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Happy Monday!
May. 8th, 2017 05:43 pmI was rather shocked at how long it's been since I posted here (or anywhere, for that matter), and I can only say that in my defense it's been a very crazy April and I'm just getting over it 8 days into May.
( Warning: Heavy on the Pics and Stuff )
( Warning: Heavy on the Pics and Stuff )
I don't blame you. I've dropped off the radar a bit lately. My PC decided that it no longer wanted me to play on the internet, and therefore wouldn't let me do anything other than occasionally check my email. Of course I called ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
kmhmd's hubby B, because he knows everything and knows how to fix anything. He and their darling little chap S came over this morning and he discovered the culprit wasn't nearly as nefarious as I had feared. But he gave it a 20-point checkup, cleaned the points and plugs and installed some bitchin' new software that not only has it running like a top but safer as well.
I call B the Wyle E. Cayote of the real world. I've never known anyone who is so knowledgable about so many different things. I once asked him a question on an extremely obscure, arcane subject, and he looked at me aghast and asked, "Why on earth would you think I would know the answer to that?" I replied, "Well, you do, don't you?" "Well, yes, but that's not the point!!!" I lurve that guy.
My timing couldn't be worse for him; last week they told us they are moving about three and a half hours away to a lovely town, where K has a great career opportunity and the schools are great for S and B can do anything from teach at the local university to freelance. Bless him, he's running around trying to get things done so they can finish packing, and here I am, dragging him away to play nursemaid to my ailing computer. Of course he was able to set things right in a flash, and it was fun being with him and S as always.
While I'm very sad they are going to be so far away (although they have a guest bedroom and insist we come and visit often and who am I to say nay), this will be good for them. They have been needing this amazing opportunity for a long time, and I find I am letting them go with a lightness of heart. It's time for them to fly, and this is the perfect launching pad for them both. I think they will all be very happy with this move, and even though I know that gradually we will grow apart and there may come a time when they will eventually move on and out of our lives for good, I will wave goodbye with a smile through the tears. They enriched our lives in such fundamental, ground-breaking ways. I am here because of K; I am a writer because of her. I am a deeper thinker because of B, and a better person because I met them. They are two of the most genuinely good, caring, grounded people I know. They are raising a fantastic kid, and everyone they touch goes away richer because of that connection. I feel quite privileged for them to call me friend.
I've started on the Prologue to book Two at last, and some things are brewing in my head for some GS100 drabbles. We had Chicken Curry for dinner, and it's quiet and cool in the house.
But hey, what about Game of Thrones??? Man, I was wailin'. It's my guilty pleasure, and boy, did last night leave me feeling the guilt. Whooee.
kmhmd's hubby B, because he knows everything and knows how to fix anything. He and their darling little chap S came over this morning and he discovered the culprit wasn't nearly as nefarious as I had feared. But he gave it a 20-point checkup, cleaned the points and plugs and installed some bitchin' new software that not only has it running like a top but safer as well.I call B the Wyle E. Cayote of the real world. I've never known anyone who is so knowledgable about so many different things. I once asked him a question on an extremely obscure, arcane subject, and he looked at me aghast and asked, "Why on earth would you think I would know the answer to that?" I replied, "Well, you do, don't you?" "Well, yes, but that's not the point!!!" I lurve that guy.
My timing couldn't be worse for him; last week they told us they are moving about three and a half hours away to a lovely town, where K has a great career opportunity and the schools are great for S and B can do anything from teach at the local university to freelance. Bless him, he's running around trying to get things done so they can finish packing, and here I am, dragging him away to play nursemaid to my ailing computer. Of course he was able to set things right in a flash, and it was fun being with him and S as always.
While I'm very sad they are going to be so far away (although they have a guest bedroom and insist we come and visit often and who am I to say nay), this will be good for them. They have been needing this amazing opportunity for a long time, and I find I am letting them go with a lightness of heart. It's time for them to fly, and this is the perfect launching pad for them both. I think they will all be very happy with this move, and even though I know that gradually we will grow apart and there may come a time when they will eventually move on and out of our lives for good, I will wave goodbye with a smile through the tears. They enriched our lives in such fundamental, ground-breaking ways. I am here because of K; I am a writer because of her. I am a deeper thinker because of B, and a better person because I met them. They are two of the most genuinely good, caring, grounded people I know. They are raising a fantastic kid, and everyone they touch goes away richer because of that connection. I feel quite privileged for them to call me friend.
I've started on the Prologue to book Two at last, and some things are brewing in my head for some GS100 drabbles. We had Chicken Curry for dinner, and it's quiet and cool in the house.
