Author: Diana

Day 90 – The Last Day of Panda Express

By Diana

Tonight I went to get Panda Express for the last time before my restrictions / diet change, whatever you wanna call it.  How about just being healthier :)  I did get something for tomorrow lunch / dinner.

I watched most of the new season of Archer, well the one that was just released on Netflix.  It was pretty good.  I am really loving this show :)

I played tennis with the puppies and they, as usual were giving 110% at it.  I had to stop because they both were trying to catch the ball after bouncing it on the carport and like fell on their sides.  They just go all out :)

I was supposed to go to a lunch thing with work and I just couldn’t make it and I feel really bad for it.  I should have just gone but it was a bit social and I was anxious about it.  Funny how that works.

As usual that’s it for today and catch you tomorrow :)

Day 89 – The Day TSA Saved My Life

By Diana

Today I was at the REDI Center for CSX doing a training class and I had decided to be fancy.  I wore big girl shoes and that was a huge mistake.  Huge, like gigantic.  I could barely stand during my class and once I got to the airport I went to Brighton and purchased a pair of $40.00 flip flops – AMAZING!

TSA gave me pre-check so not only did I not have to unpack my 2 laptops I didn’t have to take off my jacket, belt, shoes, AND empty my water bottle.  Yes you heard me correctly, they let you keep the liquid in your bottle – how crazy is that?

Needless to say I am still hurting really badly, but not as much as I would be so there is a plus :)

Can’t wait to get home to see the folks and the puppies – and maybe I will write more, but most likely not.

Day 88 – The Day of Tilt Shift

By Diana

I wanted to take some tilt shift pictures and downloaded a free app to do it, but I don’t think it is the best.  Maybe I will try a pay version or something else but I thought downtown would look good.  For those who don’t know this is the kind of picture where everything looks like a scaled model.

I got my map today and put it up.  I am not 100% happy with it, but I am going to leave it alone for now and will take a picture when I have it finished.

I am headed to Atlanta tomorrow for a presentation and am pretty excited about it actually.  I always like being in front of the users and showing them new things and we have a lot of new ideas to tell them.  I think it is gong to go well.

Alright, I am going to jump in the shower and make sure I am ready for this trip – because I do have to get up early :)

Looking towards the Main Street bridge
Looking towards the Main Street bridge
Looking away from the river.
Looking away from the river.

Day 87 – The Day of the Desk

By Diana

Today was a great day!!  My brother Carlos came over today to help me and my dad make some progress on my desk.  It’s not that he is an expert, but it was some much needed motivation.  I also made sure that I could get the treadmill down to start my running on April 1!!!  I made a calendar and got my sticker up and am just excited.  The only thing I didn’t do today that I should have was washing my bed clothes.  I am going to give in and get a second set and be done with it.

I got my dad to help me this morning to get the door off of the cage in hopes that Dime will actually seek refuge in there from when Nickel is beating up on her.  I think she has been in there several times and Nickel has pulled the bed out several times so I just don’t know what to do with these crazy beasts :)

I now have a lot more sanding to do on the desk, which is fine, but it is hard work.  I need to get me some more masks so I don’t die from all that dust.  Thank goodness it is a soft wood or I would not be able to handle it.  I am going to add a page just for the desk project so I can keep better track of that.  Here is a link to the Projects page and just look for: Wooden Desk.

I can’t remember if I had said, but yesterday I got my new lens for my iphone and I can’t wait to start using it.  April will definitely  be the time since I will be doing the photo a day project.  Oh that reminds me I should probably move that to that page too :)

Now, some pictures :)

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Wooden Desk Project - Top with mounts
Wooden Desk Project – Top with mounts

Day 86 – The Day I Got My Hair Did :)

By Diana

I love love love love getting my hair done of course.  It turned out so well and I am so happy.  I also got me a couple new clothing items and used all my coupons and spent 9 cents!!!!

The puppies were being very good today, but when I got home I noticed my room was a wreck and Nickel’s toy box was missing…  I finally found it and it was demolished.  He is amazing.

