Something About Nothing............ #14

[macraven]

Nice camel picture Lynne !
Have not seen that one before

Catching up on the sans before I go to bed

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Quick stop in!
Hit the gym tonight. No records broke, but got a decent pace going tonight with a few added hills.

Tried making a stuffed chicken breast for supper tonight. Going to have to try it again with a few changes. It was pretty yummy though.

Thought I would stop in and say sweet sleeps and counting sheep tonight.

 

[Charade67]

I am awake too early. I couldn’t get back to sleep so I started looking at some of the classes I need to take. I discovered that one of my medical office administration classes has 2 health class prerequisites. I had my classes all planned out and now this throws a wrench into the works. I think I need to talk to an advisor.

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Morning all. mid 60’s here today &sunny, will gladly take it over last weeks weather.

I have been wearing my crocs everywhere lately. The are the most comfortable shoes I have right now.

I dug up garden plot approx 12 X 20 feet Today. Figure i will sleep like TWD. soil heavy & wet, will let it dry out a bit before i attack it with hoe & rake. rewarding myself with a piece of ghiradelli

I was going to ask what you were going to grow, but then I saw something about tomatoes. I can’t remember when I last had a tomato right off the vine. Gardening is difficult here. Too many deer.

Crossing my fingers, as I had an in-person interview with our health authority. I almost didn't apply to this job posting, as it is higher level of admin work, but I have lots of customer service based experience and cash handling experience (which was some of the preferred qualifications) It is not a permanent position, but it is also not just a term position either. Hours are what I already am working and would honestly prefer. But I would work different hours if it meant getting my foot in the door.

Good luck. Hope you get the job.

Both zoos have taken bird watching away from people until further notice.

Same at Busch Gardens. It was sad seeing all the birds gone. They usually have several eagles on display.

I’m starting to get sleepy, but have to get up in an hour. Still no news on my foot. I hope to hear something later today.

 

[Lynne G]

Ah yes, a Wednesday is here. And what camel?



Singing in the rain? Yep, it’s been drizzling since I woke up, and cool out, said the early morning weather news guy. 50 degrees out. But yay, last warmer day for the next 5, as in the low 70’s this afternoon as the high is 72 degrees.

So rainy Wednesday is here. Yay, the true middle of the week, and as such, get over this hump of a day, and yay, Friday is in two more days. So for one fast food place, it’s the whopper of a day. But as another fast food more local place, it’s cheaper dumplings day. Can you guess which one little one will ask if we can do takeout today? She is not fond of any burger that is not from home or certain sit down restaurants. Fine with me. I’m happy with those dumplings. They are usually delicious. And so, since dumpling place is in within a less then 10 minute walk, will be quick with walking there, instead of my other route, on my lunchtime walk. Hopefully no umbrella, as early weather news guy said should see clearing around lunchtime. But if not, it’s not going to be any drenching rain. Saying the total rain to fall is 0.2 inches. So maybe just a water resistant jacket will be enough. Hair and shoes will dry quick enough, when only a drizzling rain.

Oh no, Charade. Hope you get a nap in today, and ack, for class not showing before that you need other classes before taking the one you are registered for. Yeah, I miss seeing some of the birds in the zoos too. And hope the news comes today, of whether you broke a bone in your foot or not.

But as I’m an early morning homie, as my start was hours ago now. Tea and screen. But happy and smile starting, as decided, yep, a shorter week day schedule week for me. Too bad the three day weekend will be cooler than average, and rainy. But days to relax, and a day just for mom? Yay!

A most Wonderful Wednesday homies.

 

[Charade67]

Oh no, Charade. Hope you get a nap in today, and ack, for class not showing before that you need other classes before taking the one you are registered for. Yeah, I miss seeing some of the birds in the zoos too. And hope the news comes today, of whether you broke a bone in your foot or not.

It’s my own fault really. I didn’t check the pre requisites for all of the medical office management classes. Who would have thought that a medical coding class would have an anatomy & physiology pre rec?

 

[Lynne G]

That is odd Charade. Hope you can get the classes you need this coming semester, to get your degree on the timeline you wanted.

