A light at the end of the tunnel
Fall recruiting season is winding down, and we have only 3 more interviews to go for our 2007 Summer Associates. THANK GOD! That was a big crush of interviews in a short period of time. Then I can get back to my regularly scheduled chaos.
I am happy to report that the puppy is fully house trained. I love that little punk! He tells us when he needs to go to the bathroom by going to the door and pawing at it -- and if we're not in the room and can't hear him, he gives us a little bark to let us know it's time. No accidents!
We went to my dad's this weekend -- Mushu's first road trip. He didn't have any accidents there, either -- which I thought was great considering he didn't actually know the place. The only slip-up was two little piddles because he got excited when he saw my dad, then my step mom. But he didn't let much out. He also got to meet two other dogs -- an 11-year old Beagle and a nearly 1-year old Silky Terrier. The Terrier pretty much terrorized him at first -- she's like a ball of fire and didn't give him 2 seconds to get acclimated. He cowered in the beginning -- but by the time we left less than 48 hours later, he was chasing her around. Of course, he also tried to hump her constantly. The older dog didn't do as well with him. She kept snapping at him and once actually managed to bite his face. He learned to keep his distance. I was disappointed, because she's usually a pretty good dog -- but she was also used to having the place to herself until less than a year ago, then I brought another dog into her territory. Anyway, it was a good visit with good food and good champagne.
I bought my Christmas cards last weekend, so that was something I could check off my list. And on Sunday while I was watching Desperate Housewives I wrote on some photos I'm putting in our Christmas cards. Oh, and I officially started my Christmas shopping a few weeks ago when I found something for the husband (a stocking stuffer), then found something else for him last week. Let the games begin! I've decided that my shopping will have to occur as I see things that make me think of people rather than having dedicated shopping trips. I usually end up with better gifts for others that way and it's less stressful. I just don't want to do that whole holiday rush thing. We'll probably be doing Christmas at our house again, too, so it'll be nice if we get the Christmas shopping out of the way early. Yeah, I know it's October but let's face it -- Christmas crap shows up in the malls in July! I already have all the Hallmark ornaments I want from this year's batch. Hey, I need to be ahead on SOMETHING!
I also finally went to the gym yesterday for the first time in a few months. I only went for just over a half hour, and though I'm dressed for it I won't be able to go this morning 1) because I'm typing this stupid thing; and 2) I want to get to work a little earlier today. I'm going to try try try to go tonight. I feel like I have a little more energy this week so I'll do my best!
We had the carpets cleaned recently now that the dog is trained -- and it wasn't really even because of the house training that it needed it, it just hasn't been done since we moved in 4 years ago! It looked pretty good, all things considered. Now it looks better. And I feel better because it's done.
We also finally replaced the CD/stereo in the husband's truck because the CD player has been broken for eons and I didn't think it was fair that he had no CD player. With all the time we spend in our cars getting to and from work, it's a pretty inexpensive way to amuse yourself! Another thing checked off the list.
Other than that, just working and trying to keep up with the house work. Two full time jobs!
Did I mention also that we had dinner at Tony Baloney's a few weeks ago, the night before it closed down for good? If you're from my area and have never been, you missed out. We had the best meatball sandwiches ever there. I was bummed I didn't go more often -- I hadn't even taken the husband before that because he's anti-sandwich. He feels like he eats enough of them at work. It's so not the same, but he's stubborn. And I didn't push it. And now it's gone! 46 years that place was around. My mom worked for that place for about 20 of those years, off and on. It was nice to see Tony and his family and have one last meatball sandwich. I have the recipe for the meatballs, so I'm gonna try & make them. I don't have the sauce recipe, but I think if I e-mail him and ask for it, maybe he'll give it to me! Otherwise, I'll have to make do.
Okay, I finally blogged something. Yay, me! Time to get ready for work! Should be interesting today. A lot of people are really into Halloween so seeing the costumes should be fun. I'm not participating because I just don't have time. That's why I'm on to Christmas already!
