Sunday, April 30, 2006
Running on Empty
Ok, I haven't done nearly half the things I was planning this weekend. Saturday - we didn't go to golf lessons because is was wet and rainy. Instead I went to Target (monthly stock-up) and the grocery store (stock-up for a work party I am hosting on 5/10). I should have taken a picture of my shopping cart. It was completely filled with 1.75L bottles of alcohol: gin, vodka, rum, tequila and bailey's / kahlua. And three cases of beer. And enough margarita mix to fill a few bathtubs. I haven't bought hardly any alcohol since we moved out here and figured that now we have a house and want to host some parties, I better get stocked up. The best part - she checked my ID and laughed at how brave it would have been for someone underage to go through the line with a cart like this. Or better, if they did, there was probably a better chance of getting away with it.
We didn't end up going out last night either... just sat on the couch, watched the Dog Whisperer on DVR and ate mac & cheese and chicken tenders. (Rhonda, does that beat out Taco Bell?)
Today I guess we are pretty much sticking to plan, but the energy level is definitely low. We just need to get through the next couple of weeks (Michael's work stuff). I wish it was easier, but it may even get more stressful before the properties get sold/dealt with so we'll just take one day at a time. (Michael is a commercial real estate broker and he is working on some real estate projects that involve his family... father's estate, etc.).
As for running on empty, that's how I feel these days. Literally, my shampoo, conditioner, face wash, moisturizer, hair wax, contact lens cleaner... all almost empty. Fridge - eggs, milk, OJ... (almost) gone. I just filled up my car - and it cost $45 to fill the tank - up from $30 just last year! My inbox archives at work were even jammed up on Friday so IT had to create new space on my harddrive to handle everything. My patience has been running thin, and these are all little reminders that crop up throughout my day. I'm bummed out about Margaret, but elated at other good things happening in Russia these days. But re-accrediations are up again in May for some agencies (like mine), so how will that pan out?
The rollercoaster analogy fits perfect with my state of mind right now.
We didn't end up going out last night either... just sat on the couch, watched the Dog Whisperer on DVR and ate mac & cheese and chicken tenders. (Rhonda, does that beat out Taco Bell?)
Today I guess we are pretty much sticking to plan, but the energy level is definitely low. We just need to get through the next couple of weeks (Michael's work stuff). I wish it was easier, but it may even get more stressful before the properties get sold/dealt with so we'll just take one day at a time. (Michael is a commercial real estate broker and he is working on some real estate projects that involve his family... father's estate, etc.).
As for running on empty, that's how I feel these days. Literally, my shampoo, conditioner, face wash, moisturizer, hair wax, contact lens cleaner... all almost empty. Fridge - eggs, milk, OJ... (almost) gone. I just filled up my car - and it cost $45 to fill the tank - up from $30 just last year! My inbox archives at work were even jammed up on Friday so IT had to create new space on my harddrive to handle everything. My patience has been running thin, and these are all little reminders that crop up throughout my day. I'm bummed out about Margaret, but elated at other good things happening in Russia these days. But re-accrediations are up again in May for some agencies (like mine), so how will that pan out?
The rollercoaster analogy fits perfect with my state of mind right now.
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Our agency is up for re-accrediations in June. We're praying everyones agencies go well.
Hope all your husband's work stuff pans out okay. My husband has to deal with family every once in a while in his line of work and sometimes it can get really sticky.
I think you two should go out for a nice dinner once this busy worktime lets up.
I hope things smooth out for you guys soon. I am wondering what will happen to the re-accreditations too. I will have to check FRUA chat to get the latest news. There have been a lot of good things happening in Russia. Sad about Peanut though. I just wish things could work out for everyone.