Complicated Simplicity

right now (no. 10)...

thinking- about how I really should (and would like to) blog more...I think I need to write up some ideas for posts.

feeling- tired.

eating- nothing.

drinking- iced tea (unsweetened). I'm still pop free and loving it-I drink lots of iced tea and water and every now and then I may have a Burgerville lemonade (strawberry right now-I can't wait for blackberries to come into season!!!)

reading- some guidebooks and four other books (all at the same time-I think I need to finish one or two up!)

watching- 24 season 2 on Netflix streaming

wearing- jeans and an old Old Navy flag shirt from 2006 (I remember buying them at an outlet mall while on vacation in Branson, MO)

smelling- fresh air. I am big on having the window/door open a crack whenever possible.

hearing- the tv-I'm watching 24. I'm on season 2. Paul and I watched the first one and started the second, but Paul couldn't handle some of the writing's weak points and gave up. I agree, there are some major issues in the story that could've been tightened up a bit, but I'm still enjoying it. The writing is just a tad weak (I know, I have super high expectations), but I'm hoping it will improve.

loving- looking through my guidebooks for more things to fill up our summer :-)

hating- that the rain disrupted our plans twice so far this week

hoping- we spend hour after hour outside this weekend.

waiting- for the beautiful day that has been predicted for tomorrow!!!

planning- a bunch of hikes and walks for us to go on this weekend and next week.

right now (no. 09)...

 

thinking- about this next week's advent activities

feeling- very cozy

eating- nothing, but I'm going to make some pasta in a little bit.

drinking- good ol' Coca-cola

reading- Sunset (magazine) and a couple of Portland Travel guides

watching- NCIS-season 7 with Paul

wearing- jeans and a Detroit Red Wings shirt

smelling- Balsam and Cedar candle from Bath and Body Works-smells festive!

hearing- the tv

loving- the whole Christmas season-this year's is the best yet

hating- that the wind is supposed to keep howling tomorrow-we're thinking we'll have to postpone this week's outdoor adventure

hoping- we can get one or two Christmas movies from Netflix next week

waiting- for my crops to grow on Frontierville-ha! :-)

planning- my 2011 goals...I always end up with a ton (even when I try to limit myself), but I'm trying to only include things I *really* want to do. :-)

right now (no. 08)...

thinking- about my next minibook

feeling- itchy...ha! :-)

eating- crackers and cheese

drinking- orange juice

reading- Portland Monthly magazines (the four issues i have)

watching- The Stepford Wives on Netflix-streaming (and waiting for the next disc of Grey's season 5 to arrive

wearing- boot cut jeans and a blue Mickey Mouse shirt (I've grown out of the bold graphics on t-shirt phase, but this one has nice type, glitter and p fell in love with it the moment he saw it in the Disney store, so he bought it for me) 

smelling- Autumn Apple candle from Bath and Body Works

hearing- the wind blowing outside, and the Skype noise (Robbie and I are chatting)

loving- that p loves my minibooks and is so supportive of my making more

hating- that I don't want to clean...ha! If I could just "want" to clean, our house would look so much better. Ha!

hoping- p gets the day after Thanksgiving off so we can go to the tree lighting downtown

waiting- for p to get home from work...a few more hours to go

planning- to play some Super Mario Bros. Wii with p when he gets home. to get started on a new minibook (I need to get some more paper). to go through my travel guides/magazines and get some good plans for adventures for 2011. :-)

right now (no. 07)...

thinking- about how awesome the afternoon with p was

feeling- accomplished

eating- nothing at the moment...it's almost 1am!!! :-)

drinking- also nothing right now.

reading- 20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill...love this collection of short stories!

watching- season three of Grey's Anatomy (catching up on all I missed-I just started watching at the beginning of last year)

wearing- boot cut jeans and my Michigan Distric shirt from Celebrate Life (from HS)...p hates this shirt, but it's so comfy. 

