spicing things up a bit!

I was told today that I need to spice up my blog.... so you'll have to tune in Monday for all the exciting happenings of the weekend!

As for today, I had a meeting this morning, and one this evening. In between was a really nice retirement party for a dear friend of 20 years! Wish we could take another trip to Europe together soon! Guess I'd better get busier making more money! :)

For now, a couple more projects before I hit the pillow!

Blessings,
Lori

more to do, but too sleepy....

It's been a busy day. I have lots more to do, but it will have to wait until tomorrow afternoon.
We have an appt/class in the morning and a retirement party in the early afternoon.

Then two more meetings in the late afternoon and evening.

Now, off to bed.

Blessings,
Lori

computer locked up...

Didn't blog on Monday because about the time I was going to, which was really very early Tuesday morning, my computer decided it was tired and locked up.
I was too tired to wait for it to restart..... so I went to bed.

Here it is very early Wednesday morning.... Where did Tuesday go? We had a meeting at 8:30 where we presented our Sensible Parenting business. The presentation went very well. Several people came up to me afterward to comment that they had learned something. Hopefully they will refer students to us, or possibly decide to be students themselves!

Saw a friend I hadn't seen in a long time... about 6 years. We have decided to get together more often! Said goodbye to another friend who is moving away on Sunday. :(

Had a good parenting class and now am ready to go to bed.

Another long day Wednesday. Meeting at 8:30, lunch class at 11:30, Mom-sitting in the evening. Time to do her nails again while Sis goes to teach a class.

May not get around to posting on Wednesday evening, since I'll get home pretty late.

Blessings,
Lori

too tired

I was too tired to blog on Saturday, and I've actually missed Sunday, since it's Monday morning now.

Sunday was a good day for us, but very strange for some others. Gave blood before church, then one of my friends who gave blood passed out during the last hymn. They took her to the hospital. She was there for several hours but is ok and went home. Got dehydrated. So, if you are going to give blood, please remember to eat a good meal and drink LOTS of water the day before and the day of.

After church we headed out on a photo expedition. Found a few interesting things to photograph, but not what I was looking for. Some days are like that. There was a terrible accident in Circleville. We said a prayer as the ambulance and fire truck went by. We went back by about a half hour later and it was all gone. Two police cars were just leaving, and the really bad smashed car was gone. You couldn't even tell there had been an accident. From the looks of the car as we went by the first time, if there was anyone in it, they must have been killed or very badly injured.

We ate in Taylor and headed home at sunset.

I've been on the computer catching up since we got home. Oh, and I have to go put clothes in the dryer before I go to bed.
Guess I'd better do that now.

I think I'll stay home tomorrow and get some things done since I still have 5 meetings and classes this week, and I still don't know how retirement is going to affect unemployment. I'm waiting for a call back from UI about that. Since I only need 5, I'm going to skip the two extra ones on Monday this week.

Off to the dryer and then bed.

Blessings,
Lori

the only explanation....

The only explanation I have for not posting last night is that I was really tired and completely forgot by the time I was finally ready to go to bed.
I can't even remember what I did yesterday, which actually now is the day before....

OH, I checked my calendar. Now I remember. I was in a record keeping class all day yesterday. I don't EVER want to have to do payroll. If we have to hire people, they will either be contract, or one of them will be someone to do payroll!

So, when I got home, I had work to do. I think I went to bed at around 1:00. Had a meeting early on Friday, but then home to prep for a meeting Saturday (today now) with a bride and her mom, to discuss the wedding in July.

I'm sleeping in in the morning, then eating my breakfast on the patio instead of gulping it down just before running out the door for a meeting, like most days.

It was going to be my only day off this month, but had to schedule the meeting. Then we are going to go out taking photos to use for backgrounds. That will be fun!

Off to bed now.
Blessings,
Lori

another day of fun stuff!

I had a meeting at 8:30, then lunch with some friends, then took my camera to the shop. It turned out to be the lens that needs repair, so they sent it off. Luckily, we have other cameras and lenses to shoot the wedding in July. That one may not be back in time.

I have a class all day tomorrow, so I'm off to Nappy's house soon.

Blessings,
Lori

had a great day!

