My Little Corner

Since we've made it so all three boys have there own room. I had given up my space. My room away from it all. My place of peace. A place where I could shut the door and do what I wanted. Nobody to tell me how to keep it. Mine, all mine. Now, I'm in a corner of my bedroom. A small corner may I say. Well, I could just be down about this and complain. Or, I could go with the flow. Choose to go with the flow. So I have my husband taking apart the closet and making some kind of system in there so I can keep some things. As well as maybe hang some clothes. Just functional. Now I have to start downsizing on what I keep. I want to keep everything! But I think it would be way to much in the corner.
This is what I'm starting with.

This is what I'm kind of playing with. Found some odds and ends in my boxes and hung up. Put my bulletin board up. And covered the table with some fabric. Right now, it works. I'll make some changes when the closet is done. This way, I'll be working on the inside out. Maybe incorporate it in the room. By keeping the doors off. We'll see. I still didn't pick any curtains. Need to get on that.
Also been working on a corner off my patio. Transplanted some plants from the front beds a couple of weeks ago. Cant wait till the color starts popping on them. Been painting some butterflies. Going to put some more of those on the fence. Want to add more color to the corner.

It's suppose to be a rainy weekend. So I'll be staying inside working on some projects. One will be, making some pillows for the couch. Found some great yellow material at the thrift store the other day. It's just calling my name.

Have a good weekend!
Susan

How much can one person take?

I walked out on my job. I signed up to work on Mother's Day. It usually is a good day and worth working. When I got to work. The station that has been mine for the last 3 years for holidays. Was given to someone else. Okay, I guess I could live with it. But I needed to know why. So I hunted down the manager. Which I have to say, we dont agree on anything and bump heads alot. Found him and simply just stated. "I need to talk to you about my station." Then bang, he yelled and told me how dare I bother him with this. Said some bad words in there, but I wont write them. I just apoligized and told him we'd take it up another time. Then as I was doing my side work. One of the younger servers came up and asked if I was alright. Told him dont worry, just stay out of it. Then he stated, " he should of never talked to you that way." Lightbulb went on! I'm 45 years old and I'm going to have someone talk to me that way. I dont think so. So I went to grab my things and left. Nobody needs to get yelled at like that. Not right.

You see, everyone there is afraid of this manager. I'm not. When someone has a problem or something happened. They come running to me. So I usually go and ask. Well lately, lets say, 6 months now. He usually just says, " I don't have time right now", "don't bother me with this," "you don't like it, there is the door". He has labeled me a trouble maker. Why? I just want whats fair for one, fair for all. It's not like that here. He talks to people, now remind you, not the "chosen ones", like crap. The kids, he treats like crap. Telling some, "why do you even bother to show up and ruin my day".

I know maybe I shouldn't of walked out. Especially at a time my dh is on layoff. But really, do I deserve to be talked to that way? I have a spotless record, nobody can say anything bad about me there. I do my job and I do it well. It just upsets me why I have to take this crap. Well, guess no more!

I do believe, when one door shuts another opens. Its time for change. Don't know what I'm going to do. But I'm positive there is something out there for me. Wish me luck, because that's all I have now.

Have a good day!

Susan

Dear Sun,

Have I told you how much I miss you? The kids are missing you also. They would love to go outside and play. But they cant, the rain has taken over. We miss seeing you in the morning when we wake up. We miss the warmth you bring. Everyone is wondering where you've been. Do you hear us calling for you?? Please come back soon.

Happy Monday!

Susan

Chicken Review

While shopping the other day I picked up a Perdue Roaster in a bag. Selling price was $7.99. I had a coupon for $2.00. So how could I lose. It wasn't hard to prepare at all. Take it out of the wrapping. Place in dish. Put in oven. Cook.




While it was cooking, the bag was expanding. The little one kept saying, "it's going to burst, it's going to burst". I think if he said it one more time. I was going to burst.



No mess, stayed in the bag. Didn't have to worry about it any grease in the oven.

I will definitely buy this again. It was moist and tasted great. The best part is the clean up for me. Next time, I'll use a throw away pan for even an easier cleanup.

