Monday monday

not a bad day so far, managed to get up and get to work only 15 minutes later than I wanted to. I still have the Verizon DVR in my trunk that I need to send back to Verizon, so I'll do that this evening. Plus my three packages are ready to mail--one for my sister's birthday that was in July (oops), and two for my missionary nieces (missed their birthdays too--double oops).

Beckie and Dustie stopped on their way back from PA on Wednesday night. That was very fun again. The kids weren't quite so wiped out this time, so we were able to watch the end of their movie before they went to bed. They left the next morning after lots of hugs and kisses. I'll be taking Erick down there in a few weeks, so we'll see each other again soon.

Thursday I managed to *finally* go rock climbing again after several starts and stops (my own fault). I even managed to break my last personal climbing record. Almost made it to the top, but my arms were tired. If you haven't been rock climbing, you have no idea what that means, seriously. You try hanging on to the side of a wall with your arms sometime. Yes, you're supposed to use your legs too, but everything gets used.

Friday night was way fun. Took the sister missionaries out to eat--they requested chinese food so I took them to Hunan Manor, my personal favorite. They loved it. We each got different things and tried them all. After dropping them off it was time for Game Night at Jann's. That was way fun. Harry Potter Clue, do I need to say more? Maybe not, but I certainly want to go get my own edition. Then we played scruples, which was also very fun. The things you learn about people!

Saturday I did indeed start on my office--I'd set aside the whole day to work on it. Well, I actually watched tv for about 5 hours first, so I decided I wouldn't get my reward of going to the movies, but I did manage to clear out one side of the room and almost a whole shelf of books. I'm getting rid of some, but I'm also taking more of my college books to work where I might actually use them. I have two whole shelves of books I haven't read yet. I think I'm embarassed.

Sunday was nice, had the SA potluck that night. Somehow Tess and I ended up at the 'old persons' table. Which really wasn't fair since we sat down at that table first. They didn't go in to their various medical problems, though, so at least we were able to eat. And the food was all very good.

Ok, time to get back to work. For those who want to know what I think about movies I've seen, *cough*Cami*cough* please check the right-hand side of my blog for "Recently Seen Movies and/or DVD's" It's been there quite a while, and that's where I put short reviews of what I've seen. So if I mention a movie but not whether I liked it, just check there.

Had a nice weekend. Saturday went to see GI Joe with my friend, then met up with my other friend for another DVD of LOST. Sunday got my finances organized and bills ready to pay. Went to church and ran nursery--I was the only regular nursery worker there, so I got to set everything up and take everything down. It went well, but it made me remember the days I used to be in nursery, about 5 years ago, when I would come home exhausted from entertaining small children for two hours. The subs helped, but I still got to run the show. It was fun, and they were cute, don't get me wrong, but it made me appreciate just how smoothly Janet has nursery running these days. We all kind of take turns, so no one seems to get overwhelmed. Kind of nice.

Spent yesterday texting my sisters as I knew they were on their way. They left at 10:00am, and I figured they'd be very, very late, but they arrived at 7:00pm, just as predicted. I was amazed. And dinner wasn't quite ready. But it was shortly after they showed up, so no worries.

So Collin, the 4-year-old, runs in the door an immediately starts chasing my cat. I had to take him by the hands, look him in the face, and tell him, "Do NOT chase the cat." repeated three times. He got it, but was still a little overanxious. I let Kitty outside, and she didn't come back in until all was quiet inside (i.e. the kids had gone to bed (note I did not say, "asleep")). Bonnie, the 9-year-old, ended up on the couch in the living room, and Kitty even paid her a few visits in the night time--after I had kicked her out, but out of courtesy to my guests I didn't close my door on her, just shooed her away. She was ok with that. Kitty, I mean. Bonnie was thrilled that Kitty would condescend to sleep with her. On her. Whatever. JackJack was barely awake while he was there, so no worries from him, but Malena was on a tear. I'm thinking that girl has had ENOUGH traveling for this year (they've essentially been on the road for two months). Apparently she kept telling her mom to let her off at the next exit, she didn't want to be in the car anymore. I'm thinking I should probably count children tomorrow night when they come back to make sure Beckie still has four... (jk)

Projects to do tonight, or rather I need to go to JoAnns to get supplies for my projects. I've been putting off this trip for about a week now, for some reason. Doesn't help that the store closes at 9:00pm and I get my second wind about 8:00pm. Oh well. I'll go, it'll be done, and then I can finally send Kathy her birthday present. It's only 6 weeks late...

Just a quick note today...

