Monthly Archives: October 2010

The Simple Woman’s Daybook: October 25, 2010

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FOR TODAY October 25, 2010

Outside my window… it’s starting to clear after being wet this morning.

I am thinking… of all the stuff that has to be done this next month.

I am thankful for… Victoria taking care of Daniel this morning so I can get things done.

From the kitchen… whatever I got from TJ’s this week.

I am wearing… black sweatshirt and black soccer sweats.

I am creating… characters for my NaNoWriMo piece.

I am going… to puke from all the stress of this week.

I am reading… Margaret Maron novels.

I am hoping… Daniel gets approved for therapy through the Regional Center and that we can get him back on SSI for the developmental delays.

I am hearing… Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me through my earbuds.

Around the house… I’ve got to clean up messes from the cats.

One of my favorite things… is cuddles with Daniel.

A few plans for the rest of the week: evals for the Regional Center this afternoon, therapy on Wednesday and Friday, and Jon coming home on Friday.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing… no picture this week due to lack of time.

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The Simple Woman’s Daybook: October 18, 2010

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FOR TODAY… October 18,2010

Outside my window… planes are taking off and landing.

I am thinking… that I hope Daniel sleeps A LOT on the plane.

I am thankful for… getting to head to Washington for the weekend.

From the kitchen… there will probably be some stroganoff from Trader Joe’s.

I am wearing… jeans and a sweatshirt.

I am creating… a blog entry.

I am going… home.

I am reading… Bootlegger’s Daughter by Margaret Maron.

I am hoping… I make it through this week.

I am hearing… people talking and planes taking off.

Around the house… there will be much to do when I get home.

One of my favorite things… family gatherings.

A few plans for the rest of the week: PT/OT appointments and Daniel’s speech therapy eval.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing… Edda and I for Halloween 2008

Edda and I for Halloween

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NaNoWriMo 2010

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NaNoWriMo has come around again and in an effort to make my 30 days of writing mean something, I’ve decided to kill people off (or just write a character with your name into the story) for a donation. Here’s how it works:

Date: October 15th to November 30th (NaNoWriMo runs from November 1-30.)

Charity: March of Dimes

How This Works: Here is the link to Daniel’s band on the March of Dimes site. Click on that link to donate. I’ll check the band daily for who has donated. I don’t care if it’s a large or small amount. If you donate, I’ll write you into the story by either killing you off in the manner in which you choose (with some restrictions) or by naming a character after you. Once you donate, leave me a comment and let me know how you want to die/if you want a character named after you.

Restrictions: No ritual cannibalism. I reserve the right to veto the method of death if I find it too gruesome. (Ahem… Pisco.)

Update: I have a widget where you can see my progress.

Why Am I Not Surprised?

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It’s come out that Karl Rove and his minions have been behind a bunch of attack ads put on by shell organizations like “The US Chamber of Commerce” that is attacking Barbara Boxer here in California. Oh… and apparently Obama is singling them out for outrage.

Let’s see… funneling MASSIVE amounts of cash into tax-deductible organizations to do your dirty work. How is this not morally wrong?

I should have known that the Prince of Darkness (not Dick Cheney) would be behind this!

Oh yeah… I’ve already voted so could we please get the freaking attack ads off the TV here in California? NOW!!!! Please?

The Simple Woman’s Daybook: October 11, 2010

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FOR TODAY October 11th

Outside my window… is the pool area at the motel. It’s sunny and warm and I’m wishing I could go swim.

I am thinking… Daniel *really* needs a nap.

I am thankful for… getting to see my parents this weekend.

From the kitchen… probably the leftover lasagna from youth group last night.

I am wearing… cammo green shirt and jeans capris.

I am creating… some new blog postings today. (Hopefully.)

I am going… back to southern California tomorrow.

I am reading… some of the Alexander McCall “44 Scotland Street” books.

I am hoping… Daniel makes progress in PT this week.

I am hearing… Daniel grumping as he tries to settle for his nap. Also hearing “World’s Wildest Police Chases” on TV.

Around the house… has probably been trashed by the cats in our absence.

One of my favorite things… House is on tonight.

A few plans for the rest of the week: two PT sessions and flying to Seattle on Saturday.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing… Daniel practicing sitting

Daniel practicing sitting

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The Simple Woman’s Daybook: October 5, 2010

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FOR TODAY October 5, 2010

Outside my window… clouds and drizzle — I love it.

I am thinking… about all the stuff that I have to do for Daniel in terms of getting PT scheduled and getting evals done.

I am thankful for… my mother-in-law baby-sitting Daniel right now.

From the kitchen… probably ramen and chicken tonight.

I am wearing… brown polo shirt and jeans capris

I am creating… a new post here. :p

I am going... to try and enjoy my “Jen time”.

I am reading… the new Joanne Fluke/Leslie Meier collaboration.

I am hoping… the nurse at my doctor’s office calls me back soon.

I am hearing… music at $tarbucks as well as Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me through my earbuds.

Around the house… I need to sweep the kitchen and clean the bedroom.

One of my favorite things… Daniel’s laugh

A few plans for the rest of the week… two PT appointments and possibly going to the LA Zoo on Thursday

Here is picture for thought I am sharing… Meerkats at the LA Zoo

Meerkats at the LA Zoo

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