Tuesday evening Tea Time (Formally Coffee break lol)

So I realized that I have not done a "coffee break" update since the 2nd of Jan... time to update!  Including new name for my personal ramblings.  I have recently been trying to only drink coffee on the weekends.  Its not the coffee that is killing me calorically, but I need my creamer.  :)  So instead I have been drinking lots more tea on weekdays.  There are so many delicious flavors of both caffeinated and herbal teas out there!  I will admit though, since getting a beautiful pink Keurig for my birthday I have drank coffee on the weekdays more often than I should.  lol  Its so easy just to make a cup in the morning, and its just one cup, not a whole pot.

The biggest news is that I am moving.  I will be living with the Grady clan.  They have the room and I am there at least 3 days a week anyhow.  Big saving on gas and time when babysitting.  Also it will be nice to be with family.  It will be wonderful being there for Liam and watching him grow.  When is still unsure as the kids have to empty the storage room to make it mine.  I have a new bed waiting for me when it is time and I am excited about that.  I have not had a brand new mattress since I was married... yes a long time.  :)  I have started the packing process within my own things.  Im giving a lot to charity, its silly to cart around clothes that will never fit me, or I mildly dislike.  Also its good to clear out every once in a while. Another bonus is that it is a mildly flat part of town so walking will be a much more frequent event.  I heard the closest park has a walking track.  That would be awesome!  So much to look forward too!

So nothing new on the SSI fight.  I'm playing the waiting game now and letting my lawyers do all the work.  I hope it ends (positively of course) soon, but that's doubtful.

This weekend looks to be great fun!  On Saturday is our 4th annual karaoke birthday bash.  Its a little late this year but will be awesome as always!  Then on Sunday, hopefully not hungover, we are having a family photo shoot at the carousel with Liam and my brothers family including my nephew Max.  Max is 20 months and this will be my first meeting.  I am so excited.  We should get some great pics!  After we are going to spend the day out at my dads and just enjoy a family day.

Not really anything else new in the last 5 months.  I am so boring!  Oh...  I did get a new tattoo.  Its a dragonfly on my arm and it is gorgeous!  I've wanted a new one for so long, it was time.

Daily Prompt ~ H is for Honey

Honey

So I have recently made a few diet/lifestyle changes.  One of them (and the biggest change) is that I have quit drinking coffee on weekdays, switching to tea instead.  The coffee creamer I would go through was almost embarrassing.  So now coffee is only a weekend treat... and I've lost seven pounds.  :)  Now I have never been a tea person and thought the transition would be difficult.  I was wrong.  There are so many yummy flavors of caffeinated tea it was an easy switch, with no creamer and a new appreciation of honey.

Daily Prompt ~ G is for Gravy

Yes, I choose to write about gravy today.  One topic I can't say anything bad about.  I came to the conclusion one day that gravy was the perfect "comfort condiment".  I noticed most of my favorite comfort foods involve gravy, however gravy itself is not a comfort food alone, thus making it a condiment.  lol  

Damn now I want biscuits and gravy....  

Daily Prompt ~ F is for Frog

Frog

I am generally apathetic when it comes to frogs in general.   I don't think they're gross but I'm not a fan either.  I will however state that the little tree frogs are adorable.  I have lived in a couple different places where they were prominent.

When I was a child we had a problem with them coming up the drain and into our laundry room.  I never understood why they were there, but to my young eyes it was very cool.  The other residence I can remember was fairly close to where I live now.  We would find the frogs in the front flower garden.  Always so tiny and cute, the girls all got to play with them too.  Dang... that was a long time ago...

Daily Prompt ~ E is for Enjoy

10 things that I enjoy  :)

1.  Sleep
2.  Coffee
3.  The sound of rain at my window
4.  Music
5.  The squeal of delight when my grandson Liam sees me walk through the door
6.  The smell of fresh laundry
7.  Singing (although not well, I still have fun doing it)
8.  Dancing (same disclaimer as above)
9.  Meeting new friends
10. Almost all reality shows

Ok so this may have been an easy way to do the letter E, but I think its a good thing to sit and think about such things sometimes.  What brings you joy?

