Christmas Countdown - 2013

[Festive Spirit]

I just got home from my appointment with the cardiologist. It didn't exactly turn out like I had hoped. I have to have an echocardiogram, a stress test on a treadmill, wear a heart monitor for 24 hours, and then blood work. I already went after my appointment to get the blood work, so I'm glad that's over. He said that he wanted to check my thyroid with that. I am waiting for my insurance to approve the rest of the tests and then I will schedule them. I want to get them all done with before Thanksgiving if possible. He said from what he can tell that he does not think it is anything serious. He also said that if they put me on a beta blocker that I will be extremely lethargic and tired all of the time. I hope I don't have to take those if that is how I am going to feel!

I thought I was all in the clear in terms of appointments after this one....not so much anymore, lol!

I am sorry to hear you are having to go through more tests. I hope it all passes quickly and I pray that it 's nothing serious. Thinking of you x

Good afternoon, friends~

It's rainy & cold here. So, a beautiful Fall day!!

About a week ago, on a day off, my managers asked me to come in. They complimented me on my work ethic, enthusiasm, and said a few customers had told them how I had gone out of my way to help them out. That was really nice to hear. Then they went on & said a supervisor/management position was opening up, and recommended me for it. I found out today that I got it!

I am happy, excited, a little nervous, but all in all it's a great opportunity. I am honored that they saw that in me in the month I've been there.

I started training already today, but will be getting more of the management side of things next week. I have to learn the other associates jobs first!

Please say a prayer for me. It's going to be a great, yet challenging couple of months!

Thanks, friends.

Hope you all are having a blessed day!

x

This is wonderful news!!!! Well done!!! We all knew you would excel in this job. Congratulations. As always you are in my prayers. Good luck with your training and keep us updated as to how it is going!

Awesome night for Red Sox fans, I know I have always dreamed of seeing them win it at Fenway Park. It was their first time winning it at Fenway in 95 years, this is just awesome!!!!!! Let's just hope the partying in Boston doesn't too crazy tonight, they were showing a ton of people on the streets near Fenway as the game was ending.

I made it through most of the day at work with a little pain in the back, but about 15 minutes before the end of my shift my back went into the worst spasm I have ever felt. I could barely walk I was in so much pain. I made it home and laid down. I found my heating pad and have been using it since, it feels better but my back is still really sore and tight. I just want to be able to go trick or treating with my boys tomorrow, I am off so I will be able to rest up a little before then.

I am going to watch a little more of the post game celebrations and head to bed with a smile on my face.


Good night all!!!![/QUOTE]

I hope your back improves , sounds really painful. Congrats on the Red Sox win and enjoy your day off!

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween , have a fun day with the family!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Good evening!
I kind of need some opinions/advice. Hope you all don't think I'm crazy, but you just might!
A lot of you know that I had another job lined up. Well my husband (and kids) are trying to talk me out of it. My husband has always been supportive of me being a stay at home mom. But I often wonder if I should be working to contribute financially. Part of me feels guilty for not working outside of the house. Ironically, a couple of these jobs really did fall right in to my lap. But to be honest with you, whenever I am out of the house for several hours I then have a hard time catching up with everything that needs to be done around here. And I get frazzled. And that's not good.
Some days I just go in to full panic mode worrying about everything. Especially now that the girls are older. They are all driving now, we have the added expense of putting three cars on the road for them. We have tuition for my two oldest. Next year my youngest will graduate high school and we will have three in college. Oh and the cost of living here is outrageous. But we get by. We always have and I know we always will. My husband works his butt off 7 days a week. I feel blessed to be able to stay home and take care of my family. And I am perfectly content.
Should I let the job go?

I think it ultimately depends on what makes you happy and healthy. If you are perfectly content staying at home then there is nothing wrong with that. Being a homemaker ( or Domestic Goddess as I like to call it) is a full time job in itself as you already know. I understand how you feel about wanting to contribute and the worry you have at times but don't ever feel guilty because you do contribute an invaluable amount to your home and family. Trust your heart and instincts. There is no right or wrong decision , just the one that suits you best.

 

[Festive Spirit]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
Eat drink and be scary!!

 

[ClaireLovesChristmas]

Happy Halloween everyone!!!umpkin::witch::frankenstein:

 

[Binger]

Mall fully decorated .... It's beginning Yabba!!

 

[Binger]

And 52days till Lovemas .... O. M. G. Yabba.

 

[VictoriaLT]

Good afternoon, friends~

It's rainy & cold here. So, a beautiful Fall day!!

About a week ago, on a day off, my managers asked me to come in. They complimented me on my work ethic, enthusiasm, and said a few customers had told them how I had gone out of my way to help them out. That was really nice to hear. Then they went on & said a supervisor/management position was opening up, and recommended me for it. I found out today that I got it!

I am happy, excited, a little nervous, but all in all it's a great opportunity. I am honored that they saw that in me in the month I've been there.

I started training already today, but will be getting more of the management side of things next week. I have to learn the other associates jobs first!

Please say a prayer for me. It's going to be a great, yet challenging couple of months!

Thanks, friends.

Hope you all are having a blessed day!

xx

This is absolutely A M A Z I N G ! ! ! Congratulations on your promotion! (Can I call it like that? ^^ ) I'm happy for you. :]

Good evening!
I went for a walk earlier, had some thinking to do. I'll get in to that in another post. Just wanted to share some pictures. This area is right around the corner from my home.

