What's shakin'

[sandmansister]

They're moving my cubie. Boo. For the most part, I like my neighbors. Especially our reporting/analyst guy and our communications person. They get my stupid movie quotes. She was playing *.wav files from "The Incredibles" earlier, so I did my Edna impression. They lamented losing me. I'll only be 5-6 aisles down, but still... boo.

I thought I was getting out early today thanks to the move. The email said, "You will need to leave at 2pm." I was all ready to go... and realized it's not until Monday. So boo for not leaving early today. But a short Monday? I'm down with that.

Got a couple new projects since one of our contractors is leaving. Yeesh. They know I am maxed on my workload, though, and are at least striving to sound reasonable about deadlines. We shall see.

It felt weird not to skate at the Oct. 30th roller derby bout, but my leave of absence was *so* the right decision. The instant relief I felt upon temporarily bowing out told me everything I needed to know. QAL did the National Anthem as per ususal, so I got to watch my High Seas Hotties in the first half. We had two new skaters lose their derby cherries and they did a great job. I also got to remember what I love about derby. It had started to feel like such a beatdown that I wasn't sure I'd ever want to go back. Now I know that I do... just not quite yet. ;-)

I'm feeling very much the homebody these days, enjoying a few moments of Domestic Goddessness. Made beef stew on Hallowe'en... with the cold and rainy weather, it really hit the spot. Made pumpkin raisin muffins of much yummy too. Of course I enjoyed the cooking as much as the eating. (Clean up, however, will always suck.)

Have a few last-minute sewing tasks to get the new looks ready for QAL's TRF appearance next weekend. We're leaving the crayon box look at home, going for Ocean one day and Flame the next. Apparently we'll be QALemental. D'Oh!

Hope to get my photographs hung this weekend, and perhaps begin organizing my bedroom. My closet space is minimal, as is my chest of drawers. And I have a metric ass-ton of clothes. What a mess. I need a solution that will serve until I can buy a new bedroom set (until I can sift through and decide what is garage sale fodder).

For all the work, I am enjoying getting settled. Everything will need curtains or shades of some sort too (yikes for time and $$$ but yay for pretty factor), and all in all it's looking more and more like a home. I am digging spending quiet time there. I'm not necessarily antisocial, but the pull of home and hearth is strong these days.

Having a sudden craving for a chocolate milkshake. Leftover Halloween candy just won't cut it. Bah.

Comments

[stormknight.livejournal.com]

"Metric Ass-Ton?"

Is that a technical term? ;o) *Ducks*

[sandmansister.livejournal.com]

It's as technical as a luddite like myself gets. Must confess I'm a bit disheartened that the term was not included in wikipedia... *le sigh*

[sweetterrig.livejournal.com]

Moving can be good. But, it sounds like you have done a lot of it lately. I hope you are enjoying it. I hope it is fun to have a fresh start.

[sandmansister.livejournal.com]

I am growing a bit weary of cardboard boxes... but at least I'm getting a jump on spring cleaning! :D

[sbbish.livejournal.com]

You may be 5-6 asiles down from your current neighbors, but you'll only be 1 asile (or 1/2 asile, depending on how you look at it) from gelfling and me.

I'll leave it to you to decide if that's a blessing or a curse.

*grin*

[sandmansister.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking it's probably both, depending on the day. :P

Methinks I already know how our neighbors will be voting on the issue, though. Heh.

btw...

[themadblonde]

I checked & the Mag that was running the Roller Derby article is called "Bust." Have you heard of it?

Re: btw...

[stormknight.livejournal.com]

It's an N.O.W. publication, if I recall correctly.

My Ex-girlfriend had a short subscription of it, funded by her ultra-feminist mother.

Re: btw...

[sandmansister.livejournal.com]

Nope, I have not. Thanks for the tip, will have to see if I can snag a copy!

HEY!!!

[budrospadre.livejournal.com]

I love you!

Re: HEY!!!

[sandmansister.livejournal.com]

Right back atcha with interest. *schmoobles*

[nyxia.livejournal.com]

Hooray for nesting in new places! What colors are you using (besides garnet :-)? Many, many happy new home hugs to you!

[sandmansister.livejournal.com]

Sticking mostly with jewel tones, of course. Office will be royal and navy, bedroom is moving towards a Moroccan/Egyptian feel in shades of red and purple. Living room is dark wood with blues as well, though garnet is an accent.

Mom has pics of the space, but hasn't figured out how to download or email yet. By then I will probably have had the housewarming bash!