Daily Prompt ~ D is for Drop

Drop

I am terribly clumsy and drop things often.  I've been teased about my never ending case of "the dropsies".  Cell phones are the worst.  I have dropped and broken more phones than Im sure I can even remember.  I have dropped one in a toilet, spilled Pepsi all through another, and countless times have hit pavement or concrete floor.  My current phone only has one crack in the screen and a couple dings on the outside.  I know I need a case and screen protector...  but damage is already done.

Physically I am horribly skilled at dropping things like silverware on my feet.  The pain from the top of the foot is crazy and leaves such random bruises.  I have managed to never stab myself in the dropping of silverware so there is a plus side lol.

Daily Prompt ~ C is for Coloring

Coloring

I still love coloring!  I am not artistic enough to draw anything creative but I am really good at staying in the lines and have a good eye for color.  :)  Also it is a good stress reliever, or something to keep my hands busy while watching a movie.  Often when the coloring bug hits I will find a good color page via net and print out, but what I really want is one of the kaleidoscope type coloring books.  Something really detailed for fine point markers.  Do you know any good coloring page sites? Please let me know!

Daily Prompt ~ B is for 3B's :)

The Three B's

Every family has some fun and unique traditions for the holidays.  One of my favorites, and passed down was the three B's in every stocking.  Bubbles, Balloons and a Ball.  It became expected, but always looked forward too.  Even now, watching Liam, the 3 Bs are some of his favorite toys.  The enchantment of bubbles and balloons and the fun of a new ball.  Sounds like a fun day!

Daily Prompt ~ A is for Adrenaline

Adrenaline

I awoke this morning to a rush of adrenaline.  I awoke a little after 6:00am, but I was backwards and thought that I was napping and had slept way to late for a nap.  It took a few minutes to realize that no, it was morning and I was fine.  I hate that panicky way of waking up!!  When I had my bearings back, re-relaxed and went back to sleep for another hour.

Daily Prompt ~ Z is for Zodiac

Zodiac

So I just recently learned about the "new zodiac" 13th sign.  I know, I'm way behind.  However, I have to say even though my sign changed, I dont share the traits.  I have always been a Taurus and now I am supposed to be an Aires.  Hmmm...  Maybe I just need to research more.  Is anyone an Ophiuchus?  Does it seem more fitting?  Any different being a whole different, brand new sign?  I would love opinions on this.  The "new zodiac" calender is this

The New Dates:

Capricorn: Jan. 20 - Feb. 16
Aquarius: Feb. 16 - March 11
Pisces: March 11- April 18
Aries: April 18 - May 13
Taurus: May 13 - June 21
Gemini: June 21 - July 20
Cancer: July 20 - Aug. 10
Leo: Aug. 10 - Sept. 16
Virgo: Sept. 16 - Oct. 30
Libra: Oct. 30 - Nov. 23
Scorpio: Nov. 23 - Nov. 29
Ophiuchus: Nov. 29 - Dec. 17
Sagittarius: Dec. 17 - Jan. 20

So, whats your sign?

Daily Prompt ~ Y is for Yacht

Yacht

Honestly I have never seen a yacht, and probably never will in my reality.  I have seen them on television (of course) but they just seem like a big boat, pretty, but still just a boat.  What am I missing?

Daily Prompt ~ W is for Walk

Walk

Before depression took over my life, I was walking several miles a day, and really on with my weight loss journey.  Unfortunately, I lost my stride and am getting it back.  I used to really enjoy the Sunday walk group, but also unfortunately I feel a little bullied out of the group, which sucks!  I am doing a daily workout but not a lot of cardio, but have informed (yes informed, not asked or suggested) Amity that she and I will start walking again on March 1st.  I gave her a month to prepare and personally I'm a little excited to get back into it!!