I stopped at Publix on my way home and grabbed me a pizza for dinner and ice cream – for reasons :)

I got some stuff today, new lens for my iphone and I also got some stuff for the puppy crate, trying to get Dime a “safe” place to stay.  So far I am not sure who likes it better.

I wish I had more to add but I am just so tired that I want to go to bed.

Day 85 – Another Day of The Dog

By Diana

The dogs had a good day today.  And I say good, but really it was an all about the dog day.  They are getting crazier and crazier.  I had to take Nickel out for a walk about 20:00 because he was so crazy.  I took him to a shopping center and we walked around.  It was good because there was a lot of noises he hadn’t heard and he did really good on the leash and we stopped and sat at the crosswalks.  Love that puppy.  I didn’t take Dime as well just because they acted so opposite at the vet which is the other time they were out so I am a little nervous.  I will take her for sure cause she also needs the exposure.

I spent a lot of time on the website today too and I took a great nap!

I know, such exciting things :)  Keep reading :)

The Story of the Wooden Desk

By Diana

I wanted to explain the desk project here, I am going to back date this so that it shows up at the bottom of the project, but in reality it all started about 7 years ago.  I had it on the old website – a bit more information, but I will try to just remember.  I got the wood from a place just south of Waldo and it was just long planks.  They were rough planed and the bottom of course was just the tree, bark and all.

I got them home and did nothing with them for like 4 years.  I finally started on it and basically stripped all the bark off the bottom and I sanded it by hand on that side.  My brother and dad helped as usual on all my projects :)  Then we started on the top.  Sanding and sanding and sanding.  We broke the sander my dad had for like 40 years and went through so many belts.  Then came time to put the planks together.  It didn’t go as well as I had hoped.

I got Carlos over here last weekend to help get some additional motivation to get it done.  I also got the pieces to mount to the top so that I can secure it to the wall and ceiling.  It won’t be on the floor at all.  I am so happy it is coming along so well.  Here is the album.

Archer

By Diana
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I was very late getting into this show even though I had been wanting to watch it for a long time.  I think I have only seen though season 5 and I have probably watched the entire set of seasons about 50 times.  I watch it all the time at the house.  I have it on most of the time just in the background.  It is a great show.  There are a couple very annoying sounds that they continue to use in the episodes, but other than that it is hilarious :)  I certainly recommend this to anyone who likes animated series.

I can not wait to see the seasons that I haven't yet.  I think I would say my favorite character in the show is actually Archer, but that is kinda because I just like his voice.  I also watch Bob's Burgers which he also voices.

Watch it if you haven't :)

Day 84 – The Last Day Of The Short Week

By Diana

Today was the last work day this week and it felt great!!!!!  I got a lot done this week really for it being a short week.

The puppies were very happy to see me when I got home, I just love them dogs :)

I am getting my hair done this weekend which always makes me so very happy.  I am not sure I am doing anything crazy this time, last time was pretty drastic.  I am loving how the color stayed in, we were just unsure how that was going to go.

I think me and my dad are going to go get some rocks tomorrow for the driveway.  So the little monsters don’t escape.  I mean dogs – gosh, where did that come from :)

I am going to do some website stuff tonight, like move over the recipes and stuff.  Alright – have a great day!!!!!

Day 83 – The Day Nickel Helped Unpack Amazon Packages

By Diana

Nickel is always getting into stuff that he shouldn’t.  I mean I guess that is just his breed.  He always like when I open packages, I think he thinks they are always for him.  I at least give him the boxes – no harm in that :)

I am going to take my mom to her meeting tonight so I am gonna have to wait a long time to take my meds – they put me to sleep pretty well.  I wish I had something to do in the hour that she is going to be there but I just don’t.

I had a good day at work and I got to talk to a good friend today so that made me happy.

I am now eating me some ice cream and then going to get food after I drop my mom off :)

I asked my two coworkers if they wanted to participate in the picture a day and they said yes!  So we will see how this goes :)

Now I am going to watch some YouTube and then just chill :)

Nickel opening packages.
Nickel opening packages.