Meeting at 8:30, then a lunch class/meeting at 11:00, then dinner group at 6:30.
Good things happened at all. Made some contacts, learned some things, was offered help promoting businesses.

Must hit the pillow soon. Another meeting at 8:30. Not such a busy day out tomorrow tho. I get to come home and do some catching up on things I haven't made time to get to this week yet.

Blessings,
Lori

up too late again....

What a day! Started with my first meeting at 9:00 am (got up at 7:30), got home from my last meeting at about 10:30 pm.

It was a good day, but very long.

A meeting at 8:30 in the morning, and a class from 11:00-1:00. Then I'm coming home to do a bunch of stuff here that I haven't seemed to have time to get to.
Yes, it's another busy week!

Off to bed.

Blessings,
Lori

amazing day!

We had an amazing, inspiring day!

Church this morning, great discussion on the way there and after.
Then went to the Photo Expo at Norris Conf Center.
Only had time for two of the seminars, but they were both great! Lots of info/notes.

Then on to Walburg for the 50+ Club dinner.

Found a great place for photos on the way home. May go back there on Sunday to shoot backgrounds.

Must get to bed now. Busy day coming up. First meeting at 8:30 a.m.
Last meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Blessings,
Lori

Ready for the workshop!

Had a nice meeting in Round Rock, then came home and stayed since the weather was yucky.
We were planning to go to San Marcos for the graduation of two of my nieces, but didn't want to drive in the storm. Didn't make sense to chance an accident for the 20 seconds each of them would be walking across the stage.

I just finished putting together all the packets for the single mom's workshop in Taylor at 10 a.m.

After the workshop, we're headed for a wedding in Round Rock.

I'll be working on the 50+ scrapbook when I get home, so I can take it to the dinner on Sunday evening.

Yes, another busy day!
Time to hit the pillow!

Blessings,
Lori

more meetings

I went to the Christian Business Network meeting at lunchtime today. Met some new people.
I like that group.

Then in the evening, I went to Round Rock to meet up with some female photographer friends for a neat tour. Afterward we chatted in the parking lot for a while. Planning a "studio tour" so we can see how each other work. Don't know when it will happen. Just an idea we came up with so far.

I should go to bed since I have an 8:30 meeting and then off to San Marcos for two of my nieces' graduations.

Blessings,
Lori

4 meetings

All four of my meetings were great!

I'm caught up on some things.

Good thing I took a nap for an hour and a half.

Now time to hit the pillow before two meetings today, one lunch, one dinner.

Blessings,
Lori

Why am I still up?

The class went well. I think I have everything ready for a day of 5 meetings. 9:00, 10:15, 11:30, 1:00 and 3:00.
I'm taking the evening off.... yeh, right. I'll be here at my computer I'm sure.

Off to bed for a few short hours.

Blessings,
Lori

Two good meetings today

Went to two good meetings today, then did a LOT of work when I got home this afternoon.
I did watch Dancing while I was working. I keep it in the corner of my computer screen, so I can still work. Multi-tasking.... have to these days. So much to do!
Meeting in the morning, then home to prep for parenting class in the evening.
Still room for more students if you know of someone who is interested.

I'm getting cross-eyed, so guess I'll go to bed.

Blessings,
Lori

Mom's 93rd Birthday party!

Took most of the day off.
Mom turned 93 on the 7th. We had a big family party for her today at the neighborhood clubhouse close to their home. She danced three whole songs before she got tired and sat down to open her gifts. I think her favorite was a sparkly gold scarf, or was it the giant coffee mug full of special coffees and chocolates, or was it all the pretty flowers and plants..... she loved them all, as well as having family around her. She actually had 93 candles on her white and chocolate cake (her request) and vanilla and chocolate ice cream (also her request). Hey, when you're 93 you pretty much get what you ask for, except the million dollars. None of us could fill that request... not even all of us together! Even so, she seemed to really enjoy her special day.

Now, I have more work to do before I sleep!

Blessings,
Lori

workshop went well

The anger workshop today at Mesa Ranch went well. We may have a student or two in the class starting Tuesday from it. There is still space for a couple more tho, in case you have been procrastinating!

