For Today June 9, 2009

Outside my window... it is raining.

I am thinking...that I need to go take Jack for a walk and then get ready for work.


From the learning rooms....how to make Duct Tape Tear-Away Scratch Pad if you want to learn to go here



I am thankful for...everything.

From the kitchen...nothing, Tony is talking to Jack and Felix.

I am wearing...pajama bottoms t-shirt, flip flops.

I am reading... French Women Don't Get Fat: The Secret of Eating for Pleasure by Mireille Guiliano.

I am hoping...that today will be quiet at work.

I am creating... nothing.

I am hearing... Tony talking to Jack and Felix, and the TV.

Around the house.....nothing at the moment.

One of my favorite things...watching movies.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Aerobic class, work.

Here is the picture I am sharing...French bread I made on Sunday.

For Today June 2, 2009

Outside my window... it is bright and sunny. I just saw the first bus going downtown go by, it is 6:00AM

I am thinking...that I need to go take Jack for a walk and then get ready for work.


From the learning rooms....I learned these new text shortcuts:
<3 love
bi5 back in five
nmu not much you?
jk just kidding
ss so sorry
vbs very big smile
^5 high five
zzzz bored
Maybe u have already been using these, but they are new 2 me.. VBS


I am thankful for...music, happy children, dark chocolate, sunny days, having enough, a loving hubby.

From the kitchen...nothing, coffee machine is beeping.

I am wearing...dance leotard, yoga pants, flip flops.

I am reading... French Women Don't Get Fat: The Secret of Eating for Pleasure by Mireille Guiliano.

I am hoping...that the weather remains nice for the rest of the week.

I am creating... nothing.

I am hearing... the birds singing.

Around the house.....very quiet.

One of my favorite things...dancing, watching So you think you can Dance.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Aerobic class, work.

Here is the picture I am sharing...One of the Hostas in my garden. It is very pretty at the moment, by mid summer it will be bug eaten.

For Today May 25, 2009

Outside my window... it is bright and sunny. I had to close the verticle blinds because the sun is too bright!

I am thinking...that it would be nice to have Monday's off.


From the learning rooms....IGA(grocery store) is moving to a new location. Starting June 1st Metro will be charging 5 cents for each plastic grocery bag. They only cost 2-1/2 cents.

I am thankful for...a great weekend we had for gardening, Tony helped me move some perennials and I finished planting the annuals, all that is left is to buy and spread some mulch for the beds in the backyard.

From the kitchen...nothing, I just finished supper, I had lefter over whole wheat pasta and chicken with a glass of white wine.

I am wearing...pajama bottoms, sleeveless t-shirt and sandals.

I am reading... French Women Don't Get Fat: The Secret of Eating for Pleasure by Mireille Guiliano.

I am hoping...that the weather remains nice for the rest of the week.

I am creating... nothing.

I am hearing... the TV, Murder She Wrote is on.

Around the house.....just did a load of laundry.

One of my favorite things...sitting on the backyard deck drinking coffee and watching the flowers grow.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Aerobic class at lunchtime, work, aerobic class, work...a little more planting.

Here is the picture I'm sharing....

For Today May 18, 2009

Outside my window... it is bright and sunny sunny the sun, the sun is setting later.

I am thinking...that it would be nice to have more Monday's off.

From the learning rooms....the best perennials to plant.

I am thankful for...a great day we had for gardening.

From the kitchen...all is quiet.

I am wearing...pajamas bottoms, short sleeve pink t-shirt, and flip flops

I am reading... The Eight by Catherine Neville still.

I am hoping...that the temperature will not go down as low as predicted so the annuals I planted won't freeze.

I am creating... the garden.

I am hearing... TV playing in the livingroom, Chris Mathews is on.

Around the house....doing a load of washing, gardening.

One of my favorite things...flowers and more flowers.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Aerobic class at lunchtime, work aerobic class, work...a little more planting.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...it's a picture of the front taken today with the border replaced and the cacao mulch Tony put down today. The light is not good to take pictures right now so we'll take some later this week.