I must say that you live in a very beautiful and inspiring surrounding. :]

I've decided that my goal this year is to be more festive than ever. I am going to try to make this the best Christmas yet! I want it to be very special regardless since my grandpa is 88. He absolutely loves all of the lights and decorations, so I want him to really enjoy it all this year. I have to try to figure out a gift to get him this year.....he is so hard to buy for!!

I love your enthusiasm! I'm sure that you'll make your beloved grandpa very happy.

***

Good morning MMC!
Happy Halloween to everyone celebrating it!

I'm not celebrating it but it is still a good excuse to watch a scary movie tonight. ^^ I'm getting ready to go to the library. Guess what, essay time! ;D I don't have any lectures today because of the strike of lecturers and teachers in higher education around Scotland. The campus still going to be open but I'm not sure about the library so I still have to go and check. I'm not in a mood of working on my assignments though but I have to push myself to a little bit. :]

I hope you all have a wonderful day! Stay safe, and best wishes!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Goodnight, HMG!!!!! Hope you can sleep well tonight now that you have made up your mind!!

Thank Made!
xx

 

[HomemakinGirl]

I've decided that my goal this year is to be more festive than ever. I am going to try to make this the best Christmas yet! I want it to be very special regardless since my grandpa is 88. He absolutely loves all of the lights and decorations, so I want him to really enjoy it all this year. I have to try to figure out a gift to get him this year.....he is so hard to buy for!!

I love that Jennifer, you are so sweet!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

I wanted to end my night by saying Happy Halloween to all of y'all! I probably won't be around until late tomorrow night, but I hope y'all have a great one (and dry)!

Happy Halloween to you too ballcoach, hope you have a great day!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good evening,


Awesome night for Red Sox fans, I know I have always dreamed of seeing them win it at Fenway Park. It was their first time winning it at Fenway in 95 years, this is just awesome!!!!!! Let's just hope the partying in Boston doesn't too crazy tonight, they were showing a ton of people on the streets near Fenway as the game was ending.

I made it through most of the day at work with a little pain in the back, but about 15 minutes before the end of my shift my back went into the worst spasm I have ever felt. I could barely walk I was in so much pain. I made it home and laid down. I found my heating pad and have been using it since, it feels better but my back is still really sore and tight. I just want to be able to go trick or treating with my boys tomorrow, I am off so I will be able to rest up a little before then.

I am going to watch a little more of the post game celebrations and head to bed with a smile on my face.


Good night all!!!!

Congratulations on the win!
Praying your back feels well today!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

I think it ultimately depends on what makes you happy and healthy. If you are perfectly content staying at home then there is nothing wrong with that. Being a homemaker ( or Domestic Goddess as I like to call it) is a full time job in itself as you already know. I understand how you feel about wanting to contribute and the worry you have at times but don't ever feel guilty because you do contribute an invaluable amount to your home and family. Trust your heart and instincts. There is no right or wrong decision , just the one that suits you best.

Great advice Festive Spirit, thank you so much!
xo

 

[HomemakinGirl]

]I must say that you live in a very beautiful and inspiring surrounding. :][/FONT]

Thank you Victoria!


Good morning MMC!
Happy Halloween to everyone celebrating it!

I'm not celebrating it but it is still a good excuse to watch a scary movie tonight. ^^ I'm getting ready to go to the library. Guess what, essay time! ;D I don't have any lectures today because of the strike of lecturers and teachers in higher education around Scotland. The campus still going to be open but I'm not sure about the library so I still have to go and check. I'm not in a mood of working on my assignments though but I have to push myself to a little bit. :]

I hope you all have a wonderful day! Stay safe, and best wishes!

Good luck with the essay and I hope your have a wonderful day!

 

[Meceka]

I can't believe Sugar dressed up like the notorious "Christmas in July" moment...tsk tsk tsk.

#blamesugar

:lol:

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Happy Halloween :boo:

 

[Meceka]

xmas365, I hope your back is better!

VictoriaLT, good luck with your essay!

 

[Meceka]

Good morning, MMC!

Although I tried to stay up later last night, I was out by 9. A major allergy attack woke me up around 2:30 and I have been up ever since. Getting a lot of work done - maybe I should get up early every day! It is pouring out right now - going to be a warm, but very wet day.

Have a MERRY day!

 

[Meceka]

Happy Halloween!

 

[Christmasstar]

Come on now!!!! Some of you are kissing up to Carl a little to much now!!! So fess up, who made this for him??

Carl's head is going to be even bigger than usual!

Are you sure he didn't have it commissioned?

He said it was a gift when I asked him but I wouldn't put it pass him. If no other reason, than to do what I did earlier. Make people wonder who gave it to him!!

sorry, he asked me months ago to make this for him, something about how much camels love pumpkins and how he wanted to share it with his family. Should have known he would put it up at the pines.

 

[Crown 84]

Good Morning, Friends.

(Oh. And Boo, Too!)

Yes, Folks. Halloween is once again upon us.
The first of 4 holiday season days in this wonderful latter part of the year!

Straight to the count.
(And now that Halloween has arrived, its count position will be replaced by the count to Thanksgiving!)

Days to the Season: 13 (Now UNDER 2 weeks!)
Days to Thanksgiving: 28 (Four weeks from today!)
Days to Christmas Day: 55 (Under 8 weeks off!)
Wowzers!

Warm weather persists and should on through Friday.
(No complaints from me!)
We have started today with 58 degrees here in the capital city.

Have a Thrilling Thursday and a Hauntingly Horrific Halloween, Fellow Travelers!