After I did Mom's nails, we went back there for dinner. It was good.

I can't focus any more tonight and tomorrow is a big day with church and then Mom's 93rd b-day party. Her birthday was the 7th.

So.... I'm going to give it up and go to bed now.

Blessings,
Lori

the weekend?

Gonna be a busy one. Had a busy Friday that started with a meeting at 8:30, then some errands, then home to work for a few hours, then off to a stamp group luau for a little fun.

Saturday is the Anger workshop at Mesa Ranch from 1:00-3:00, then off to do Mom's nails for her big party Sunday (93rd b-day was the 7th).

Time to hit the pillow so I can get rolling early!

Blessings,
Lori

it would wear you out....

I've been so busy today that I won't even list all that I did. It would wear you out!
I've got most everything ready for the anger workshop on Saturday at 1:00 at Mesa Ranch.
If you want to go, you can register online at www.sensibleparenting.com
Click on Schedule on the left side of the page.

I have to get up at 7:00, so guess I'd better hit the pillow.

Blessings,
Lori

yet another busy day!

This morning was rather strange. I had set the alarm for 7:00, but didn't actually turn it on!
So, I woke up at 7:59. I was supposed to leave the house by 8:10. I did! Traffic was bad on Mopac, so I was 6 minutes late, but other people got there after me, so it wasn't a big deal. The meeting didn't really start right away.

I only had the one meeting today, but did have to run some errands after that. I was on a quest for a monthy/weekly planner with whole columns for each day of the week, divided by half hours. It's been too crazy to fit everything each day in the little squares in my monthly pages calendar. I went to 3 office supply stores and 3 Walmart's before I found one like I wanted. Good thing is it is for all of 2011 too, but it doesn't start until July, so I had to scan some weekly pages for the rest of May and all of July. I got it all put together and actually have all of my meetings and appointments in there. I feel so much more organized now!
If I could just get the rest of my life organized.....

For now, I'm going to bed tho, since it's 2:30 am. Good thing I don't have any meetings Thursday morning!
Our YourLocalCity group is going to the RR Express game in the evening, so except for some work at home on the computer, I'm sleeping in and taking the day off.... doing my nails even!

OK, off to bed.

Blessings,
Lori

productive day

But not as much as I wanted it to be.

Went to two meetings this morning. Met some interesting people.
Got a copy of my dba at the tax office, went to the bank, then HEB.
Worked on the newsletter. Ready to send out when I wake up, before I head out to my morning meeting.
Got some things ready for the anger workshop on Saturday. Several more people have signed up. Maybe some more when the newsletter goes out. :)

Things are starting to roll! Now, to get a few more students in the May 11th class....
say a prayer!

Time to hit the pillow.... well, way past time, but I'm going now.

Blessings,
Lori

had enough

fun for one day....

I didn't get everything on my "to do" list for today done, but I can't stay awake, so guess I'll get to it later.

Have to get up early for two meetings and then run three errands. Hope to be home by about 3:00 to get back to my "to do" list.

Maybe something interesting will happen to post! :)

Blessings,
Lori

didn't seem to be very productive today....

Went to church, then Lowe's where I promptly closed the back of the SUV on the edge of the canvas we keep in there for hauling gardening stuff, so now the latch won't open. Hope it's not too much fuss and expense to get it fixed. E's taking it to the dealer tomorrow.
So, I'll be driving Petey.

I did manage to finish my very first Constant Contact newsletter and send a test to a couple people, so I can get it sent out tomorrow. Hopefully it will generate some interest in the workshop scheduled for the 8th, and the class we have starting on the 11th. I've been posting on Facebook and Craigslist too. Say a prayer!

At least I didn't set anything on fire today.

I guess I'll go to bed now since I can't focus very well anymore.

Blessings,
Lori

planning a wedding

Well, we aren't, but we are going to photograph one in July, so today when we took a wrong turn on the way to the car show in Georgetown, we went by the wedding venue and checked it out. Took some photos to test angles and lighting.

I've been so busy all evening working on the new newsletter format that I lost track of time.... again.

I'm not finished with the newsletter, but I'm going to bed now. Don't want to be falling asleep in church!

Blessings,
Lori