Rain seemed to have stopped, but think more is coming. Funny, last night I was watching a guy who was blind and said he could smell the rain coming. Sighted, thankfully, I think I can too. That pick up of wind, yes, rain coming. Or you see it coming, like we did in a huge turf farm, in a large square of turf watching little one playing soccer. Our car was about a mile or so, at the near front of the farm. You never saw so many adults and kids run so fast to their cars. We got a little wet. But as we got less than a mile from that farm, I had to pulled over. Weather radar on my phone showed a red blob over us. Even the fastest windshield wipers were no match. Did that same pull over under a bridge on I 4 coming back from BGT. The rain was so hard coming down it was not safe to drive. I wasn’t the only one pulled over under that bridge causeway. But today, the traffic does sound like not that wet, though it did early this morning. So, I think my lunchtime walk will be not that wet. And with 49 degrees out now, jacket will be on. Ugh, I need a snack, it’s not even close to lunchtime for me. Sigh.

Hope Schumi got a good night’s sleep, now that she’s in a 5 hour earlier time zone. Seems she should have a hot day, with afternoon rain today. Sounds like a good day to do some picking up supplies and lunch at an offsite restaurant.

 

[keishashadow]

but they cant find new units to install for household installations. If you haven't put a deposit on one in our province, chances are you won't get one this year. I want to replace our fridge and dishwasher, but it's on the back burner until stock is back to a more normal level again.

Same here. My youngest DSs whole house unit needs specific parts for upstairs issues. supposedly has been on back order since late 2020. I am going to urge him to get another opinion As he can’t find a window unit big enough to cool his BR

Tried making a stuffed chicken breast for supper tonight. Going to have to try it again with a few changes. It was pretty yummy though.

hmm inspiration, haven’t made those in years.

I have been wearing my crocs everywhere lately. The are the most comfortable shoes I have right now.

Did they do X-ray to clean for the stress FX? I’m thinking u might need to wear a boot to immobilize to give it a chance to fully heal.

Have u tried birkenstocks. The new summer types made out of ‘stiffer but croc like material‘ almost give as much support as originals.

I was going to ask what you were going to grow,

couple different types of slicing tomatoes, Roma to can, also grape & cherry.

Different types of cukes, bush sort to pickle. Zukes, green onions, lettuce, several different types peppers, green beans & snow peas & kholarabi if i can find the seeds.

Pumpkins, watermelon (for giggles, never really produces) & lots of sunflowers for the birds & cut flowers.

last night I was watching a guy who was blind and said he could smell the rain coming.

You can, it’s a fresh scent on the breeze. However, he probably feels pressure changes strongly ala a barometer

My dogs always would tell me. If you watch the birds they tend to get antsy, then totally disappear 20 mins or so before big storms.

Scary evening, watching the storms start to form those dreaded hooks that lead to tornados roll thru. Don’t think any confirmed but, worst extended storm front in years here yesterday.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Quick morning stop in mid paper shuffle

It seems to be a little warmer outside - still cloudy and overcast. Just not as dark. Hopefully the sun will break through the clouds.

I didn’t check the pre requisites for all of the medical office management classes. Who would have thought that a medical coding class would have an anatomy & physiology pre rec?

I was surprised at some of my classes for my course (similar plus added a unti clerk to work in departments) what I had to all learn. The medical terminology levels 1&2, pharmacology and some other hospital admin coursework. I loved it, but it was definitely heavy at times. Good luck with it! I'm still contemplating doing more remote learning for business admin work.

couple different types of slicing tomatoes, Roma to can, also grape & cherry.

Different types of cukes, bush sort to pickle. Zukes, green onions, lettuce, several different types peppers, green beans & snow peas & kholarabi if i can find the seeds.

It's always fun to turn the ground and grow some of your own veggies. I want to try a little bit of container gardening this summer. I bought some of the mesh/cloth bags container items. I'll try my hand at a few things.

Well, I should get to do more paper shuffling.
Have a great day everyone!

 

[Charade67]

The verdict is in - it is not a stress fracture. I have been told that if my toe continues to bother me they will refer me to orthopedics. Lately it has t been a problem, but we will see how it goes in a couple of weeks when I will be doing a lot of walking.

That is odd Charade. Hope you can get the classes you need this coming semester, to get your degree on the timeline you wanted.

I’ve made myself a spreadsheet of my classes. If all goes well I will be finished by next May.

Did they do X-ray to clean for the stress FX? I’m thinking u might need to wear a boot to immobilize to give it a chance to fully heal.