Daily Prompt ~ V is for Vitamins

Vitamins

I know that I don't eat properly so taking a daily vitamin is always a good idea.  I can tell the difference in the way I feel if I run out of vitamins for a while.  I dont have the same energy and just generally feel different.  I used to take a few different supplements as well but budgeting has cut out all but the basic essential daily vite.  I used  to always forget to take them.  Now with all my other meds, I just put one in the AM section each day and know I don't have to worry about it.

Boring today...  I know.

Daily Prompt ~ U is for Upstairs

Upstairs

As I rent a room in the basement there is a running joke about how they only see me upstairs to use the bathroom or I'm leaving.  Actually that really is pretty accurate.  As mentioned before I am pretty reclusive.  Lately there are so many people in this house that arguments are happening more frequently.  I dont like that kind of stress and negativity so I will put on headphones and lock my door.  I have a nice loud music session and miss all the shouting.  Its the safest way to stay out of all the drama.  I hear nothing, I know nothing and will not take sides.

Daily Prompt ~ T is for Tomorrow

Tomorrow

Tomorrow is Saturday the 22nd day of February, to me this holds no no particular meaning except it is the birthdate of several friends.  My plans for tomorrow include laundry and nails.  There are of course lots of other things that I plan to do... but can always be put off until the next tomorrow.  Because of course tomorrow only exists in our plans, by the time its time... its today.  :)

Daily Prompt ~ S is for Sidewalk

Sidewalk

I often find it a shame how the sidewalks in Spokane are for the most part NOT taken care of.   They are so cracked and uneven.  When walking, I would try to stay on sidewalk but more often was pushed into the street anyhow.  There was a particular house I used to walk by that had a nice clear sidewalk, but prickly roses that hung so far over you had to step in the street to get around them.  I think thats just rude and lazy.  Another pet peeve is snow.  If you have a sidewalk in front of your house, it is your job to shovel and keep it safe.  Its dangerous to try to walk anywhere in the snow.  Ok.... rant over!  :)

Daily Prompt ~ R is for Recluse

Recluse

I will be the first to admit that I am very much reclusive.  I like my quiet.  I like my space, calm, drama free and just comfortable.  I like having friends over, so not a total hermit, but again I so enjoy my space, solitude and not having to put on "a mask" that everything is peachy.   There is so much pressure in "the outside world" that often times I just can't handle it.  The down side is by enjoying a reclusive lifestyle it does get lonely at times.  But I've gotten used to it mostly and am so thankful for my real friends that understand and come see me!

Daily Prompt ~ Q is for Quilt

Quilt

I never truly learned how to quilt.  I've seen some that are so intricate and beautiful it astounds me.  I think I know some of the basics but for whatever reason it was an interest never followed up on.  I enjoyed crocheting many moons ago, but have forgotten that too.  I think I need to relearn them as I try to find new hobbies to keep myself busy...   :)

Daily Prompt ~ P is for Perky

Perky

There was a time where I was always described as perky, and it was true.  It was the persona that worked best in social or work situations.  Especially when I was waiting tables.  I was a good server, but always in the casual coffee shop, I don't think my personality would have fit fine dining.

Now, I'm just boring.  Sadly there is not much perk left in me.  I know most of that is the depression and agoraphobia but it has changed even the ability to put on such persona...  and most of my "friends" didn't like the real me.  They just disappeared.  Sigh....

Daily Prompt ~ O is for Oatmeal

Oatmeal

I love oatmeal, both old school stove top and easy add water pouches.  Oatmeal was often the breakfast of choice for the family... except Lily who would not even try it.  Lily was a very picky eater and often times we would have to be creative to get her to eat.  I think it was her dads idea, but one morning he asked if she would like some porridge like the three bears eat.  She gobbled up her oatmeal (porridge) and loved it.  Funny how with just a different terminology we were able to get her to try, and like something new.