I've been meaning to sit down and post something sooner, but honestly I don't know what happens to my time. I've been busy with work, but on top of that I've been trying to get ready for Bella and Bastian's visit in a week. I don't know about any of you, but I just don't work (as in clean things around this house) at the same pace I use to. I have to do things in shifts now....a little here, a little there. I write out lists for everything and check things off as I go. I have more lists around this place than Santa. It's not like I have SO much to do...it's just that I keep on adding crazy little things to these lists. I find weird little tasks that I think should get taken care of before everyone shows up. Some of them might be legit...some, I'm not so sure are that necessary. I think I just get caught up in my 'list mania.'
Well, I hope I can get everything checked off of these lists before the babes and Julie and Chris show up here next weekend. I'm excited about seeing them; and Aunt Jenna, Uncle Joe and I will be ready and waiting....
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Yesterday we had a pretty brutal rainstorm that started early in the morning. I was working on my computer and talking to my daughter, Julie, when all of a sudden I lost all of my electricity....the whole house. The only thing working was my phone in the kitchen, because it's a land line. Thank God that worked. I called the Electric Company and found out that several towns had sections that were out and they projected that we wouldn't have our electricity back for several hours. I really felt lost without my computer, my stove, refrigerator, tv, etc....let alone lights. I made out bills and kept busy with other things, but started to think what the heck I could do for the next few hours. I lit several candles and talked to family and friends on the one phone that was working.
As it turned out, the electricity came on after about 2 1/2 hours...much sooner than they thought. Before I even set all of my clocks, guess where I went? Yep, I'm typing on it right now.
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On another note....my cousin Donna sent me an e-mail with some of the MOST outrageous footwear I have EVER seen. Even in my younger days there is no way I could ever...or would ever wear the likes of these fashion statements. Some of them are funny. Some of them are silly. Some of them are horrendous.....and some of them look downright PAINFUL. No Thank You. I'd rather go barefoot! Check it out....
Oh yeah, I can see me slipping my feet into these ugly critters, can't you? Geesh!!
Some of those are just torture. I've a friend who'd just love them. Enjoy your grandkids visit - I'm sure you will.
Posted by: jen | June 21, 2009 at 06:37 AM
OMG the rat shoes, just OMG. Must show the youngest child.
Posted by: Denise | June 21, 2009 at 08:39 AM
I got that same email....sheer torture.
I can't work at the same pace either, Joy, and I have a calendar on which I record what room was clean when, so that I don't let any of them go too long....LOL
Posted by: kenju | June 21, 2009 at 08:49 AM
Ewww.... those rats shoes are creepy! I'm hoping these are simply haute couture and not meant for the general public.
I make lists too, but usually end up misplacing them. I still get much more work completed if I have a written agenda.
Posted by: Tara R. | June 21, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Oh my ... that is some outrageous footwear for sure! I'm the original barefoot gal anyway but I thought the giraffe shoes were 'kewl' even though I'd never wear them. Thanks for dropping by now and again. I seem to find myself busy with life these days and don't get around much. I've not even opened Google Reader in MONTHS and may never do so again unless it's to mark everything as read and start over. I appreciate your periodic visits and wanted to drop by today just to let you know all's well ...(though we could sure use some RAIN here in So Cal). I'm enjoying my camera and my Digital Media classes. Hopefully one of these day's I'll start writing again. Stay well ;--)
Hugs and blessings,
Posted by: storyteller | June 21, 2009 at 05:16 PM
I just don't get the appeal of those outrageous shoes. They are worse than the bondage shoes used in the Orient years ago. the ones where the female child's feet are bound to keep them from growing. Deforming them for life. Women who submit to the current fetishes of even stiletto heels will be so sorry years down the road when they pay with serious foot problems.
What ARE they thinking?
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Posted by: chancy | June 21, 2009 at 09:57 PM
I think whoever designed these terrible ugly shoes is sadistic and had way too much time. Imagine how long it would take to pull those panty shoes up. I can't imagine the discomfort these monstrosities would cause. Nails poking your heels with every step? Ouch!
Enjoy your visitors, but don't do so much so that you are tired when they come. They probably won't notice half what you do anyhow.
Posted by: Darlene | June 22, 2009 at 01:40 PM
I think this post could maybe cure a wife's personal problem with shoes - well that is probably wishful thinking.
Thanks for the smile.
Posted by: Grayquill | June 25, 2009 at 10:52 PM
No shoes there for me. They're all pretty wierd.
Cas
I work in shifts too, and without a list, I don't always remember what needs to be done.
Posted by: cassie-b | June 27, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Art pieces, surely! Not wearable by any stretch of the imagination unless they're catering to an S&M dungeon crowd...or worse. Inventive, but disturbing.
Posted by: Claudia | June 30, 2009 at 11:15 PM