snapshots from gooney road – 16 may 2016
Today is Wear Purple for Peace Day and National Sea-Monkey Day and Biographerโs Day and Love a Tree Day. Up early to get the girls going, take care of projects, clean, and work. Around 9, Phelix and I headed to Arabia and tried out a new trail, the Mountain Lake Loop. In the afternoon, I
celebrations: week 19 (9-15 may 2016)
Still slowly getting back up to speed. Perhaps I’ll have time for one of these celebrations. But probably not…. Coming up this week: 9: National Butterscotch Brownie Day and Military Spouse Appreciation Day and National Babysitter’s Day 10: Clean up Your Room Day and National Astronomy Day and National Shrimp Day 11: Twilight Zone Day
around atlanta: phelix’s glade
With a break in the hot weather, Phelix and I were able to get back to Arabia for two more hikes before summer hits back again. Phelix loves his glade; he splashes in the water and chases sticks and is in his happy place.
snapshots from gooney road – 6 may 2016
Today is No Diet Day and National Nurses Day and National Crepes Suzette Day and National Beverage Day and National Public Gardens Day. Up early to get the girls up, take care of things around the house, work, and clean. Phenix and I went for a hike at Arabia – he carried a dead frog
snapshots from gooney road – 5 may 2016
Today is Cinco de Mayo and Holocaust Remembrance Day and National Hoagie Day. Up early to get the girls going, work, and clean. I then headed out to Arabia with Phelix, stopping first at the library and fire station. We took our time on the hike, enjoying the coolness of the day. On the way
diamorpha.
These precious little flowers at Arabia Mountain bloom for a short time each spring. While I love the mountain year-round, these flowers make it an even more special place !
snapshots from gooney road – 17 apr 2016
Today is National Cheeseball Day. I got up early to take Chloe to choir, then spent the morning picking up the messes left by the redecorating. Chloe came home from choir and went to her lacrosse game. I made a lasagna and left for my photo class at Arabia. Chloe came home and left for
snapshots from gooney road – 30 mar 2016
Today is National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day. Up early to get things done, get the girls off, work, and clean. Phelix and I headed out to Arabia and walked to the top of the mountain. Back at home, I worked all afternoon. I drove Chloe to lacrosse, but it took forever. Rob took the girls
snapshots from gooney road – 29 mar 2016
Today is National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day. Up early to get stuff done, get the girls up, and work. After work, I headed to the Red Cross. There wasn’t much to do, so I was home early enough to get packed up and head out to Arabia. The diamorpha was is full bloom! Back at
snapshots from gooney road – 22 mar 2016
Today is World Water Day and National Goof Off Day. Up early to take care of things, get the girls off to school, work, and clean. Mid-morning, I left to run errands and go to the Red Cross. We had very little work to do, so I was done quickly. Phelix and I headed out
snapshots from gooney road – 21 mar 2016
Today is National French Bread Day and World Forestry Day. I got up early to get a bunch of things done, clean, and work. After my conference call, Phenix and I headed out to Arabia. We tried a new trail, hiking to the top of the mountain. When we got back home, I worked more.
snapshots from gooney road – 18 mar 2016
Today is Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day. Up very early to take care of a few things and head out. After dropping Phelix off at Pets Playhouse, I drove out to Arabia. The ranger never showed for the ranger-led hike, but I found a nice group of people to hike with in the end. Back at
snapshots from gooney road – 16 mar 2016
Today is National Artichoke Hearts Day. Up early to get Camille up for TOK, work on projects, walk Phelix, work, and clean. Mid-morning, Phelix and I went for a hike at Arabia. Back at home, I took care of things around the house then worked some more. In the evening, I picked Chloe up from
snapshots from gooney road – 7 mar 2016
Today is National Cereal Day. Up early to take care of projects, get the girls going, and clean up around the house. After my conference call, Phelix and I left for the library, Arabia, and Kroger. At home, I relaxed for a short time, then worked the rest of the afternoon. I drove Chloe to
celebrations: week 11 (7-13 mar 2016)
We celebrated a couple of holidays in week 10. Coming up this week: 7: National Cereal Day 8: International Working Women’s Day and National Peanut Cluster Day 9: Mailbox Patented 10: Harriet Tubman Day and International Day of Awesomeness and National Blueberry Popover Day and Middle Name Pride Day and National Pack Your Lunch Day
snapshots from gooney road – 29 feb 2016
Today is Leap Day. Woke early to take care of my projects, get the girls up, clean, and work. Rob walked Phelix before leaving. After my conference call, Phelix and I headed out to the library, the yarn store, and then finally Arabia. He was so excited! After our hike, we came back home, and
snapshots from gooney road – 26 feb 2016
Today is National Pistachio Day and Tell a Fairy Tale Day and Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. Woke early to get the girls up, get some things done, and work. Mid-morning Phelix and I headed out to Arabia. He was so happy to get back to his happy place after weeks of being restricted
snapshots from gooney road – 25 jan 2016
Today is National Irish Coffee Day and Burns Night and Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day. Up by 6am to take care of things, walk Phelix, and work. The girls left for school, Rob left for work a bit later. I finished up with my conf calls by 11:30, and Phelix and I headed out to Arabia.
happiness project: monthly breakdown
Back in April of 2011, I read The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun by Gretchen Rubin and was inspired to start my own Happiness Project. Since then, life has gotten in the way, and
snapshots from gooney road – 11 jan 2016
Today is National Milk Day and National Hot Toddy Day. Up at 5am. Usual morning. Headed out at 11am to take Phelix to Arabia, go to the library, pick up groceries at Kroger. Back at home, time to work, organize, clean, and cook. Took Phelix for a hike at Arabia Mountain. He (and I) love
GBK Gwyneth