But hey, what about Game of Thrones??? Man, I was wailin'. It's my guilty pleasure, and boy, did last night leave me feeling the guilt. Whooee.
It has occured to me that the last few messages I've posted have been picspam heavy monsters that were pure self-indulgence, and I apologise. I'm unfortunately a bit of a nutjob when it comes to Christmas decs. But having said all that - Hi everyone!
Since TheHubs™ and I changed our way of livin' in August, we both continue to lose weight, in spite of not really doing much in the way of exercise. We do eat healthily, and have managed to see through one major food holiday without falling off the wagon. We've been a little indulgent this month (Gluwein and hot cocoa chiefly) but other than that we've not fallen into the Christmas junk food trap that used to snag us year after year. There are so many goodies out there, but our heads are in the place they need to be, so we can see them for what they are, and the desire to sample ALL the things just isn't there anymore.
TheHubs™ is just about at his goal. He looks fab - down to size 34 trousers and turning into a bit of a clothes horse. That's okay - if I was at my optimum weight, I'd be buying clothes left right and centre. I have a lot farther to go, even with 40 less pounds on me than this time my birthday. It's a drop in the bucket, to be honest. In the new year, I'm going to start back on the Wii Fit, which is gentle and not too over taxing for me, which is what I need at first.
I've done almost zero writing this month, but never fear, I will submit something for![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
severus_fest. It won't be the best thing I've ever written by a long shot but the Muse is driving me in another direction right now - knitting. I actually learned how to make fingered gloves that actually LOOK like gloves and other things, and I'm knitting like a fiend right now. I've also learned a basic cable-style knit, so friends and family are being inflicted with my knitting.
I'm trying to get it all done before Christmas, but I'm afraid some gifts may be late. It's already the 14th! Heavens, where did the time go? Eh, I'm enjoying it anyway.
I also found great, easy fudge recipes for chocolate fudge and Mint choc-chip fudge that I've given as gifts, and man that was easy. Folks seem to really like it, as well. I'm also going to try an incredible microwavable meringue for the annual family Christmas Eve get together, which also looks promising. Funny that now that I have no desire to eat it, I am making some really cool food gifts. I guess that's a good thing!
Well, off to mom's Church choir Christmas musical - it's the only reason I got to church nowadays, and it ain't for the sermons, but it makes her feel good to see us there while she's doing a bit of showing off, so that's good. She's had a tough Autumn with all the home improvement stuff, but now she's really happy with the house, and that makes me feel so good.
I'm sending huge hugs to all who needs 'em, and hope you are enjoying the holiday season.
Since TheHubs™ and I changed our way of livin' in August, we both continue to lose weight, in spite of not really doing much in the way of exercise. We do eat healthily, and have managed to see through one major food holiday without falling off the wagon. We've been a little indulgent this month (Gluwein and hot cocoa chiefly) but other than that we've not fallen into the Christmas junk food trap that used to snag us year after year. There are so many goodies out there, but our heads are in the place they need to be, so we can see them for what they are, and the desire to sample ALL the things just isn't there anymore.
TheHubs™ is just about at his goal. He looks fab - down to size 34 trousers and turning into a bit of a clothes horse. That's okay - if I was at my optimum weight, I'd be buying clothes left right and centre. I have a lot farther to go, even with 40 less pounds on me than this time my birthday. It's a drop in the bucket, to be honest. In the new year, I'm going to start back on the Wii Fit, which is gentle and not too over taxing for me, which is what I need at first.
I've done almost zero writing this month, but never fear, I will submit something for
severus_fest. It won't be the best thing I've ever written by a long shot but the Muse is driving me in another direction right now - knitting. I actually learned how to make fingered gloves that actually LOOK like gloves and other things, and I'm knitting like a fiend right now. I've also learned a basic cable-style knit, so friends and family are being inflicted with my knitting. I'm trying to get it all done before Christmas, but I'm afraid some gifts may be late. It's already the 14th! Heavens, where did the time go? Eh, I'm enjoying it anyway.
I also found great, easy fudge recipes for chocolate fudge and Mint choc-chip fudge that I've given as gifts, and man that was easy. Folks seem to really like it, as well. I'm also going to try an incredible microwavable meringue for the annual family Christmas Eve get together, which also looks promising. Funny that now that I have no desire to eat it, I am making some really cool food gifts. I guess that's a good thing!
Well, off to mom's Church choir Christmas musical - it's the only reason I got to church nowadays, and it ain't for the sermons, but it makes her feel good to see us there while she's doing a bit of showing off, so that's good. She's had a tough Autumn with all the home improvement stuff, but now she's really happy with the house, and that makes me feel so good.
I'm sending huge hugs to all who needs 'em, and hope you are enjoying the holiday season.
