Out Looking for Spiders in All the Right Places

uploaded by ASUJoan.

I like to take pictures of spiders. This one is not as clear as I like. I had to hold the camera at a weird angle to capture the spider under the leaf.

My Look Captured

Originally uploaded by ASUJoan
except my waist isn't that small nor my boobs that big. These toy pieces are called Ello - girl's form of Lego's - I think.

On My Daughter's "To-Do" List.

Originally uploaded by ASUJoan

Corona Man needs a haircut.

I have blog blankness again as well as realizing I haven't posted pictures recently.

UPDATED PICTURE:

Example 2 - I Know the Reason

I guess this is a continuation of my last post. I took today off from work to get some things done around the house. We're having a cookout tomorrow. I thought I might even squeeze in a walk/run. As I was getting ready to leave, the school called. My son punctured his foot on a spike - part of a fence. (there's a lot of new construction going on). I went and got him. He's okay. We're waiting to hear from his doctor about how current his tetanus shot is. I'm glad I was available to get him and again I'm taking blame. When will I learn? Plan nothing. Do nothing for myself.

You know what's ironic? He wanted to miss school today and go fishing with my dad. Being a mean mom, I said no. Turns out he still missed school.

I Know the Reason

My daughter is home sick today and I know the reason. It's not a virus, strep throat, ear infection or whatever her doctor may find when I take her in later. It's a backlash at my attempt to get organized. It has happened ever since my children were born. I spent a good amount of time and effort Sunday on my Yahoo! calendar planning out this week. I found slots for projects, errands, and yes - EXERCISE! Now I'm home today and everything is out of whack for the rest of the week. I'm glad I can be here for my daughter. I feel guilty that I caused her illness due to my selfish goal of trying to get something done at work, home, and for myself. What in the world was I thinking? From now on, I will attempt nothing for the sake of my family's health.

UPDATE: She tested negative for strep. Ears were clear. She went back to school the next day to tackle EOG's.

Whatcha Thinking About?

Given I have blog blankness yet once again, I'm going with random facts.

• About 5 years ago I started not liking yellow gold. I went and had my wedding and engagement rings reset then told my husband afterwards. He was okay with it.
  

• We've lived in our house almost 11 years and never have spoken to one of our next door neighbors.
  

• I love cheese except the real smelly kind. I could do cheese tastings like others do wine tastings.

• I have a cat (and we do love her) who socializes in the morning then sits under my bed from late morning until about 8pm. If we are lucky, she will grace us with her presence in the afternoon for a short time. I think she needs anti-depression meds.
  

Feel free to add random comments. They don't have to be about this post. What's on your mind?

Thanks but No Thanks

A local triad newspaper does an online column featuring area bloggers. I guess their selection has really dried up. The reporter contacted me to see if I was interested in participating.

I thought about it for some time. I went online and read a few of the previous columns. I concluded my answer was "no". First of all, it would require of a big picture of me. Yikes. I've never been photogenic. I love taking pictures not being in pictures. Second, I would have to give my full name. It probably isn't too difficult to figure out my last name however I prefer it not be published. I think I've touched on the fact before that I'm a semi-secret blogger. My immediate family knows I blog. I see a good number of you face to face however other family, coworkers, and close friends have no clue of my blogging life. I like it that way. To be honest, my age falls onto the edge of this whole blogging thing anyway. I would say my friends do not blog, listen to podcasts, use flickr, tweeter, or facebook. I told my husband that must make me the suburban freak. Anyway, part of me likes keeping the secret. So if you see me and others are around beside my husband and kids - don't tell!

Now That's a Tooth

Originally uploaded by ASUJoan

My daughter found this a few summers ago. She had it out recently.

Need to Stock Up?

Do you have this in your medicine cabinet? Now available at drugstores everywhere.

My Saturday

FUTAB Friday

Feet Up Taking A Break. Have a good weekend.

Truth Be Told ...

I have a mother and a grandmother (she's 99). I'm so low down on the the Mother's Day totem pole that I don't feel it's my holiday. A great Mother's Day gift for me would be for my kids and husband to take care of getting gifts and cards for the grandmother and great grandmother. Hmm, that's an idea I might just have to pass on to them!

Keep Me Updated

I haven't been much into blogging lately. I've been bad about not posting on my blog and not commenting on others. I seem to prefer doing the shorter, more frequent Twitter updates.
What's going on in your life blogger friends? Tell me - please!

Happy Cinco de Mayo

Some of my memories of Mexico:

I Hate Clutter

originally uploaded by ASUJoan.

Considering I live with 1 packrat, 1 slob, and 1 packrat/slob, these bags of trash are a welcomed sight. A very productive day.

Calendar Chaos

I feel my calendar is a jigsaw puzzle and the pieces are not going into place. I wouldn't say my kids are over scheduled. My daughter takes art class and a tennis clinic. Both are once a week. My son's focus is football which is after school. Thank goodness all activities are close by. I seem to have an unusual number of meetings and classes this month. I'm required to have 40 hours/year of continuing education and I'm currently knocking some of it out. With all this and the fact my daughter is not old enough to stay by herself, I just can't seem to coordinate it all. My husband does as much as he can. His work schedule is erratic. Not trying to sound all Dr. Laura but he's the primary breadwinner and probably works 3x more than I do. Last night, I happened to be feeling overwhelmed by all this when a good meaning person called asking me to volunteer for something. I almost screamed but held it in. While I didn't come out and say "no", I did have my head together enough to say I'd get back with her.