothing new right now. I managed to finally find the Soy, so next month that will be the method. But, that means I'll also have to temp next month. That will be fine until we have to leave for Virginia on the 21st. So, that means I can pinpoint ovulation, but then the thermometer goes away, and I can obsess in peace. :)
I'm still have issues with Depression type symptoms. Although, I really do hate to use the term depressed. This is a very real condition for many people, and I'm not at that state yet. I guess I would call it more of feeling down. It could lead to depression, and I have the physical symptoms, but my mental state is still hanging in there, kind of. I was not doing well last night. My brain just gets into these modes where it has to sacrifice what I am doing somehow. Last night it manifested itself in the form of the other D word...Disability. The idea of being disabled at times is really difficult for me. Other times, it's not that bad. Last night, it was bad. I started thinking that if I didn't know what was wrong with me, then I would have to be disabled. The logic was lost a bit there, I think. lol Just because I couldn't name what was wrong before didn't change my physical abilities. I was thinking, maybe I shouldn't do the genetic tests, then I wouldn't know. But, as Joe logically pointed out, the genetic test means crap. We already know what's wrong. I have Muscular Dystrophy, end of story. The only thing the genetic tests mean is that if there is a treatment for the specific type of MD I have, then maybe I can start to feel better. That should be a good thing! But, my brain likes to flip things. I have a much better outlook on things today though. *phew*
On the TTC front, there is nothing new right now. I managed to finally find the Soy, so next month that will be the method. But, that means I'll also have to temp next month. That will be fine until we have to leave for Virginia on the 21st. So, that means I can pinpoint ovulation, but then the thermometer goes away, and I can obsess in peace. :)
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Christmas is close
Wow, I can't believe it's so close to Christmas! It's time to bring out our Advent candles, already! It's going to be a very busy Christmas season. I think it was last year that Christmas fell on a Sunday, so we got away easy on Mass. lol This year, not so easy. :D So, we will spend a fair bit of time at church when down in Virginia. :) It's always great to see everyone there. We don't get to see them often enough.
So, we have a few things planned while we are down there. We promised 4 of our friends kids that we would take them out for dinner while we are down there. Since the car we will be driving will only seat Joe and I and 2 others, we have to split up our dinners. I believe M was delighted over the idea of Five Guys. lol I'm up for pretty much anything, so whatever they want, works for me. hehe
Joe found out today that our Deacon, who teaches at the local Baptist university, is now in charge of the permanent deaconate program. This particular Deacon really doesn't follow much of the church teachings anymore. Let's say he is smitten with the protestant teachings. Bodes well for the deaconate program. *sigh* Joe asked what the Deacon thought about the recent approved changes that the US Bishops just voted on regarding the new Roman Missal. His response that we have been using this Missal in Canada for years. Umm...I thought this was all being done at the request of the Pope. And therefore, was about having new proper translations. Now, I will give him credit for the fact, that we do in fact have more accurate translations in Canada. We use the Apostles creed, etc, which is more accurate with the "I Believe" as opposed to the "We Believe" translation for the word credo. Although, even though we use the word believe for Credo, it is actually a blending of two words, one means heart and one means give...so I give my heart, would be a better way of saying it. But, normal translations, and dictionaries alike, say that Credo means I Believe.
Because we are entering a new liturgical year, this would be a great place to start my bible studies again. I have been intending to spend time each day prayer, or reading the bible, something. It's been very hard to put this in my routine. I don't know why. But, it's just one of those things that sometimes happens. It seems easier to not change the routine, even when it's something that desperately needs changing.