For Today May 11, 2009

Outside my window... its sunny the sun is beginning to set, I see my neighbor taking weeds out of her lawn.

I am thinking...that I'm glad Monday the first working day of the week is over.

From the learning rooms....Still trying to learn How to do the Hoedown Throwdown. The link I posted last week didn't work. If you want to see how to do it go here:

I am thankful for...for my hubby, a job, my health.

From the kitchen...I have just finished my evening meal.

I am wearing...pajamas, short sleeve blue t-shirt, and flip flops

I am reading... The Eight by Catherine Neville still.

I am hoping...that my weather thingy is wrong and we won't have frost tonight and that I will be able to plant some flowers on the weekend.

I am creating... helping my BIL make A Kindergarten Graduation Program.

I am hearing... Tony on the telephone and the TV playing in the livingroom.

Around the house....doing a load of washing.

One of my favorite things... dark chocolate.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Aerobic class at lunchtime, work aerobic class, work...

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

For Today May 5, 2009

Outside my window... its sunny and bright

I am thinking... swine flu, my the day ahead, the calls I have to return today.

From the learning rooms....How to do the Hoedown Throwdown. If you want to see how to do it go here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj3OqMzNin4


I am thankful for...for my hubby, a job, my health.

From the kitchen...I've had my morning coffee.

I am wearing... grey pants, short sleeve black and white shirt, and walking shoes.

I am reading... The Eight by Catherine Neville still.

I am hoping... it will not rain as predicted.

I am creating... nothing.

I am hearing... the TV in the livingroom.

Around the house....nothing I have to get ready for work.

One of my favorite things... watching my seedlings grow.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Aerobic class at lunch, the podiatrist and aerobics tomorrow.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...some tulips growing in my garden.

For Today April 29, 2009

Outside my window... its 5:30AM, dawn and it's cloudy the sun has not quite risen yet.

I am thinking... about my garden and the pretty flowers that will be growing soon.

From the learning rooms...how to be diplomatic.

I am thankful for...for my hubby, a job, my health.

From the kitchen...nothing.

I am wearing... pajama bottoms, t-shirt, and sandals, yes again I just woke up.

I am reading... The Eight by Catherine Neville still.

I am hoping... for sunshine and warm weather.

I am creating... nothing.

I am hearing... Tony talking to Jack in the kitchen.

Around the house... clean the washroom, plant some pansies.

One of my favorite things... listening to music.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Aerobic class tonight and yoga tomorrow, haircut on Friday and Manicure on Saturday.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...A Lily from my garden.

For Today April 23, 2009

Outside my window... the sun is setting, no clouds in the sky

I am thinking... about the lunch I had at The Keg today with retired ladies I use to work with.

From the learning rooms...how to .

I am thankful for...for my hubby, a job, my health.

From the kitchen...nothing.

I am wearing... pajama bottoms, t-shirt, and sandals.

I am reading... The Eight by Catherine Neville.

I am hoping... for a lot of sunshine this weekend.

I am creating... a Music CD for Aerobics.

I am hearing... the music I will be putting on the CD.

Around the house... pass the swiffer.

One of my favorite things... listening to music.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Birthday Lunch with an ex colleague from work tomorrow. I have to pick up some gnocchi on the weekend for Lindy's birthday celebration on Monday.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

For Today March 30, 2009

Outside my window... the sun is coming up, I am sitting at the dinning room table I can see Spirit is outside, he is the little dog from the Townhouse accross from ours.

I am thinking... about the fun day we had at Disney with Marge and Dick

From the learning rooms...I can't think of anything right now.

I am thankful for...for another great day here in sunny Florida.

From the kitchen...the smell of fresh brewed coffee.

I am wearing... pajama bottoms, sweater, t-shirt, and flip flops.

I am reading... The Eight by Catherine Neville.