smelling- a Febreeze candle...Pumpkin Harvest (p picked it and bought it on his own...we love seasonal candles-we just picked up two more from Bath and Body Works, autumn and autumn apple)

hearing- the tv

loving- the quiet that night brings

hating- that I can't seem to get my sleep schedule back on track

hoping- for another beautiful day tomorrow...we're planning on heading to the park

waiting- for our ballots to arrive...should be anytime (OR voting is done by mail in ballot)

planning- on doing some hiking in one of our favorite parks tomorrow...we've been really trying to take advantage of the beautiful weather and our beautiful location and step up our adventures instead of sitting at home every single day. :-)

right now (no. 6)...

thinking- about so much stuff....my brain has been on overload the past few days.

feeling- much better than I was earlier in the week. So glad that's over.

eating- apple slices.

drinking- Cranberry Raspberry juice. Hoping to clean out all of the germies. :-)

reading- still nothing...I haven't felt like digging through our stacks of books to find something to read.

watching- Dancing with the Stars.

wearing- boot cut jeans and a long-sleeved pink shirt. I'm barefoot, of course :-)

smelling- Swiffer mop stuff (I just mopped).

hearing- the dishwasher running

loving- organization and lists

hating- how much laundry needs to be done.

hoping- to get some good mail soon! Ha! I love the mail. :-)

waiting- for Paul to get out of class at ten.

planning- to take our much-anticipated trip to the coast...we've been planning and yet haven't quite made it happen yet.

right now (no. 5)...

thinking- about my dreams and goals and how to achieve them and break them into little steps.

feeling- super happy and in love :-)

eating- nothing, but the last thing I had was a cupcake

drinking- nothing, but the last thing I had was milk....I'm very into milk right now, although I think I'm going to make a jug of iced tea tomorrow (trying to get hooked on it again, it's better for me than pop and I drink more than plain water)

reading- nothing...I need to figure out a new book to start, but Paul and I are reading through Mockingjay together!

watching- The Office season 6-it's on instant streaming from Netflix (along with 30 Rock season 4)!!! I'm hoping to get caught up so I can watch the current seasons. I put My Name Is Earl season 3 on hold for awhile, and just finished up Grey's Season 2.

wearing- boot cut jeans, bright green Old Navy tank and a grey cardigan...love the look. I want tanks and cardis for Christmas this year, because this is going to be my new look for autumn/winter. I feel super cute today!

smelling- a sweet smelling dog (he got a bath the other day)

hearing- the tv, and Paul's occasional sighs and snores from the bedroom.

loving- looking at the moon through binoculars...oh my gosh the craters/texture is so amazing.

hating- laundry...it piles up so fast, and we don't have quarters yet again. :-)

hoping- to get Paul to play a game of Ticket to Ride with me in the next couple of days.

waiting- for Beauty and the Beast!!!! It's only my favorite Disney movie ever and it's coming out on the 5th...I can't wait to get it!!! :-)

planning- a few projects for the next couple of months (getting the closet organized, getting my photos scanned and a couple others)

right now (no. 4)...

thinking- about what I need to do tomorrow to get this house cleaned up.

feeling- very relaxed

eating- an apple (a Gala-organic)

drinking- nothing

reading- still working through Mockingjay.

watching- My Name is Earl season 2...love it!

smelling- the bonfire from next door

hearing- the fan bringing in nice cool air after the past couple of hot days!

loving- staying up late...I don't know why, but it's my best thinking time after Paul and Wa go to bed and I just put the tv on and work on plans and lists and thoughts.

hating- that I have to resize my photos if I want them to look good on Facebook (I never had to do this before). It's not that big of a deal, but it's just an extra step.

hoping- to have all of the photos from our move all edited and uploaded to Facebook by the end of the week

waiting- until I can get my new barrentree product ordered and ready to go! :-)

planning- on going tidepooling and beachcombing on Saturday with Paul.

right now (no. 3)...

thinking- about all of the things I want to do this autumn. I really want to get out there and enjoy it this year. I tend to be really good at making the plans, but not as good with the followthrough.

feeling- the dog laying on my feet. He chooses strange places to sleep sometimes.

eating- baked potatoes were for dinner tonight.

drinking- root beer, again....I know, I know.

reading- Mockingjay!!!! So excited to be getting into the final book of this series.

watching- all sorts of new fall shows. Watch for a post about my thoughts soon.

