Today

I saw this on a couple of other blogs and I thought it would help me sort out some of my own thoughts.

Outside my window... It's overcast and cloudy but NOT raining.

I am thinking... do I go to the hospital to visit a friend in the morning or afternoon?

I am thankful for... free time during the week to do so many of the things I want. Retirement is great.

From the kitchen...not a lot. I did manage to prep dh's dinner before I went out last night but only got High's hot dogs for myself.

I am wearing... turquoise and brown pjs

I am creating... a birthday gift card holder for my dear granddaughter

I am going... do some decluttering and offer some of my surplus on Freecycle

I am reading... The Saffron Kitchen

I am hoping... that I can get someone to come take the chair and coffee table from the living room. I want them gone before I reconsider.

I am hearing... birds and background road traffic which always sound like ocean waves to me

Around the house... is less cat hair and fewer slivery bamboo leaves about since I swiffered yesterday

One of my favorite things... tea, made for me each morning by my dh. I'd hate to say to him I'm almost happier with iced tea this time of year

A few plans for the rest of the week... dinner with a friend, more weeding, uploading of photos to Flickr, and sitting down for half a day to explore Picasa now that there's a MAC version

Makin' A List, Checkin' It Twice

Naughty, nice, doesn't matter because this list is a list of things the writer of this blog needs (wants?) to do in short order.

• Request referral for cataract appointment in January
• Finish the tree (yes still doing the 15 minute segments) Just the angel left for dh to add.
• Call backup cat sitter for mutual interview
• Think WEIGHT when visions of sugarplums and cheesecake dance in my head
• Check BestBuy for 1 special gift
• Consider how to organize digital elements (Help!)*
• Discuss external drive with dh
  
• Buy external drive (still undecided)
• Finish writing Vein of Gold timelines
  
• Get car washed and waxed
• Be grateful list does not include legal, medical or housing issue
• Cook more, eat ... only enough
• Finalize trip to Maine - yes or no word from Maine so it's a NO
  

* Managing Digital Supplies

Yeah! this list is moving right along!

On my desk...March 19

Not much.

My goal this week was to clean up, clean out, and pack the suitcases. Again. Now I have something to report for the On My Desk meme from Kirsty @ Kootoyoo. This box is the way I'm starting to feel - tidy.



What got done was -

1. A session with a monk gave me a spiritual boost
   
2. The small brunch happened, people were fed, and the cook let out a deep sigh
3. A movie was watched - Donnie Darko- with popcorn AND ice cream. (So decadent...)
   
4. The final season of The Wire was recorded - phew!
5. The CanonPixma 160 software was reloaded, reloaded, and once more reloaded and I can now scan.
6. Transition of winter bedding and clothes began
7. Clothes were hung on the line for a whole day!(Spring!?!?)
   
8. Loads of magazines were read and either flagged for recycling or went back to the library
9. Information on Chicago food/restaurants was gleaned
10. And that is why most of my desk is empty. "That's A GOOD Thing!"
    
    Wireless issues here at home, so maybe it's just as well Cooking My Life is taking a break and sister blog, Get in The Car will be speaking. I hope to look at all your desks along the way. Ciao!