I am hoping... for a lot of sunshine this week.

I am creating... an Easter card from this tut.

I am hearing... the TV. Morning Joe is on MSNBC they are showing the 59th street bridge in NY city.

Around the house... I have to sweep the floor.

One of my favorite things... taking walks with Jack.

A few plans for the rest of the week... More time by the pool.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...Tje picture was taken at Disney, I made the frame from a tutorial here.

For Today March 24, 2009

Outside my window... sunny, I am sitting at the kitchen table.

I am thinking... that must make a low carb cheese cake with the three cream cheese packages I bought.

From the learning rooms...I can't think of anything right now. I'm sure there must be something.

I am thankful for...for another great day here in sunny Florida.

From the kitchen...got to make that low carb cheesecake.

I am wearing... pajama bottoms, t-shirt, and flip flops.

I am reading... The Eight by Catherine Neville. Excellent book

I am hoping... to go to the beach this week.

I am creating... nothing today.

I am hearing... the tick tick of the clock in the kitchen and the washing machine.

Around the house... I just put some towels in the washer. I was able to visit the Yankee Candle store I've heard so much about and purchased one, it's called Island Spa and it smells so good.

One of my favorite things... reading my book by the pool.

A few plans for the rest of the week... a trip to Disney with Marge! More time by the pool.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

For Today March 17, 2009

Outside my window... it is cloudy, I am sitting by the pool there are palm trees and pretty flowers. There is no snow here only sunshine and green grass.

I am thinking... that I have to work on my tan, just a little.

From the learning rooms...I learned that Target is a pretty big store, and I don't think I will be going back.

I am thankful for...for arriving here in Florida safe and sound.

From the kitchen...no kitchen, I'm sitting at the Club House by the pool.

I am wearing... pajama bottoms, t-shirt, sweater, and sandals.

I am reading... The Eight by Catherine Neville.

I am hoping... that the geraniums I started from seeds wont' die while I'm away.

I am creating... nothing today.

I am hearing... Felix crying in the kitchen, he wants me to go downstairs with him and the hockey on the TV in the living room.

Around the house... I put in a load of laundry.

One of my favorite things... listening to the radio.

A few plans for the rest of the week... a couple of aerobics classes and work and final preparations for our vacation.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...This is the Club House for the community where our vacation rental is located.

For Today March 9, 2009

Outside my window... it is dark, the days are longer but the sun has set. The white snow is now dirty since it hasn't snowed it a while, we can actually see the pieces of grass in some places.

I am thinking... that I have to make sure that I don't forget anything for our up-coming trip.

From the learning rooms... I learned how to Waltz today.

I am thankful for...for another day safe and sound.

From the kitchen... just the sound of the motor from the furbabies' water fountain.

I am wearing... pajama bottoms, t-shirt, sweater, and sandals.

I am reading... The Eight by Catherine Neville.

I am hoping... that the geraniums I started from seeds wont' die while I'm away.

I am creating... nothing today.

I am hearing... Felix crying in the kitchen, he wants me to go downstairs with him and the hockey on the TV in the living room.

Around the house... I put in a load of laundry.

One of my favorite things... listening to the radio.

A few plans for the rest of the week... a couple of aerobics classes and work and final preparations for our vacation.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

For Today March 3, 2009

Outside my window... it is dark, the streetlights still on there is a new coat of white snow and my neighbor is returning home from her daily walk.

I am thinking... that I have to to remember where I put my camera.

From the learning rooms... I learnt that today is a Square Root date, a rare kind of day where the square root of the year is the month/day. Enjoy it now! The next one's not until April 4, 2016.

I am thankful for...for another day without illness.

From the kitchen... it's quiet.

I am wearing... pajama bottoms, t-shirt, sweater, socks and sandals.

I am reading... still ready book 4 of the Twilight Saga.

I am hoping... that the geraniums I started from seeds will turn into pretty flowers.

I am creating... trying to fix my other website, if only I had a little more free time.