smelling- crisp autumn air. Love it!

hearing- nothing.

loving- making lists. I've always loved them, but I have been making lots of them lately.

hating- that Paul is unable to visit his family to meet the new nephew and help his mom out with the girls this weekend.

hoping- that I can have my Etsy shop updated and up and running again by November.

waiting- on God for some direction about what to do with my life. I have so many passions, and I have no idea where to focus and on what.

planning- that adventure for Paul this next week. We decided we'd just spend a day on the coast. Hiking a trail or two, beachcombing, tidepooling, picnicking and just walking along the shore. It will be awesome and wonderful and epic.

right now (no. 02)...

thinking- about Paul's birthday tomorrow. It kind of snuck up on me and I have absolutely nothing planned for the actual day (although I've been thinking about an adventure for next week)

feeling- very blessed and loved by Paul and my amazing family.

eating- nothing...we're having leftover taco casserole when Paul gets home from work at 9p. I'll have to share the recipe sometime, it's a favorite (super easy and super delicious).

drinking- root beer

reading- I haven't started another book. I sooooo want to get Mockingjay, since I just finished Catching Fire. Paul and I are about 150 pages into Catching Fire together.

watching- 30 Rock season 3-I like to have it on while I do other things, which is how I move through shows so quickly. I'm also three discs through Grey's Anatomy season 2 (takes a little longer since I can't stream them-ha!). 

smelling- Glade carpet freshening powder. It's not my favorite scent, but I do love having fresh carpets (rather than stinky dog smelling carpets). Next time, I'm thinking I'll just use Arm & Hammer or get something with no scent.

hearing- the dishwasher running, 30 Rock on the tv and Wawa sighing in his sleep.

loving- the cooler air and changing season. I loooooove autumn, and can hardly wait to see what that looks like in Oregon. Hoping to have my autumn to-do list up in a few days. :-)

hating- that I have a huge pile of laundry and no quarters!!! It's been quite the adjustment-not being able to throw a load in anytime, not being able to throw a soiled towel or shirt right in the washer to wait for the next load, and trying to remember to get quarters...:-)

hoping- that Paul has a really spectacular birthday tomorrow

waiting- for Karla's baby to be born...still (she was due on the 18th). Here are my updated guesses: Born on Sep 22nd, between 1pm and 5pm, but probably closest to 3:00ish. Weighing 9lbs and 4oz. 20.5 inches long. And they say it's a boy, but I'm going to say that there is a 8% chance it's going to come out another girl. Ha! :-)

planning- a super fun adventure for Paul next week. I'm still not quite sure where we will go, but have a few options (Mt. Rainier NP, Redwoods NP, Crater Lake NP or Olympic NP). Also thinking maybe a little trip to some nice garden or park (he's been dying to explore Mt. Tabor more).

right now...

thinking- about what I need to do to get my etsy shop going again. New products and new ideas are in the making

feeling- super content and rested and happy today

eating- Gala apples that are perfection in my mouth. Soooooo delicious. Honeycrisp are my favorites, but these apples are a pretty good substitute right now.

drinking- raspberry lemonade

reading- Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins....love this trilogy (The Hunger Games)

watching- 30 Rock season 1. I just finished all five seasons of The Office that are available to stream. Hoping to see season 6 pretty quick here.

smelling- rain and fresh air. We leave our sliding door open 100% of the time unless it's raining in and Oregon smells soooo amazing!

hearing- birds outside somewhere, and a dog barking.

loving- all of the planning and list-making that I've been doing lately. I feel like my life is returning to me! Ha!

hating- that we haven't seen more of what Oregon is and has to offer yet...we've gotta get on that.

hoping- that we really like the church we're going to check out tomorrow.

waiting- for Karla's baby to be born...here are my guesses: Born on Sep 20th, between 10am and 2pm, but probably closest to 1:30ish. Weighing 9lbs and 2oz. 20.5 inches long. And they say it's a boy, but I'm going to say that there is a 5% chance it's going to come out another girl. Ha! :-)

planning- new projects and blog posts and a schedule for myself and plans to open my Etsy shop soon