Ridin' the big swingset of life...
My life has had some serious ups and downs today. First, I've gone 26 hours with no sleep so far (down). Second, I just bought some cute new mini ornaments for my tree next year, and a purple ring holder (up). Third, I got a letter from one of my patient assistance programs (they provide my prescriptions for free, since I can't afford them and don't have insurance) saying I was no longer eligible (down). Fourth, I checked on the wedding date, and it's not one of the prohibited ones, like I was afraid it might be (up). Fifth, I called around to the local pharmacies, and the cheapest I can get my newly non-eligible prescription is $216 for 2 months worth (big down, the kind that almost makes you get sick or fall off). And to think, I used to like swingsets....

ZZZZ.......
Now Playing: Brahm's Lullaby
I'm soooo tired. I have less than an hour left, and I'm pretty sure I'll make it, but I would just love to just go to sleep right now. That would look good, my boss catching me asleep when she comes in at 8. At least I know I wouldn't get fired for it. Actually, that's probably not a good thing. If I was worried about getting fired for sleeping on the job, maybe it would be easier to stay awake.........Just got a call and it scared the daylights out of me when it beeped in my ear. Sigh.

Wedding Bell Blues
Mood:  not sure
Topic: Wedding Plans
Found a pattern for a dress. It's 2 pieces, just like I wanted: a strapless A-line dress with an organza overcoat. Other than that, we still haven't made much progress. Haven't been to church, haven't talked to the priest, don't know what's required of us, don't know if the church is even available. GRR. Hopefully sometime soon, we'll get the ball rolling...

Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot...
Mood:  special
Happy New Year! (and all that jazz...)

Just so you know...
I wanted to give the reason I haven't been posting as often lately. For two reasons, really. The first is that I had to help get our house cleaned and ready for company during Christmas. The second is that I usually post at work (overnight), and I haven't worked since the 15th. (Makes more sense now, doesn't it?) I go back to work on Friday (unfortunately, that's New Year's Eve), and I hope things will return to normal then.

Happy Christmas Everyone!!!
Mood:  happy
Jim and I both made out like the proverbial bandits today. He got a KitchenAid stand mixer (that he's been wanting for ages), a pair of chest waders (we'll have to get a larger size), the first 3 Harry Potter dvd's and Finding Nemo (special editions all), as well as a plethora of other thisses and thats. I got a beautiful 3 stone diamond ring (YAY!!), a fabulous hand-painted Japanese miniature chest of drawers, an interesting purple glass vase, A Chorus Line on dvd, a Mr. Coffee cappuchino/espresso maker (complete with grinder), a nice little lap harp, and other assorted goodies. And that's just what we got today. We went to Sarah's last night, and got other things there. Mom gave me a birthstone jewelry set (earrings, necklace and ring) that I love, and a set of pajamas. Anywhoo, we're both stuffed to the gills (the ham was divine) and pleased as punch. Hope everyone else's day has gone as well as ours has...

I'm beginning to think that cars are bad.
Jim just came in to work, and is telling me the tale of how a 17 year old took the grill off of her daddy's new 2005 Chrysler LeBaron with the rear end of his Bronco. Apparently he was in HyVee buying us snacks for work when it happened. He came out and saw a group of teenagers flipping out near his truck, with cell phones coming out of everywhere. Fortunately for us, it didn't hurt the Bronco at all. Unfortunately for us, the girl's father arrived and promptly jumped down Jim's throat. Obviously Jim must have done SOMETHING wrong, because this guy's little girl wouldn't have wrecked his car for no reason. Jim said he didn't see how that was possible, and the guy replied "We'll just see what my lawyer has to say about that." Now Jim tells me that this wasn't her first wreck! What a week.

We're baaaaack! :)
Mood:  caffeinated
We left from NC at 10:30am est on Sunday (incidentally also my birthday). We got back to Norfolk at 5:15pm Monday. Long, long drive, and again, Jim did most of the driving. I drove from 5:30am just inside the Missouri border, got us through St Louis during rush hour at 7:00am, and kept driving until we hit Columbia at 9ish. Jim slept through most of that, the first rest he'd had the entire trip. So, I'm not exaggerating when I say that we're both exhausted. And, unfortunately, we're both at work. Jim gets to go home at 2:30, I'm here for the long haul. I can barely keep my eyes open.

Havelock, NC 12:00am
Mood:  not sure
Just left Mrs. Roy's house after being regaled with many tales about various members of the Roy clan.

Somewhere, Indiana 12:10am
"Fog is hell" says Jim. "I now truly understand the meaning of the words: 'a dark and lonely highway, East of Omaha'" He's driven close to 11 hours so far, being nice enough to let me sleep when I could.