Have a good day!
Susan

It's a start.
Yesterday I started WW. Need to really get my act together. Getting older and feeling it. I have some pounds to lose and yes. It's hard to do. For me, very hard. My life is hectic at times. Really, most of the time. I don't always sit and eat right. I love to pick and munch. Pick at the wrong things and munch at the wrong time. I figure, cut out things I don't need. Keep with the healthy, good for you kind of stuff. I just want to feel good about myself. Lately, I really haven't.

So now, I think it's time. I'm going to make healthy choices. No junk. Drink more water. And will start walking. Eat whats good for me. Going to take one day at a time. It's a start. Anyone want to come along for the ride??

Happy May Day! Enjoy your day!

Susan

Finally able to get on the computer. I wont have to ride to the library to check emails. Wont have to bug my kid to use his laptop. Wont have to call my friend up and say, "look this up for me?" It'll be nice to finally just get on and do what I want when I want. I missed reading and keeping up with everyone. Now I need to go catch up and get back into things.

Hoping everyone is doing well,
Life is good here.
Susan

Boo,Hoo!

I'm still without a computer. I'm hoping, actually, really praying that I get it back this week. Really do miss it. This is the longest I've been without.

I just wanted to stop in and let my swap partners know, that everything is out. Also, can you please take pictures for me? I cant find my battery charger and I'm lost without it. I did receive a few swaps, my basket swap, which I loved. The Easter Egg Swap, very cute and my spring theme swap, great package. Thank you ladies, it was a pleasure swapping with you.

Now, I need to get off, my son wants his laptop back. Hope to be back soon.

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!
Susan

Be back soon.....

My computer is down.
Hoping to get mine back this week.

I miss my computer! :(

Hope all is well,
Susan

Happy Spring!

Or is it???? I don't think we could say goodbye to winter yet. Right now, we are getting snow. And it's coming down. First day of Spring and it's snowing. I know it's not going to be around long. Our weekend temps will be going up into the 50's with full sun. That's what the weatherman says, beautiful weekend......he also didn't say anything about snow today.

Have a wonderful first day of Spring!
Susan

Thrify Friday....

Came across this stained glass piece for $2.00.

A sewing box, which I'll use as an extra to carry around with me. Doesnt look like it was even used inside. Great shape. Couldn't pass it up for $1.50.

Some Easter finds! All for $2.00! Each egg was .25 cents and the other pieces were .50 cents. I also picked up a couple of table runners, but they are already in the wash, so I couldn't get a picture. Got 2 of them for $2.00




I just went to one shop today. It was just to nice of a day to be inside. The snow is melting and we are going into the 50's this weekend. Spring is just around the corner.


Have a good day!
Susan

Chalk one up for the weatherman....

He was right. We did get around a foot or more in snow. Couldn't believe it. Started around 6:30 Sunday night. Didn't stop till around 1:00 yesterday afternoon. That was the most we've gotten in years. Thankfully DH was home to help with the cleaning out. The kids were thrilled, 2 snow days from this storm. They are hoping for another day tomorrow, which I'm not. Get them back to school! :)

Now we are off to go sledding, have a good day!
Susan

Woke up to snow this morning. Very surprised, the weather man never said anything about it. He did say we were getting it Sunday night into Monday. Something like 5-9 inches. Guessing that's another storm. Who knows? We'll see in the morning. Need to go shovel some. ( I also need to check my camera, not liking this picture)

Have a good day!
Susan

Another week come and gone. Seems to fly by lately. The weather seems to be wanting to get warm. But one warm day, means many cold to follow. Suppose to get some rain and snow mix this weekend. Which is fine with me. I love a reason to stay in the house. Have a bunch of projects to get started on. Now with Spring right around the corner and some new swaps I've joined. Good weekend to get started.


While I was out and about, running errands this week. I hit the thrift shop. My great find for this week. A chair!



Found it for a $1.00. Handyman special! As soon as I walked into the shop, it looked right at me. I knew I just had to get it, I pictured a bright red chair with a beautiful flower pot in the seat. Something to just pop outside. I feel very lucky to come upon this chair. :)

I also feel very lucky to come across some great fabric. Couldn't pass it up. .50 for each piece. When I measured it, came out to 4.5 yards! What a deal! I guess, these will be two of my projects for the weekend. Working on the chair and seeing what I can do with the fabric.