I am happy to report that the puppy is fully house trained. I love that little punk! He tells us when he needs to go to the bathroom by going to the door and pawing at it -- and if we're not in the room and can't hear him, he gives us a little bark to let us know it's time. No accidents!
We went to my dad's this weekend -- Mushu's first road trip. He didn't have any accidents there, either -- which I thought was great considering he didn't actually know the place. The only slip-up was two little piddles because he got excited when he saw my dad, then my step mom. But he didn't let much out. He also got to meet two other dogs -- an 11-year old Beagle and a nearly 1-year old Silky Terrier. The Terrier pretty much terrorized him at first -- she's like a ball of fire and didn't give him 2 seconds to get acclimated. He cowered in the beginning -- but by the time we left less than 48 hours later, he was chasing her around. Of course, he also tried to hump her constantly. The older dog didn't do as well with him. She kept snapping at him and once actually managed to bite his face. He learned to keep his distance. I was disappointed, because she's usually a pretty good dog -- but she was also used to having the place to herself until less than a year ago, then I brought another dog into her territory. Anyway, it was a good visit with good food and good champagne.
I bought my Christmas cards last weekend, so that was something I could check off my list. And on Sunday while I was watching Desperate Housewives I wrote on some photos I'm putting in our Christmas cards. Oh, and I officially started my Christmas shopping a few weeks ago when I found something for the husband (a stocking stuffer), then found something else for him last week. Let the games begin! I've decided that my shopping will have to occur as I see things that make me think of people rather than having dedicated shopping trips. I usually end up with better gifts for others that way and it's less stressful. I just don't want to do that whole holiday rush thing. We'll probably be doing Christmas at our house again, too, so it'll be nice if we get the Christmas shopping out of the way early. Yeah, I know it's October but let's face it -- Christmas crap shows up in the malls in July! I already have all the Hallmark ornaments I want from this year's batch. Hey, I need to be ahead on SOMETHING!
I also finally went to the gym yesterday for the first time in a few months. I only went for just over a half hour, and though I'm dressed for it I won't be able to go this morning 1) because I'm typing this stupid thing; and 2) I want to get to work a little earlier today. I'm going to try try try to go tonight. I feel like I have a little more energy this week so I'll do my best!
We had the carpets cleaned recently now that the dog is trained -- and it wasn't really even because of the house training that it needed it, it just hasn't been done since we moved in 4 years ago! It looked pretty good, all things considered. Now it looks better. And I feel better because it's done.
We also finally replaced the CD/stereo in the husband's truck because the CD player has been broken for eons and I didn't think it was fair that he had no CD player. With all the time we spend in our cars getting to and from work, it's a pretty inexpensive way to amuse yourself! Another thing checked off the list.
Other than that, just working and trying to keep up with the house work. Two full time jobs!
Did I mention also that we had dinner at Tony Baloney's a few weeks ago, the night before it closed down for good? If you're from my area and have never been, you missed out. We had the best meatball sandwiches ever there. I was bummed I didn't go more often -- I hadn't even taken the husband before that because he's anti-sandwich. He feels like he eats enough of them at work. It's so not the same, but he's stubborn. And I didn't push it. And now it's gone! 46 years that place was around. My mom worked for that place for about 20 of those years, off and on. It was nice to see Tony and his family and have one last meatball sandwich. I have the recipe for the meatballs, so I'm gonna try & make them. I don't have the sauce recipe, but I think if I e-mail him and ask for it, maybe he'll give it to me! Otherwise, I'll have to make do.
Okay, I finally blogged something. Yay, me! Time to get ready for work! Should be interesting today. A lot of people are really into Halloween so seeing the costumes should be fun. I'm not participating because I just don't have time. That's why I'm on to Christmas already!
posted by PlatinumGirl at 7:11 AM
2 Comments:
I'm glad your puppy is housetrained! Glad to see your back!:)
Pixie: Us, too! And, thanks!
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