Down and Out

So...lately I've been pretty bummed. I do this every so often so it's not too big of a thing. I have a pity party, have a little meltdown, wash my face and figure out how to make the next day better. Maybe it's one of those "blessings" of being a girl...regardless, it is what it is.

I'm still unemployed. Hopefully that will change soon. I'm supposed to meet with someone this week about a job possibility...I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but, at the same time, trying to hope for something so that I have some motivation. My mom got a job (today actually) working two days a week in a doctor's office helping out with simple medical procedures. She was very excited as she's been at the house for a lot longer than I have (real estate stinks) and has been experiencing the "What's My Purpose" blues for a while now. I'm excited for her. She was going today to buy a set of scrubs and was excited. I'll admit...I'm a bit envious, but I'm still very excited for her.

I've also been hitting the gym some. I've got about 20 pounds that I really want to lose (that's what I've gained since Ryan and I were married). There's truly something to be said about being fat and happy. They just go together. Salad isn't nearly as romantic as Oreos dipped in milk at 10:00 at night. So...the gym's been kicking my rear pretty hard. Hasn't taken any away yet, but I'm working on it.

Projects have been the thing lately for me. I sewed a lot of last week...new kitchen curtains (love 'em), a cute tank top (that's too small), a cute sleeveless top (that's too big), and a pair of pants that I set aside after trying them on halfway through construction and realizing they were too small in the rear. Ugh!!! Understand the meltdown, now? :-)

So...here I am, (feels like a Monday when it's really Tuesday...ugh...holidays) flipping through a "Family Handyman" magazine called "99 Bucks and a Weekend" and wondering what I can make. I'm considering the pull out drawers for under the sink in the kitchen. We'll see what happens. I'll post a picture of the finished product. Hopefully they'll actually roll out of the cabinet!

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Adria Peaden said…
Hang in there. We love you guys.
January 21, 2009 at 5:14 PM
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