Off to start my day, have a good one!
Susan

What a week. So glad it's over. You ever have one of those weeks? The week that you just don't think would end. The week that everything just seems to be going wrong. The week that just goes by so slow. Well I've have and now that Saturday is here. I'm so happy. I don't have anywhere to go or do. Today is a home day. Some baking and cooking, cleaning up around here. Maybe some sewing. Today is a day that I'm just going to do what I want to do. There are few days around here like that. So today, I'm taking advantage of it.

Here is to having a good day!
Susan

And the OWOH winners are.....

1st Winner ~ Karen South's Crazy Quilting World

2nd Winner ~ Day Dream Studios

3rd Winner ~ Kit's Ramblings & Creations

Congratulations Ladies! Thanks to all who entered. A big thank you to Lisa for being such a wonderful host. I made some new friends and seen the very talented work of many artists. It was nice to be involved. Looking forward to next year.

Happy Valentines Day!

Susan

This is the Vintage Valentine's swap I received from Kathy. Wonderful swap!

She sent some homemade cookies, which were the best I ever had. She doesn't

have a blog. Which she should! She is very crafty and talented.

My swap is on it's way Kathy, I hope you enjoy it!

Have a good day!

Susan

Finally, that 4 letter word. And we had enough to close the school. Snow Day! Hopefully we can get outside before the rain comes and washes it away. Off I go to play and shovel.

Have a good day!

Susan

It's that time again to hop on the train. Lisa is our wonderful host for the One World-One Heart event. It is a blog-wide giveaway event. The original idea behind this was to bring bloggers together from around the world who may never ordinarily meet. It closes the gap of the blog community and enables us to interact, discover new and wonderful people, and in the process possibly win a prize or many prizes along the way. Last year I participated and made some wonderful friends. This year, the participants are way over 500 already!

Because of all the participants. Instead of one prize, I will be having 3 prizes!

Prize #1 will be......a pattern for a table runner. And of course some sweets to help you work on it.

Prize #2 will be......

A pattern for a "Winter Wonderland" wall hanging. Plus some sweets.

Prize #3.........

A pattern for a beautiful "Flowering Vines" quilt. Plus, don't forget the candy!

To enter, all you need to do is leave a comment on this post. Everyone is welcome to enter, just be sure your comment takes me back to your blog. If you are not a blogger, than make sure to leave me your email address so I can contact you. On February 13th I will draw the winners.

Good Luck !!

Brrrrr! It's cold outside. Bundle up and make sure your hat and mittens are on. We are expecting some snow. Yeah! Maybe the little one will be able to use that snowball maker. lol Gosh, whatever happened to just putting a ball together and throwing?? Pick it up and pack it. Did you see the igloo maker ? We dug a hole in a mound of snow. What about those nice sleds, some are just beautiful? I remember having a Flyer, or sometimes used that brown box. We were outside all day. Didn't care how wet our gloves were. Didn't care that you we were cold to the bone. The best part was the hot chocolate when we came in. MMMM! Gee, life was good.

Stay Warm!
Susan

Finally getting back onto this computer after it being in the shop for a couple of weeks. Last Christmas the same thing. Thankfully, its up and working. While I didn't have it, got much needed work done around the house. You can say, I cleaned out 2008 and 2009 is looking good. Scrubbed, scoured and cleaned from top to bottom. Figured, once I got the computer back, I wouldn't be doing anything around the house. Does that happen to you? Sometimes I get glued to this machine.

I received some ornaments this week. One was postmarked 12/14. I have one that went out overseas before Christmas and still hasn't gotten there. You pay so much for what. Its the luck of the draw, maybe it gets there, maybe it doesn't. Last year, the in-law Christmas packages didn't arrive till Feb. They didn't put any tracking or insurance, who knows where they were.

One of the packages I received was from Andie. My snowman swap partner. What a wonderful package she sent. She made the sign herself from a tile. Very nice! My son took the book and the snowman blanket. Says he wont give them up. And we've been enjoying the different teas. Thank so much Andie, it was a pleasure to swap with you.

Off I go to start my day. Suppose to get some snow tomorrow, so need to go food shopping.

Happy New Year! Wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year.

Susan