Have u tried birkenstocks. The new summer types made out of ‘stiffer but croc like material‘ almost give as much support as originals.

No fracture, so no boot. I have never worn Birkenstocks. I spend most of my days in Skechers GO Walk slip on shoes.

I was surprised at some of my classes for my course (similar plus added a unti clerk to work in departments) what I had to all learn. The medical terminology levels 1&2, pharmacology and some other hospital admin coursework. I loved it, but it was definitely heavy at times. Good luck with it! I'm still contemplating doing more remote learning for business admin work.

I was quite surprised by the pre recs. I have to take a one hour nursing class for medical terminology, but that one makes sense. In addition to the two anatomy and physiology classes I will be taking the following medical office classes - systems &procedures, insurance (yay, my favorite thing), billing & bookkeeping, coding, and ethics & law. Most of this stuff I deal with on a daily basis, so hopefully it will go well.

Almost time to go home for the day.

 

[schumigirl]

Oh, my back has been advising me the same most of the night lol.

Ease on into it . Not sure how you do manage that jet lag.

All we need to do is top off the pool and turn on the pump. There’s a filter sand shortage here. Last year I’m told it was chlorine. I hit up Sams end of season in 2019, should be good there thru end of season

wild how supply chain issues just keep on ticking. figure poultry is up to bat next with avian flu issues ramping up. Nothing in this end of state yet, have seen reports of culling your side of state.

Walmart has no Lays potato chips we like……Publix had loads. Weird.

Yep, two days usually and we’re back to normal coming to America……different story travelling back, usually best part of a week before we fully get back to normal.

Quick morning stop in before the paper shuffle dancing starts

It's cool and foggy here this morning. It is supposed to warm up quite nicely today. I hope to see the sun soon. It's been overcast and cloudy for almost 2 weeks now. I need to see some sunshine again. The forecast for this weekend is not great. I am hoping it will change and get a little warmer yet, but I am not holding my breath. I can't control it, just enjoy it when there is a beautiful day.

I did drag my b&tt to the gym last night. Felt good to start the week out with a speedy walk. @soniam I have thought about going straight from work, but I/We also don't want to eat at 7:30 at night. I could probably change to an after work workout when I don't have young blue collar working men who are starving when they get home from hard work all day. Our older ds who's a sparky (electrician) I always have to slap his hands as he tries to snack or if he gets off early (say 3:00) he will have a " snack" then not eat the meal I prepare We are pretty sure within a few months he will be moving out on his own with some buddies. He is on the cusp of wanting to have his independence. Once he's gone, I think I will start a post work workout gym session.

@schumigirl I'm so happy you made and are enjoying the Florida warmth!!! Hopefully you don't have too much trouble adjusting to the time change.
@Lynne G our weather forecast looks pretty bleak as well.

@keishashadow it is funny how the supply chain shut down is still effecting some areas. This year it will be air conditioners. Dh's work they can't get their hands on anymore units to install. So whatever they have ordered have been sold and will be installed as they come in...but they cant find new units to install for household installations. If you haven't put a deposit on one in our province, chances are you won't get one this year. I want to replace our fridge and dishwasher, but it's on the back burner until stock is back to a more normal level again.


Wow...just wow. If that was me, I would probably email back she could now have a 75% or a 0%, the choice is hers on NOT accepting the first mark I gracefully gave her. I don't barter. 99.98% of the time it is consequences of their own actions that they are late handing in a paper. I hate excuses.

Alright...it's time to start shuffling some papers.

Have a great day everyone!

Thanks Pumpkin…….it’s worth it! And yes, loving this heat…….









Not sure where someone saw we were going to have rain this afternoon……..not a single drop…..beautiful sunshine all the way Took that picture a few minutes ago.

I‘m sure it’ll rain at some point……it’s May in Florida……..

It is gloriously hot and going to get warmer by Friday…….not complaining at all. Think we have 91F today. Not too bad at all……

Hit the Studios today and not too busy at all. Gringotts was less than 10 minutes with EP and regular line was only around 25 minutes I think.

Having an absolute blast and caught up with some old friends which has been lovely as always!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

I had to have a little smile on my drive back to work over lunch. My route involves driving into a gully where a creek runs through the city - and is always the first place I notice things are starting to go green. I could start to see the faint hint of green color to the trees. Once that happens and we get that first warm sunshine day - the leaves literally pop out in one afternoon. I can't wait to see the green again! In some of the memories in FB I see we have fully green trees (with snow on them ) but at least they have leaves. This makes me want to

 

[keishashadow]

. I spend most of my days in Skechers GO Walk slip on shoes.

