snapshots from gooney road – 31 mar 2016
Today is Bunsen Burner Day and World Backup Day. Back hurt and slept horribly. Slow morning. Lunch with Beth at Arepa Mia. Work. Travel preparations. Lots of cleaning and organizing. #BestDayEver #day0186
college search: nc/sc schools
Camille and I took the first half of February break to visit a handful of schools in North and South Carolina. None were high on her list (I don’t know if very many are high on her list yet), but I thought we could get started with some tours and learn more about what she
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
happiness project monthly breakdown: exercise (aug)
August is the “Exercise” month in my Happiness Project. In 2014 and 2015, I vowed to do more exercise. And over the years, I started to walk more and hike more. Finally last October, I joined a gym in order to get more weight training. I keep track daily of how much exercise I get,
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
book report – 29 mar 2016
With all my hiking and little bit of traveling, I have not had many moments to read anything beyond my magazines. When we get back from spring break and the temperatures start to climb, I suspect I will have much more time for reading…. I vowed not to push through books I am not enjoying
snapshots from gooney road – 28 mar 2016
Today is Eggsibit Day and National Black Forest Cake Day. Up early to get things done, get the girls up, clean, and work. After work, I went to Salon Red to get my hair cut and colored. In the afternoon, Camille went with me to buy olive oil. Chloe went to lacrosse. I went to
celebrations: week 14 (28 mar – 3 apr 2016)
We celebrated Paella Dy and Easter in week 13. Coming up this week: 28: Eggsibit Day and National Black Forest Cake Day 29: National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day 30: Pencil Day and National Doctor’s Day 31: Bunsen Burner Day and World Backup Day April: 1: April Fools’ Day and The Birthday of Sliced Bread and
snapshots from gooney road – 27 mar 2016
Today is Easter and Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day and National Spanish Paella Day. I got up early and tackled my long to do list. I got Rob up to help hide eggs, but then Camille jumped out of bed at 9:35, late for a 9:30 meeting. Rob and Chloe went to IKEA to
beale street.
We went for a walk in Memphis.
snapshots from gooney road – 26 mar 2016
Today is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day and National Nougat Day and National Spinach Day. After a late night, I slept in until almost 7, then read. Rob and the girls got up later and played a game. Rob went off to do stuff at Decatur Makers. I took a nap and cleaned. When
snapshots from gooney road – 25 mar 2016
Today is Old New Yearโs Day and Waffle Day. I woke early to get dressed, get coffee, and go out to see the sunrise. Chilly, but beautiful! From there, I went to breakfast, then packed and stripped my bed. I got on the trail by 9:30 and made it back to the car in under
photo friday: florida beaches
While in Florida over Christmas break, the girls and I had the chance to visit two beaches, Casey Key and Casperson Beach. I much preferred Casey Key! But either way, we got to go to the beach!
snapshots from gooney road – 24 mar 2016
Today is National Chocolate-Covered Raisin Day. Up at 4:30 in order to get work done. Got the kids up for school, the house picked up, the dog walked. Then it was finally time to hit the road! Because of traffic, it took a while to get to Amicalola Falls SP. I was finally on the
knitting: project 2 complete!
A few weeks ago I finished my first knitting project of this year, and just yesterday I finished my second one! It is another hat, just like the other one, but much, much better. Many fewer mistakes. And using smaller needles for the brim really helped. I guess next week I have to go back
snapshots from gooney road – 23 mar 2016
Today is National Puppy Day and National Chip and Dip Day and World Meteorological Day. I got up early to get Camille up to leave early for TOK. I took care of things around the house, then took Phelix to Pets Playhouse. I dropped the car at Six Star, then walked home. I worked all
happiness project monthly breakdown: career (jul)
July is the “Work/Career” month in my Happiness Project. In 2014 and 2015, I did not do very much on this topic. For the past few years, I’ve been coasting along at work. I work hard at what I do and keep my skills up-to-date, but I want to do even better than that. My
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
book report – 22 mar 2016
I will continue to or start to read these … Carry On by Rainbow Rowell Rising Strong by Brene Brown Deep South: Four Seasons on Back Roads by Paul Theroux Afoot & Afield Atlanta: A Comprehensive Hiking Guide by Marcus Woolf Still have The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot by Robert Macfarlane on my
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.
GBK Gwyneth