I am hearing... Jack whining in the kitchen, guess he wants out.

Around the house... I put in a load of laundry and will tidy up before going to bed.

One of my favorite things... long leisurely walks.

A few plans for the rest of the week... a couple of aerobics classes and work preparations for our vacation.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

For Today February 24, 2009

Outside my window... it is dark, the streetlights still on there is a new coat of white snow and my neighbor is returning home from her daily walk.

I am thinking... that I must get dressed and out for my daily walk.

From the learning rooms... A new aerobics routine.

I am thankful for...for my husband, my pets and my health.

From the kitchen... it's quiet.

I am wearing... pajama bottoms, t-shirt, sweater, socks and sandals.

I am reading... still ready book 4 of the Twilight Saga.

I am hoping... to take a couple of days off work.

I am creating... this background for my journal from a scrap kit called Spring Spirit from Bel Vidotti Scraps

I am hearing... only the sound of the water pump from the furbabies' water bowl.

Around the house... tidy up the bathroom.

One of my favorite things... dancing.

A few plans for the rest of the week... a couple of aerobics classes and work.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...Some picture fun from PhotoFunia. Found the site while visiting Liz When I was younger I had long dark hair, some said I reminded them of the Mona Lisa. I would have had to find a picture where I wasn't smiling, but don't have any.

For Today February 16, 2009

Outside my window... it is dark, the streetlights are on and I can see a few stars.

I am thinking... about my day at work and glad that Monday, my least favorite day of the week is almost over.

From the learning rooms... I am looking forward to learning how to administer another pension plan.

I am thankful for...for my husband.

From the kitchen... it's quiet.

I am wearing... pajama bottoms, t-shirt, sweater, white socks(Tommy Hilfiger) and sandals.

I am reading... still ready book 4 of the Twilight Saga.

I am hoping... to finish the hidden objects game I started last week.

I am creating... nothing.

I am hearing... the TV playing, Judge Judy is on, I love that woman!

Around the house... do some picking-up, do some laundry.

One of my favorite things... making graphics with my PSP program.

A few plans for the rest of the week... a couple of aerobics classes, work and a movie.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...Since I don't know which photo to share with you I decided to pick the seventh picture in the seventh folder in My Pictures Folder. Turns out it's a picture of the Magnolia tree in my backyard in early Spring.

FOR TODAY (February 11, 2009)...

Outside my window it is dark and it's raining.

I am thinking that another day is finished, it's getting late and soon I'll be sleeping.

I am thankful for my health, my job, my family and furbabies.

From the kitchen I hear nothing.

I am wearing pajama bottoms, fleece turtleneck, and sandals.

I am creating nothing, too tired.

I am going to go to watch some an hour of TV after this post then go to bed.

I am reading Book 4 of the Twilight Trilogy.

I am hoping to take a day off from work soon.

I am hearing the TV in the livingroom, Murder She Wrote is playing it's almost finished. I can also hear Felix meowing for Tony or I to go downstairs with him.

Around the house ...

One of my favorite things is watching a movie.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Nothing planned again.

Here is picture I am sharing, a picture of Felix.

FOR TODAY (February 4, 2009)...

Outside my window it is dark and I don't see anyone out there.

I am thinking that it's getting late and soon I will be sleeping.

I am thankful for a month without a cold or the flu.

From the kitchen I hear the water filtering from the furbabies water bowl.

I am wearing pajama bottoms, t-shirt, sweater, socks and sandals.

I am creating nothing.

I am going to go to bed after reading my e-mail and visiting a few friends online.

I am reading Book 4 of the Twilight Trilogy.

I am hoping to go to aerobics class tomorrow.

I am hearing the furnace running and the TV playing in the livingroom.

Around the house ...

One of my favorite things is sitting with my feet up and my keyboard on my lap.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Nothing planned.

Here is picture I am sharing. This is what I see outside my window.

FOR TODAY (January 26, 2009)...