I have them, they make my feet cry tho as orthotics won’t fit into them. I don’t need to use them with the birks, keens or tight sandal type crocs according to my podiatrist

have been told that if my toe continues to bother me they will refer me to orthopedics.

Honestly, i hated getting them, now feel ‘cheated’ when shoes won‘t accept them.

glad no FX for you!

 

[soniam]

Sounds like everyone is doing good.

@schumigirl Hope you are having a great time!!! Looks nice.

@Charade67 Sorry to hear about your toe and classes. Luckily, it's not a fracture.

@Pumpkin1172 Good for you for going to the gym. It will pay off sooner than you think.


I tried on the dress that I am wearing to my friends' WDW wedding next week. It fit even better than when I tried it a couple of weeks ago. It just fit then, but today it fit great! My clothes are definitely feeling a bit looser. I am bringing some not so baggy shorts for the first part of my trip, so that I don't eat too much/bloat up and not fit in the dress. After the wedding, I brought baggy shorts, so that I can eat what I want. I won't be following my keto diet no matter what though while on vacation. I will just eat less cookie, right Plus, alcohol is liquid and doesn't really matter

 

[Lynne G]

Ah a Thursday is here. Yep, that early riser I am. It is warm already today. The last dry day, and overcast, with 57 degrees out already. 72 degrees the high and a mostly cloud filled day, as the rain, and the temps will drop later in the day tomorrow.

Hehe, woke up not only to an radio alarm but a bird that was giving its alarm too, chirping away loudly for at least a good 6 or 7 minutes. Well hello indeed.

And so, it’s that Thirsty Thursday, and I’m doing my part. That teapot has been getting lighter, as yep, second cup now. Don’t know why thirsty, but at least house is just about perfect, almost too warm.

So have an exceptional Thirsty Thursday. Yay, if ever a day to day, drink up, a salute to tomorrow being a Friday.

Yay for Schumi having that lizard weather, and enjoying the start of her trip.

Yay for Son getting ready for next week wedding and fun.

Yay for Pumpkin enjoying that first signs of green.

And an oh, Hope foot gives you no foot issues Charade. I guess good, no fracture found.

 

[keishashadow]

Thus far today I’ve taken pooch for a walk, had boring breakfast of Honey Nut Cheerios with a sliced banana & hit the DVR (watched 3 episodes of TMZ, Real housewives of ATL 1st episode of new season & most of morning joe, moving on to Good Morning America). Think i need a ole!

I will just eat less cookie, right Plus, alcohol is liquid and doesn't really matter

One of the most aspirational quotes of the year

 

[Lynne G]

Good morning Keisha. Yay, it’s time for tequila, right? Aw, lucky dog, got a walk in already. Yeah, I had oatmeal for breakfast. Though did buy that microwave popcorn. Oddly, might make that a snack before lunch. Hope you are feeling well, and may be enjoying the family this weekend, as you should be feted for Mother’s Day. Yeah, my weekend will be a daughter and me one, as DH will be a good son, and older one works.

Sigh, not lunchtime yet. That popcorn does sound good. See, quiet with DH and I teleworking, and little one is done her finals (ooh graduation for her university, in person but no handshakes and she better be graduating in that December graduation). Older one has a day off. I am so ready for Friday. Alarm already turned off, and the birds are quiet. Thankful for a longer weekend.

 

[keishashadow]

Hope you are feeling well, and may be enjoying the family this weekend, as you should be feted for Mother’s Day. Yeah, my weekend will be a daughter and me one, as DH will be a good son, and older one works.

Sigh, not lunchtime yet. That popcorn does sound good.

We are hanging tough here . confused...DD is done this semester or will be walking in December?

We all need to look in the mirror on Sunday and smile, knowing we’ve done our best by our kiddos!

now, I’m hungry for popcorn. Somebody was telling me they sampled some that was doctored with salted caramel coffee syrup. Can’t figure out how that would work. Need to google.

 

[Lynne G]

Sorry Keisha, yeah she’s done this semester. She needs 16 more credits to graduate, so I hope to say I have a 2022 graduate just before Christmas. Older one, on the other hand, still has not finished his college studies. Two different kids.

