Don't worry! I really am this odd...

So how's the packing come along?

Well to be honest...I haven't done that much.

But I did schedule appointments for Gracie to get her International Health Certificate at 7 Am so I can drive 2 1/2 hours to Columbia to get it endorsed by the USDA the same day, so that it can get to the Brazilian Consulate since it has to be there before 10 days from the date of the vet issue. So that they can issue me a permit for Gracie which she has to enter Brazil before 30 days or the permit expires. Talk about deadlines.

Now I just need to call the airline because I am flying on May 26th. If the temperature is above 85 degrees she can not fly with me. She can not be carried on with me because it is an international flight. So she has to be checked. On May 26th I will be flying to the Dallas Fort Worth Airport, then to the Miami Airport, then on to Belo Horizonte. Make sense to you? Me either. But I know that both of those places are relatively warm (note use of sarcasm there)...and I am pretty sure I have a good chance of it being over 85 degrees. So I am worried. Very worried. So I am going to call the airlines to see if they have any suggestions.

This is just ONE of the many complex issues to try and solve. It is SO fun.

The next one of shipping. Ugh. But it's getting there. I may need to drive down to Miami...anyone game?? Pleeeeeaseeeeeeeeeeeeee. *sigh* This is why a girl needs friends.

Anyway I wanted to humor you tonight and thought I could mainly because I know how weird I am.

DVD's.

I love my DVD's. I don't know why. In fact I am protective over them. Again, I don't know why. I don't like people to borrow them. (Like today, opened up an Enchanted DVD case, it has How the Grinch Stole Christmas DVD in it...WTH) I don't like anyone to take the shrink wrap or sticky security tape off except myself. No one knows how.

So here is my plan to ship them. Since I am worried someone is going to open the box and steal them!! (No one has given me the impression that this would happen...this is a product of my overactive imagination!)

1. Put all DVD's into a CD/DVD holder.
2. Make Inventory list and leave in computer. Number DVD pages. (Did I mention there are over 300?)
3. Put all DVD boxes into a box to be shipped.
4. Put DVD's in suitcase to come with me aboard the plane.

That's right. I am shipping empty boxes. Assuming I have the room. Though the DVD cases may even trump the mattress.


Just Kidding! (But I really do have a sinful love of DVD's)

Warning:

I am in a FOUL mood. I don't know why. It may have been that I have just battled six horrendous hours of going home after Christmas traffic on I-95. It may have been that I got home only to find out that my room was used as a guest bedroom while I was gone only NO ONE bothered to call and let me know. And maybe that doesn't seem like such a big deal to some people, but I don't like it when other people sleep in my bed. It smells different. And it REALLY bugs me. Especially since this past week since everyone has been home they have taken it upon themselves to help themselves to wahtever they want in my room--games, dvd's, etc. Does anyone feel the need to call to ask, even text for heaven sakes? NO. I'm funny about my privacy. This is widely known to all my family. Just not respected. Ugh.

But I am blogging in the hopes that it will make me feel better, lighter. Let's hope so. For your sake...and mine. And the rest of humanity as well.

Christmas went well. I spent Christmas morning at my Dad's!



Then I left and drove the 5 hours to Virginia to go to my Mom's!

Christmas was wonderful! I got spoiled rotten as always! And I really enjoyed being with my family! Here are some pictures from this weekend!

Lil Sis, the boy toy, and the Aftermath

Mom and Gary

Me and Lil Sis

Gracie had a good Christmas too!!



Debbie this is for you!! My gorgeous jewelery!!


I got a new hair straightner for Christmas! Works wonders don't ya think?


Reppin' my sister's school!


Starbucks Run!!!




Ashley this is for you! I fit twice as much as normal and I was SO excited!!


This morning after walking the dogs with Mom!


I hated to leave Virginia!! Back to work tomorrow.

PS- I'm feeling a little better. But I think I'd better just get in the shower and try again tomorrow!!

I've been reading everyone's blogs! Glad everyone had a good Christmas! Time to gear up for New Years! Anyone got any good plans??

Procrastination

Seriously, I am being the biggest procrastinator. I don't know why. I'm being ridiculous right now. I am supposed to be finishing and printing the Relief Society newsletter for church tomorrow and I can NOT seem to make myself do it. It is not going to take that long. And I am sure I will feel better once it is done. But I don't wanna. How 'bout them apples?? (that's right, I said it!) *sigh*

So while you all are parading around the cutest kids in the history of Halloween....Let me instead show you a picture of my super cute puppy from last night! She stole the show. I wasn't going to dress her up this year, but at the last minute, I found a costume at walmart. It was cheap and cute. And it really turned out super cute! Even my Dad liked it. I almost fell over! Seriously--the man needs some grandkids. You should hear the way he acts with Gracie. Gracie will have to do for now however, with the husband on a "temporary leave of absence" someone might find it odd if grandkids start popping up.

Anyway onto the show!

First of all look at that cute face!


Just try and ignore the crazy eye (I need photoshop) and look how cute the costume is!


I love this face!!


Dont worry about the fact that I haven't made my bed today! The dog is too darn cute too worry about such things!!


I dressed up as Cleopatra...no pictures of myself. Bonus Mom took some, so maybe one day I will post one!

On a little bit of a more serious note...if you could all keep Mr. S in your prayers, I would really appreciate it. He is going a little stir crazy and he has been having a difficult time this past week. It's hard to hear him suffer so much, I just pray this all gets resolved soon and we will be able to move on. Thank you so much for all the prayers you have said for us already and the support you continue to show us! I do tell Mr. S about you and although he thinks it's funny for me to write about my life on here, he is glad that I have an outlet!

We had our big remnant sale at work today! It was a total bust!! Okay, so not a total bust, we made a little over $200.00 (so at least we didn't lose), but that is nothing for a Saturday. I was hoping we would get a lot of traffic. I guess we will just wait until spring. The first one we had went GREAT. The second one got rained out and I just knew that the third one was going to be a hit! Ah, well. What are you going to do??

Can I just say Thank GOODNESS! for fall back tonight! Whoo! Especially since it's heading onto midnight and I have yet to finish my newsletter. I suppose it's about time to get on with it! Hope you all have had a good weekend!!