...is outside my window: men working on the house behind mine - work that started with a cement truck outside said window at 6:45 this morning. Before my alarm clock went off. Resisted temptation to hurl alarm clock through the window at said cement truck. Opted for a shower instead. I even shaved my legs.
...I am thinking: that it's time to seriously purge my scrap crap. I saw what Susan Weinroth did and I'm totally inspired and motivated to do the same. Maybe this weekend. I'm also thinking that I need to watch the Netflix DVD that's been on my desk now for well over a month.
...I am thankful for: way more than I can possibly list. But for right now, it would have to be my husband and the awesome chocolate chocolate chip cookies he baked last night (I swear I've only eaten one. Nadia ate all the rest.). A man who bakes nummy things and has a cute tooshie and a sexy accent - yeah, I'm a lucky girl.
...I'm making for dinner: a phone call to Mountain Mike's pizza. One medium cheese, one large half pepperoni, half veggie.
...I'm wearing: a smile. With jeans and a purple shirt. And, for the first time in a while, just a little bit of make-up.
...I had for lunch: a turkey sandwich with red onion, lettuce and tomato, mustard and mayo, and a bag of Fritos that I shared with Nadia. She had a parfait of raspberries, vanilla yo and granola before bogarting my chips. (You know, I can't talk about parfait without hearing Donkey in my head. And you'll only understand what the hell that means if you've watched Shrek 284 times like I have.)
...I'm creating: a really simple quilt for a Christmas gift, just after I finish this post.
...I'm reading: the latest issue of Real Simple and "Housekeeping" by Marilynne Robinson (just finished "Shanghai Girls" by Lisa See and "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Loved them both!)
...I'm hoping for: a new sewing machine, a flat-screen TV for my bedroom, a snot-free house, comfortable panties and an iced coffee. And world peace.
...I'm hearing: the dryer beeping at me. SHUT UP already!
...is happening around my house: not a darn thing. Nadia is sleeping and The Bigs are in school. Niiiiiice.
...is one of my favorite things: a sushi dinner date with my husband
...are my plans for the weekend: a sushi dinner date with my husband tonight (mom is babysitting), a mini photo session with a previous photography client, photo editing, family movie night under quilts and with lots of popcorn tomorrow night, church Sunday followed by a visit with Nadia's birthfamily, scrap crap purge.
...Nadia looks like when she's pretending to cry:
(Today's post format was inspired by Ali's post today. Thanks as always, Ali, for all the inspiration!)
Have a lovely weekend!
I am feeling the urge to purge, too! Maybe we ought to form a purging coalition to inspire each other (or hold each other accountable).
Tami
Posted by: bcre8uv | October 16, 2009 at 03:41 PM
world peace and sushi... you have the perfect night! Great list.
Posted by: Allison K | October 16, 2009 at 09:56 PM
Hi T.!
I can soooooo identify with the comfortable panties!! I have been on a quest for years now, literally going through dozens of pairs---trying to find ones that breathe, don't cut into my flesh, don't give me serious panty lines or a super-wedgie, don't cut off my circulation, don't have bizzare, child-like prints all over them (because no one needs to see fruit showing through my skirt...sigh!!). The sad thing is I have some I like, but they are no longer being made. Let me know if you find any. I know you had some from Costco I believe you liked. xxxooo Lisa (who is way too obsessed with panties ;-)wink!) Glad you liked the books!! What is this month's book, BTW?
Posted by: Lisa Gillespe | October 17, 2009 at 06:36 PM
Tina, I love your blog, you write so well and your kids always look so. . . happy!! Just wondering how you got started quilting? I really don't sew other than straight lines and I really really really want to start quilting. Something needs to be done about my vintage quilts from ebay habit! Any tips?
Posted by: KathyT | October 19, 2009 at 08:13 AM