Ok, so I suppose I worried a few people with my Three-word Thursday. I went to the dentist, he drilled out two teeth, then put a temporary crown on. It's a little achey today, but I'm ok, really. Even if I got really hungry yesterday because the Novacaine hadn't worn off and I hadn't brought lunch because I was supposed to meet the guys for lunch but the Dentist took too long. Fortunately I do have oatmeal in my desk from last winter. That was pretty yummy.

I just found out this morning that my sisters Beckie and Dustie and Beckie's kids are coming to visit me!!! Well, I suppose it's more of a glorified hotel stop, but I'm so glad they're going to come and stay with me! They're taking a trip to PA, which is a really long drive from South Carolina, so they're going to stay with me on the way there and on the way back. So fun! Hope Kitty doesn't mind too much. As long as the kids don't chase her too much she should be ok. Maybe it's time to set up that second litter box on the second floor, though...

A book meme...

Just for fun!

You don’t have to say who it is, but have you ever had a crush on a fictional (book) character? Yes

Favorite “classic” (published before 1950)?: Jane Eyre

If you like Shakespeare, what is your favorite of his plays? Much Ado About Nothing

If you don't like Shakespeare, why?

Favorite series of books? Lord of the Rings

List up to five favorite fictional couples: Beatrice & Benedick, Faramir and Eowyn, Jane and Mr Rochester, Harry and Ginny

If you are a Harry Potter fan, which HP book is your favorite? Order of the Pheonix

If you are a Harry Potter fan, do you think she killed off too many characters? I'm actually surprised she didn't kill off more.

If you have read The Lord of the Rings, how do you feel about Ents? Kind of fun once they get going. Most of them are just sticks-in-the-mud though.

Do you prefer to read the book and then see the movie, or the other way around? Movie, then book. That way I don't spend the whole movie going, "why'd they leave that out?"

Favorite book or book series read as a child (age 12 or younger)? Dragon riders of Pern

Favorite book or book series read as a teenager? The White Hart (not sure of series title, but this was the first book in the series)

Favourite fairy tale? Beauty and the Beast

Favourite comic strip collections? Prince Valiant, Peanuts, Calvin and Hobbes, Family Circle

List up to five all-time favourite fiction books: Lord of the Rings, The White Dragon, The Rebel Prince, Jane Eyre

List up to five favourite nonfiction books: Book of Mormon, Lost Moon, Rocket Boys, The Hiding Place, Anne Frank

The best reader(s) of audio books: Liam Neeson

The most overrated writer(s): Dan Brown, Arthur C Clarke, Issac Asimov

Choose one: Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights? Jane Eyre

Have you always liked vampires? No. They do have kind of a train-wreck type fascination for me though

If you're not into vampires, is there another type of fictional bad boy that you inexplicably like? Greasers (from The Outsiders), pirates

Best retelling of an old classic? Beauty by Robin McKinley

Most disappointing conclusion to a book series? Aisling, Louise Cooper's Indigo series

If you read media tie-in novels (novels based on movies or TV shows), which ones do you think are the best? Some of the Star Wars novels

Book you dislike but have been forced to read more than once because of school? A Separate Peace

Are book titles easier to remember than movie titles? No. I do better with movie titles.

Dentist, numbness, pain

Welcome to Three Word Thursday. Post your three words and leave me a comment with those same three words.

Not a lot new here...

Just been hanging out, enjoying my new a/c, my new garbage disposal, and my FIOS works again (oh yeah, that went out too). Kitty is unhappy with me, at least I assume so since she attacked my hand last night when I tried to pet her. I should really know better. She's not a dog, she doesn't want attention until she's ready for it. I did email the cat people on the purina website, but they didn't tell me anything I didn't already know. Oh well.

Last weekend I saw HP in IMAX. Actually, not that impressed with the technological differences between the normal, theater version and this. The extra scenes they brag about are just the first 10 or so minutes in 3-D. More of a tease, if you ask me. Now if the whole thing had been in 3-D, that would have totally been cool. Don't misunderstand me, I really like the movie, but the larger screen and cool 3-D effects weren't worth the extra 5 bucks. In my opinion.

tonight I get to go see Julie & Julia. My friend at work called in to a radio station and got free tickets, and gave me two. My friend Helen will go with me. Haven't had a chance to really talk to her for a while, particularly since she just got back from her trip to Japan (and simply must tell me about it!). This weekend Shannon will come up and we'll go see G.I. JOE. So lots of movies, but not a lot else.

Also trying to build up time at work so when my nevvy comes on Aug 26 I can take some time off to play with him :D It's going to be so fun!! I have to keep reminding myself that the 10-hour days are for Erick... but it's worth it. And in about 2 years I'll be getting another week of vacation so that will help matters immensely.