I finished the piece I'm entering into the Humorous Writing contest at my school. The more I rewrote and rewrote, the less funny it became, I think. I'm still going to enter it. I had a few friends read it. A couple said it was hilarious, a couple said it was funny, one said it was witty, and another said it read like a news item. Oh well. It's my first attempt at writing for a contest. I don't expect to win, but wouldn't it be great if I did?
I've been juicing. I watched a documentary called Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead. It was streaming on Netflix. This guy, Joe Cross, lost a bunch of weight by going on a juice fast of only fresh fruit and vegetable juices. I don't think I can handle JUST juice, but I'm substituting the juice for two meals each day. The juice is really good. I usually make it with a big handful of kale, a cucumber, a stalk of celery, an orange and two apples. It makes about two cups of juice and it tastes really good. I have to admit, I get pretty hungry by lunchtime. I haven't started bringing the juice to work. My boss and co-workers give me an incredibly hard time about the "green stuff." I hate when they do this.
I finally recovered from a very bad bout of bronchitis. Last week was my first full week back to work and my husband's first full week of retirement without having me at home with him while I was sick. He likes retirement much more when I'm at work. I don't know what I think about this. On the other side of this retirement deal. I got rid of all my husband's dress shirts and ties. There will be no more tie wearing in his future. I think he loves this.
I've got a funny work story for you. Last week I was working on a photoshop project for my office. I'm not a graphic designer and I'm self-taught on photoshop, so it isn't the easiest thing in the world for me to do well. I was having a difficult time with the project and I seemed to be making the same mistake over and over again. Added to this frustrating process were the conditions I was having to work in. The temperature outside was in the 70's and the building had the boiler cranking the heat up into the mid-80's inside. I had to open the window to try to catch a bit of a breeze and, unfortunately someone was smoking outside my office window. In fact, they were chain smoking. Then, if this wasn't bad enough, the groundskeepers decided to have a conversation. They were yelling at each other to be heard over the lawn mowers. ARRRRRRGGGGG. I couldn't take it. I couldn't concentrate. I finally said, "This is too much. I'm out of here." I shut down my computer, grabbed my purse and went to lunch. It was great to get away. When I got back to the office I was able to focus and finish the project. My boss returned from lunch and asked me if things were going better. I told him that they were. Then he told me he had heard me say, "I'm outta here." I laughed and continued to work. After a couple minutes I thought to myself, I'll bet he thought I wasn't coming back to work. So I asked him if he thought I wasn't coming back and he said the thought crossed his mind. Hahahaha. Yeah, I've got this job just the way I like it. :)
Lastly, my husband is on vacation in South Lake Tahoe. He's skiing. I'm home, working, and he's in Nevada skiing. I chose not to go on this vacation because it was to be a "guys" trip and I did not want to end up being the maid to three guys. Unfortunately, the two other guys dropped out and my husband went on his own. No worries, though, he's a friendly guy and makes friends wherever he goes. He's having a blast. In fact, just this morning he called to tell me it was a bit windy and overcast today. He thought he would hang out in the hot tub and then get a massage, later. Thanks dear. I really needed to hear this. You have a wonderful vacation. :)
78. My husband is wearing a helmet while skiing
79. People praying for my husband's safety
80. My son is really stepping up and helping out while husband is away
81. Friend offering to take me out to dinner
82. Learning that my son doesn't like the taste of celery (I had always assumed he didn't like my cooking)
83. Crisp spring days
I've been juicing. I watched a documentary called Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead. It was streaming on Netflix. This guy, Joe Cross, lost a bunch of weight by going on a juice fast of only fresh fruit and vegetable juices. I don't think I can handle JUST juice, but I'm substituting the juice for two meals each day. The juice is really good. I usually make it with a big handful of kale, a cucumber, a stalk of celery, an orange and two apples. It makes about two cups of juice and it tastes really good. I have to admit, I get pretty hungry by lunchtime. I haven't started bringing the juice to work. My boss and co-workers give me an incredibly hard time about the "green stuff." I hate when they do this.
I finally recovered from a very bad bout of bronchitis. Last week was my first full week back to work and my husband's first full week of retirement without having me at home with him while I was sick. He likes retirement much more when I'm at work. I don't know what I think about this. On the other side of this retirement deal. I got rid of all my husband's dress shirts and ties. There will be no more tie wearing in his future. I think he loves this.
I've got a funny work story for you. Last week I was working on a photoshop project for my office. I'm not a graphic designer and I'm self-taught on photoshop, so it isn't the easiest thing in the world for me to do well. I was having a difficult time with the project and I seemed to be making the same mistake over and over again. Added to this frustrating process were the conditions I was having to work in. The temperature outside was in the 70's and the building had the boiler cranking the heat up into the mid-80's inside. I had to open the window to try to catch a bit of a breeze and, unfortunately someone was smoking outside my office window. In fact, they were chain smoking. Then, if this wasn't bad enough, the groundskeepers decided to have a conversation. They were yelling at each other to be heard over the lawn mowers. ARRRRRRGGGGG. I couldn't take it. I couldn't concentrate. I finally said, "This is too much. I'm out of here." I shut down my computer, grabbed my purse and went to lunch. It was great to get away. When I got back to the office I was able to focus and finish the project. My boss returned from lunch and asked me if things were going better. I told him that they were. Then he told me he had heard me say, "I'm outta here." I laughed and continued to work. After a couple minutes I thought to myself, I'll bet he thought I wasn't coming back to work. So I asked him if he thought I wasn't coming back and he said the thought crossed his mind. Hahahaha. Yeah, I've got this job just the way I like it. :)
Lastly, my husband is on vacation in South Lake Tahoe. He's skiing. I'm home, working, and he's in Nevada skiing. I chose not to go on this vacation because it was to be a "guys" trip and I did not want to end up being the maid to three guys. Unfortunately, the two other guys dropped out and my husband went on his own. No worries, though, he's a friendly guy and makes friends wherever he goes. He's having a blast. In fact, just this morning he called to tell me it was a bit windy and overcast today. He thought he would hang out in the hot tub and then get a massage, later. Thanks dear. I really needed to hear this. You have a wonderful vacation. :)
78. My husband is wearing a helmet while skiing
79. People praying for my husband's safety
80. My son is really stepping up and helping out while husband is away
81. Friend offering to take me out to dinner
82. Learning that my son doesn't like the taste of celery (I had always assumed he didn't like my cooking)
83. Crisp spring days
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| Husband having fun in Tahoe |
I'm so proud of you for finishing the piece!!!!!
ReplyDeletehaha a massage and hot tub...that just makes work feel all the better...smiles...yeah you got that job in the right position too...smiles.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the hubby is having fun. I like working with Photoshop. I want to work on some more HD photography. It is pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteLOL on the green stuff. Sounds okay though as I like veggies.
This journey to happiness is a good one! You tell a good tale.
ReplyDeleteSounds like taking a wee break was just the ticket.
ReplyDeleteSometimes, a woman just needs a break!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the contest!
I hope you share the piece you entered to the contest! I can't wait to read it! How was your boss twds you for the rest of the day? I hope he was nice since he knows that you can walk anytime if things don't go the way you like them. It's good to remind them every so often. About the chain smoking. I went to use my "stairmaster" again today and at the top of the stairs guess what? yes! a chainsmoker! GREAT!
ReplyDeleteYour husb is lucky. I wanna go to Lake Tahoe!
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