 

[Charade67]

Another slow day today. I would love to go home and nap, but I would rather get paid.

I found out yesterday that the instructor for my digital editing class is one of dh’s former students. I think I will keep quiet about that and hope he doesn’t remember my name.

Not sure where someone saw we were going to have rain this afternoon……..not a single drop…..beautiful sunshine all the way Took that picture a few minutes ago.

Beautiful view. You can keep the 91 degrees though.

I had to have a little smile on my drive back to work over lunch. My route involves driving into a gully where a creek runs through the city - and is always the first place I notice things are starting to go green. I could start to see the faint hint of green color to the trees. Once that happens and we get that first warm sunshine day - the leaves literally pop out in one afternoon. I can't wait to see the green again! In some of the memories in FB I see we have fully green trees (with snow on them ) but at least they have leaves. This makes me want to

Yay! Spring is finally arriving.

I have them, they make my feet cry tho as orthotics won’t fit into them. I don’t need to use them with the birks, keens or tight sandal type crocs according to my podiatrist

Honestly, i hated getting them, now feel ‘cheated’ when shoes won‘t accept them.

glad no FX for you!

Hopefully I don’t need orthotics yet. My boss keeps telling me things I should do. I think I will continue to listen to the people who actually went to medical school.

I tried on the dress that I am wearing to my friends' WDW wedding next week. It fit even better than when I tried it a couple of weeks ago. It just fit then, but today it fit great! My clothes are definitely feeling a bit looser. I am bringing some not so baggy shorts for the first part of my trip, so that I don't eat too much/bloat up and not fit in the dress. After the wedding, I brought baggy shorts, so that I can eat what I want. I won't be following my keto diet no matter what though while on vacation. I will just eat less cookie, right Plus, alcohol is liquid and doesn't really matter

Congrats on the weight loss.

Sigh, not lunchtime yet. That popcorn does sound good. See, quiet with DH and I teleworking, and little one is done her finals (ooh graduation for her university, in person but no handshakes and she better be graduating in that December graduation). Older one has a day off. I am so ready for Friday. Alarm already turned off, and the birds are quiet. Thankful for a longer weekend.

It’s commencement weekend here too. I’m just going to stay away from that side of town until Monday.
B has 13 hours left, but will be splitting them over 2 semesters. Two of her classes look to be pretty intensive, so those will be taken in separate semesters. We don’t have a December commencement. Everyone has to wait until May.

I have an hour to kill until lunch. I need to find something to do.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

a quick morning stop in

The sun is finally shinning today. I came out late yesterday evening, and I watched a beautiful sunset last night from my chair.

Not much happening in our part of the world. Not sure what the weekend has in store. Probably not much - a lazy relaxing weekend of doing nothing, maybe go to the theater to watch a movie or two. the weather forecast is for rain again. The rain is good for the farmers...just hard to have it happen on those days off.

.beautiful sunshine all the way Took that picture a few minutes ago.

Enjoy. I am as green as a jellybean right now for anyone enjoying the Florida heat and in holiday mode

I tried on the dress that I am wearing to my friends' WDW wedding next week. It fit even better than when I tried it a couple of weeks ago. It just fit then, but today it fit great! My clothes are definitely feeling a bit looser. I am bringing some not so baggy shorts for the first part of my trip, so that I don't eat too much/bloat up and not fit in the dress. After the wedding, I brought baggy shorts, so that I can eat what I want. I won't be following my keto diet no matter what though while on vacation. I will just eat less cookie, right Plus, alcohol is liquid and doesn't really matter

That is AWESOME!!!! Way to go!!! Love that quote, it's going on a stick it for a motto!!!!! I am starting to notice a difference in the clothes again. Not much swing on the scale...but gotta take those non-scale victories!

We all need to look in the mirror on Sunday and smile, knowing we’ve done our best by our kiddos!

Exactly!!!! I am/wasn't the perfect momma, but we all do our best at the time.

I have an hour to kill until lunch. I need to find something to do.

That was me yesterday. Took my sweet old time with shredding. I will be shredding again later today. I also have a blue box of magazines/ordering catalogues that need to be taken to the recycle depot again.

Well, I should shuffle a few more papers.
Have a great day everyone...especially those who may be reading along, and don't post or someone who hasn't stopped in for awhile.