So, we have a few things planned while we are down there. We promised 4 of our friends kids that we would take them out for dinner while we are down there. Since the car we will be driving will only seat Joe and I and 2 others, we have to split up our dinners. I believe M was delighted over the idea of Five Guys. lol I'm up for pretty much anything, so whatever they want, works for me. hehe
Joe found out today that our Deacon, who teaches at the local Baptist university, is now in charge of the permanent deaconate program. This particular Deacon really doesn't follow much of the church teachings anymore. Let's say he is smitten with the protestant teachings. Bodes well for the deaconate program. *sigh* Joe asked what the Deacon thought about the recent approved changes that the US Bishops just voted on regarding the new Roman Missal. His response that we have been using this Missal in Canada for years. Umm...I thought this was all being done at the request of the Pope. And therefore, was about having new proper translations. Now, I will give him credit for the fact, that we do in fact have more accurate translations in Canada. We use the Apostles creed, etc, which is more accurate with the "I Believe" as opposed to the "We Believe" translation for the word credo. Although, even though we use the word believe for Credo, it is actually a blending of two words, one means heart and one means give...so I give my heart, would be a better way of saying it. But, normal translations, and dictionaries alike, say that Credo means I Believe.
Because we are entering a new liturgical year, this would be a great place to start my bible studies again. I have been intending to spend time each day prayer, or reading the bible, something. It's been very hard to put this in my routine. I don't know why. But, it's just one of those things that sometimes happens. It seems easier to not change the routine, even when it's something that desperately needs changing.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Ahh the weekend arriveth!
Goodness, I am so glad that it is finally the weekend! The last two weeks have been rough. Joe and I have been sick. We are finally over the last of it, but we had a hefty push with classes this week. Poor Joe was up until around 3 am working on his paper. He managed to finish it, and was pleased with how it turned out, but I felt so bad. He was less than thrilled when the alarm went off this morning. hehe
So, I can't get something out of my head. It's an interesting topic, and yet one that is frustrating at the same time. It's of course spurred on by the fact that I am taking a European History course, and we just went through talking about the reformation, and we are now on the topic of how countries came out of that. I'm finding it interesting how Catholics have been regarded, and in a lot of ways are still regarded. It's like the Pope is the anti-Christ somehow. When Joe was in seminary he said people had asked him on occasion whether he was learning to be a pedophile yet. I mean, seriously! I was quite impressed that the recent USCCB conference actually dealt with the idea of the pedophiles, and just general safety of our children within the church. They are undertaking a huge effort to make sure that they are safe. They are looking hard at not only the Priests, Bishops, etc, but also those people in charge of the Sunday School, nursery schools, etc.
When I decided to convert to Catholicism 3 years ago, I had to deal with some interesting conversations. One of my friends is Protestant. I can't write which branch, because honestly, I have no idea. She church hops. *sigh* But, that's another story. But, I was called a heathen for thinking of being Catholic. I mean, this can't possibly be the right thing, afterall the Baptist church is the oldest church in existence, and using the oldest version of the Bible! *brakes squeal* Alrighty...let's think about this. Alright. The Baptist religion came about during the reformation when Martin Luther broke from the Catholic church. Oh..wait...in order to branch off, then the Catholic church had to already be there. Oops..I'm sorry...that doesn't fit with that statement at all! Also, she uses the King James version of the Bible. Unfortunately, the last time I checked, King James wasn't here when Jesus was born. But, I could be wrong.
The things that people think about Catholics can be appalling! And of course, they are so upset that we are unchanging. But, you know what, if you want women priests, or gays and lesbians, there are plenty of other places you can go to worship. For me, I prefer things as they are. There are no women priests...period. Will there ever be? I don't know...it's not for me to decide. Would I want there to be? No! Plain and simple. There is no room for feminism here. Take that somewhere else. Just because you think you have to do everything a man does, and have to take everything from a man, makes no difference to me. But, keep it to yourself. I go to church to worship God. And yes, God is a he. Jesus was a he....and was more than just a good man.
So, I can't get something out of my head. It's an interesting topic, and yet one that is frustrating at the same time. It's of course spurred on by the fact that I am taking a European History course, and we just went through talking about the reformation, and we are now on the topic of how countries came out of that. I'm finding it interesting how Catholics have been regarded, and in a lot of ways are still regarded. It's like the Pope is the anti-Christ somehow. When Joe was in seminary he said people had asked him on occasion whether he was learning to be a pedophile yet. I mean, seriously! I was quite impressed that the recent USCCB conference actually dealt with the idea of the pedophiles, and just general safety of our children within the church. They are undertaking a huge effort to make sure that they are safe. They are looking hard at not only the Priests, Bishops, etc, but also those people in charge of the Sunday School, nursery schools, etc.
