I'm in...

Reno this weekend. My granddaughter has a gymnastic's meet, and I'm along for support and for a little vacation to get away from it all.

Turns out, I don't like to be away from all the hustle and bustle...I miss the the noise, the family.

I find that I don't like be alone. I'm just used to always having people around me.

Anyway, today I woke up with a migraine...stayed in all day and didn't get to see my Lauren compete. Next time...she's good and will be involved for years to come.

So, this little trip has me grateful for chaos in my life, and I can't wait to get back to it.

It's been...

a while since I’ve blogged…so tired…late nights. It’s been nerve-racking because money is tight; late mortgage and bill payments have me stressing. And now, Christmas is right around the corner! But things are looking up; I should be in the clear by the end of January… and I’m grateful that I have a home and a job.

My home looks cozy for the holidays and I am expecting family over Christmas day. My new dinning table will be put to good use, and I'm very appreciative of my son, Chris who bought it for me ~He's the one on the right...lol. It looks wonderful! Thank you baby boy! You're one of the best sons on the planet.

And there's my daughter Rachel on the left...she's a happy-go-lucky girl with no worries. Sometimes that worries me, lol. She doesn't see the need to meet obligations sometimes. I've usually bailed her out, but I think it's time she gets a little training by way of consequences, then she'll learn the importance of meeting deadlines and responsibilities.

So today I'm grateful for many things...sometimes the lack of money brings into focus the importance of a home, job, and family. Believe me, those things are in crystal clear focus at the moment!!! LOL

Listened to ...

my beautiful angel tonight. Rachel had a Christmas choir performance at The Pike, Long Beach. She sounded wonderful! Love my little girl! And i love my grandkids and god daughter too!

It's was cold...

last night and Starbuck's Tall White Chocolate Mocca hit the spot!

It was...

a productive day today. I accomplished a lot at work and took a walk with coworker at lunchtime.

My daughter-in-law cooked dinner after we walked this evening. Now, home, it's relax and watch a good movie.

Today was a good day.

I love...

my Christmas tree! It cost me $50 on sale at Sears about 10 years ago and it's still holding up great! Christmas time...I love the lights, the decorations, people's good will. And I adore my Christmas tree every year because the lights and sparkle lift my spirits. I never have any money this time of year and my tree and front house decorations really give me a happy feeling.

I finished putting up my tree tonight (technically yesterday, but still seems like Saturday night to me...lol) and I love it! That's my sister, Micaela, in the pic btw.

A Quote...

for today~

Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn't learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn't learn a little, at least we didn't get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn't die; so, let us all be thankful. ~Buddha

Happy Thanksgiving to All!