Outside my window it is dark and it looks cold out there.

I am thinking that I have to take Jack for a walk then get ready to leave for work.

I am thankful for a month without illness or mishap.

From the kitchen I hear Tony giving Jack a cookie and making his breakfast.

I am wearing tights, long underwear, socks and a sweater.

I am creating a sweater with a Montreal Canadians logo on it for a teddy bear.

I am going to go to work after taking Jack for a walk.

I am reading Book 3 of the Twilight Trilogy (almost finished).

I am hoping to finish book 3 of the Twilight Trilogy this week and start book 4,lol said that last week.

I am hearing the furnace running.

Around the house it's pretty quiet this morning...

One of my favorite things is sitting here early in the morning with a cup of coffee.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Attending aerobic and yoga classes, work and still hope to watch the movie "Slumdog Millionaire" since I didn't watch it last week. Although I did see the movie "Doubt" with Meryl Streep

Here is picture thought I am sharing. It's a picture of me and my Aerobic chums taken at a lunch we had last summer.

FOR TODAY (January 19, 2009)...

Outside my window it is dark and it is lightly snowing.

I am thinking that I have to go and take my shower and get ready for work.

I am thankful for a nice weekend with hubby, our pets and a visit from a friend.

From the kitchen the coffee machine is on and I can hear Jack walking around.

I am wearing pajamas bottoms a t-shirt and a sweater and slippers that are too small for me.

I am creating nothing this morning, I have to go to work.

I am going to take a shower, wash my hair and take the dog for a walk.

I am reading Book 3 of the Twilight Trilogy.

I am hoping to finish book 3 of the Twilight Trilogy this week and start book 4.

I am hearing the radio, the station is CJAD and the morning man is Andrew Carter, CJAD time is 5:43.

Around the house ...

One of my favorite things is sitting here early in the morning with a cup of coffee.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Attending aerobic and yoga classes, work and still hope to watch the movie "Slumdog Millionaire" since I didn't watch it last week.

Here is picture thought I am sharing. Shoes I bought for my neice's wedding in 2001. I wear them for special occasions. I took the picture so I could put it on the shoe box so I would know what shoes was in which box without opening it,never go around to putting the picture on the box.

FOR TODAY (January 12, 2009)...

Outside my window it is dark and looks very cold. I just saw my neighbor go by with his dog Bambi pulling him along. She is such a sweet dog. His daughter found her and he adopted the dog.

I am thinking that it's only 7:30PM, early evening but I am tired and I will be going to sleep soon.

I am thankful for getting through another day safe and sound.

From the kitchen all is quiet.

I am wearing pajamas bottoms a t-shirt and a sweater.

I am creating nothing this evening, I am pooped.

I am going to brush my teeth.

I am reading Book 3 of the Twilight Trilogy.

I am hoping to finish book 3 of the Twilight Trilogy this week and start book 4.

I am hearing the the washing machine beep and the TV.

Around the house I have done a load of washing and must go put it in the dryer.

One of my favorite things is cream of broccoli soup which I had for dinner.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Attending aerobic and yoga classes, work and hope to watch the movie "Slumdog Millionaire".

Here is picture thought I am sharing.

FOR TODAY (January 10, 2009)...
Outside my window...
I am thinking that is another cold winter's day...wishing it were Spring.
I am thankful for my health, my family and that I still have a job.
From the kitchen I can smell the coffee breweing.
I am wearing pajamas bottoms a t-shirt and a sweater.
I am creating graphics with Psp.
I am going to take a shower.
I am reading Book 3 of the Twilight Trilogy.
I am hoping to finish the project I am doing at work next week.
I am hearing the furnace running and the dog snoring.
Around the house there's some cleaning to do.
One of my favorite things is my computer.
A few plans for the rest of the week: Attending aerobic classes and work.
Here is picture thought I am sharing. It is a picture of what I see out of the room I spend mos of my time when I'm at home.