When I decided to convert to Catholicism 3 years ago, I had to deal with some interesting conversations. One of my friends is Protestant. I can't write which branch, because honestly, I have no idea. She church hops. *sigh* But, that's another story. But, I was called a heathen for thinking of being Catholic. I mean, this can't possibly be the right thing, afterall the Baptist church is the oldest church in existence, and using the oldest version of the Bible! *brakes squeal* Alrighty...let's think about this. Alright. The Baptist religion came about during the reformation when Martin Luther broke from the Catholic church. Oh..wait...in order to branch off, then the Catholic church had to already be there. Oops..I'm sorry...that doesn't fit with that statement at all! Also, she uses the King James version of the Bible. Unfortunately, the last time I checked, King James wasn't here when Jesus was born. But, I could be wrong.
The things that people think about Catholics can be appalling! And of course, they are so upset that we are unchanging. But, you know what, if you want women priests, or gays and lesbians, there are plenty of other places you can go to worship. For me, I prefer things as they are. There are no women priests...period. Will there ever be? I don't know...it's not for me to decide. Would I want there to be? No! Plain and simple. There is no room for feminism here. Take that somewhere else. Just because you think you have to do everything a man does, and have to take everything from a man, makes no difference to me. But, keep it to yourself. I go to church to worship God. And yes, God is a he. Jesus was a he....and was more than just a good man.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Procrastination is an Art
It really is. And I am a master! Case in point..I am studying for a test right now...while taking some time out to write this. hehe And as a guy in my class pointed out, I have study fever. Every time I go to study, somehow Facebook pops up. How does that happen?! lol I can't help it. My brain is just so ADD lately. It is trying to constantly move to something else. So far my solution has been to let it. So, I'll study a bit, then go on Facebook, then maybe knit a little, and maybe even go clean something in the house. lol In all honesty, the method actually works for me. As long as I am faithful enough to actually return to the studying.
So, how do I return. Well, I have begun to set limits on my brains wanderings. I give it a 5 minute break on the internet, or perhaps I knit 2-3 rows. Something to divert it for a few minutes. And to my surprise, when I come back to the studying, I am actually retaining what I am trying to remember. My brain sort of puts it into the background to be something to distract it from what it's now focused on. A bit of a cool trick for my head. :D hehe
On the TTC front, well, it's another relaxed month. I have left the thermometer away again. I took my temperature on CD1 to make sure it was low..and it was super low. Good. :D So, everything is clear. Now if I can avoid having that cyst come back, I'll be good. We figure that was the problem last month. I had a bunch of issues. But, all seems well now. I couldn't find the soy, so that will wait until I can find it. It will probably be something I look for when we go to Virginia for Christmas.
I almost have my sweater finished. Yay! The afghan was finished a couple days ago, and I love it. All I have left on the sweater is one sleeve, the other sleeve is 80% done. Then, assembly, and knitting the neck portion. :) I might be done by the end of the weekend. Woo!
Alright, that is my 5 minute break. Time to get back to my Greek studying. :D
So, how do I return. Well, I have begun to set limits on my brains wanderings. I give it a 5 minute break on the internet, or perhaps I knit 2-3 rows. Something to divert it for a few minutes. And to my surprise, when I come back to the studying, I am actually retaining what I am trying to remember. My brain sort of puts it into the background to be something to distract it from what it's now focused on. A bit of a cool trick for my head. :D hehe
On the TTC front, well, it's another relaxed month. I have left the thermometer away again. I took my temperature on CD1 to make sure it was low..and it was super low. Good. :D So, everything is clear. Now if I can avoid having that cyst come back, I'll be good. We figure that was the problem last month. I had a bunch of issues. But, all seems well now. I couldn't find the soy, so that will wait until I can find it. It will probably be something I look for when we go to Virginia for Christmas.
I almost have my sweater finished. Yay! The afghan was finished a couple days ago, and I love it. All I have left on the sweater is one sleeve, the other sleeve is 80% done. Then, assembly, and knitting the neck portion. :) I might be done by the end of the weekend. Woo!
Alright, that is my 5 minute break. Time to get back to my Greek studying. :D
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