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Daily things 5️⃣ Five Things Tuesday

1. Son forget the grill for deer camp
2. Drove up last night to drop off
3. 64 degrees at 8500 feet at 6PM
4. Some orange showing on a few trees
5. Love fall in the mountains
 
  • This is the slowest time of the federal fiscal year at my job.
  • My youngest continues to fight against doing homework although she did it today without being asked.
  • I’m ready for fall. It’s been a hot, humid, and wet summer.
  • Time seems to pass by so quickly these days.
  • Headed to Boston for a 3 day work retreat. First time they’ve ever tried this.
 
1 - lovely weather to talk a walk around the square after lunch
2 - cooking dinner tonight, but I need to decide what to cook
3 - I was cut off in traffic twice morning on the way into the office - grrr
4 - my Clemson fan friend doesn't want to talk football right now
5 - evaluations are done
 
1) Just finished a call that was all about killing a project.

2) I'm behind on some stuff at home. Need a day (or two) off to get things done!

3) Brain is tired. It's like drinking from the fire hose right now.

4) I think I should have had a second cup of coffee this morning.

5) I'm ready for a nap.
 
1. Bike ride tonight.
2. I'm counting proposed inlets on a plan, and I like it.
3. I'd better charge my bike light.
4. I've been feeling left out of some things lately, even though I choose to stay away.
5. I'm feeling restless these days. I'm trying to plan a road trip.
 
1) Presentation for the kick off of our Comp Plan to the Planning Board went very well last night. They seemed to really understand the power that they hold towards shaping the City and the next iteration of growth. Now let's see if they can navigate the politics of it all.
2) I have been fatigued lately. Not sure if I have been fighting something or it is burn-out.
3) My youngest has his birthday early next month. He is reaching an age where we got his brothers their first cell phones and is already asking for accessories and cases. Not sure I like the idea of it.
4) The other day a coworker told me that I am relentless to get the best possible deal for the Town, regardless who it is we are negotiating with. This was just after a meeting with our DOT who didn't want to admit that we have the growth that we have.
5) Our middle son who is on the autism spectrum started middle school a few weeks ago. A ton of firsts including riding a bus to and from school with other kids, dealing with a locker, switching classes for each subject, and all sorts of things. Just got off the phone with his case worker and he is doing phenominal and is operating completely independent from her assistance, is actively participating in class, and has caught on super quickly with navigating the school and the bus situations. This is the same kid that had a melt down last year because he heard the song "We don't talk about Bruno" on the school PA system before school and shut down because his caseworker was out sick one day and attempted to leave the school to come home.
 
1 - one of the candidates for council came in and asked if he could put up an election sign on stop sign poles - I'm surprised he asked
2 - I'm the only one in the office today, its overcast and drizzling outside
3 - had dinner with 2 other couples last night - good food but terrible service - we were there for 2.5 hours but had a great time catching up
4 - Comp Plan adoption next week & there has been very little comment about it
5 - good friend of ours bought a 12' skeleton on clearance after Halloween last year at Home Depot - they put it up yesterday & the eyes light up too
 
Bike ride this evening. We're trying to fit in as many rides as we can before the time change and cold weather.

Cold and rainy weather will probably cause me to cancel a big bike ride on Saturday.

Sometimes I want to just go with autocorrect because some suggestions make me giggle.

One of my sons can be really jerky, but sometimes his kind heart shows through.

Working at home for the past two weeks has been a challenge. I'd rather watch the construction work at the fire hall.
 
1 - never owned a minivan
2 - low is projected to be in the 40s this weekend...small fall
3 - please don't ask me who to vote for (can't wait for silly season to be over)
4 - contractors supposed to done with renovations of our building this Friday, but it ain't going to happen
5 - sitting on the deck is dangerous right now with the acorns falling - they hurt when they hit ya.
 
1) Slept like a log last night. On my second cup of coffee to try to get up and going strong.

2) Hubby not in a good mood - both his fantasy teams aren't doing well.

3) I purged some kitchen cookware I haven't used in 4+ years. I donate it so someone may find it useful.

4) It's still in the 90s here. But a cold front is coming! With rain!

5) I'm ready for my new windows to arrive. I hope it's soon!
 
  1. yesterday was not so good BUT TODAY IS THE BEST! IM BACK BABY
  2. My socks have sombreros on them, sadly no tacos
  3. bullet journaling is like the one system that has finally given me planner peace
  4. i had to drive sunday and im still pissed about it
  5. im planning a convening at the end of the month and yalllllllllll ALL.THE.DETAILS. and I am not a detail oriented person
  6. PS a last minute bonus...my favorite thing is when you talk to coworkers about upcoming deadlines for MONTHS and then when you finally are near the deadline they try to give you grief that 2 weeks is not enough time
 
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Lime washed the floors of my house over the weekend - then scooted the washing machine across the floor and scraped lines in it...

Cold front on the way!

Assignment: rewrite proposed ordinance to 1/3 the pages.

Daughter found out that wildlife guides are just cooler comic books.

Staff report edits...
 
joscoffee said:
Lime washed the floors of my house over the weekend - then scooted the washing machine across the floor and scraped lines in it...

Cold front on the way!

Assignment: rewrite proposed ordinance to 1/3 the pages.

Daughter found out that wildlife guides are just cooler comic books.

Staff report edits...
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just change the ordinance to: "everything is allowed. leave me alone" hahahaha
 
1. Submitted application for tickets to Eurocup 2024!
2. Two day work week for me!
3. German stores are already displaying Christmas items!
4. I use a lot of exclamation points!!
5. My car needs new tires.
 
1 - heading to state planning conference
2 - punch list on new building isn't too bad, but some of the items found were very obvious
3 - truck needs inspected, but that will have to wait until next week
4 - local elections are continuing to be a cluster & probably 2 Council seats turnover, but Mayor's race is still a ?
5 - I think I said it already, but the Comp Plan has been adopted! That's a very good thing.
 
1. At my last job I stood too much.
2. At this job I sit too much.
3. Sushi for dinner!
4. I've woken up at 4am the past two mornings and not been able to fall back asleep.
5.
Tired Donald Duck GIF by Mickey Mouse
 
I've been working at a highway service plaza. You just don't see truckers dressed in Western garb these days.

I love working outside.

I love playing outside, but become more like a couch potato when the weather gets cold and the evenings get dark.

Manners and courtesy are good.

As I grow older, I don't desire all the heavy, junky food I used to love. I don't know how I feel about that.
 
1. Soup and grilled cheese weather.
2. Still haven't turned on the heat.
3. But we do have 4 space heaters blasting away.
4. I wish managers understood that after a certain point/age their employees don't need help with goal setting. My goal is to get paid.
5. How many days until spring?
 
1 - very busy getting the new building to be finaled
2 - we've been told to be operational there on Nov 6th
3 - having chili tonight because the weather turned a little cooler
4 - it was 42 this morning
5 - going to vegas this weekend
 
1. Battling a rough cold but I'm pushing through. Slowly getting better. Probably the horse medicine I bought off Craig's List. :oops:
2. We really don't get along well with our county. I could accept that better than all the phony backslapping and glad handing that goes on.
3. Just because you drew a road on a piece of paper 20 years ago doesn't mean it's a good idea.
4. We really need a purchasing manager.
5. I don't think I'd ever go back to Vegas even if someone else paid for it.
 
1) Chilly morning, but nice afternoon!

2) Spent a little time outside and now my hair's a mess.

3) Wonder what's for dinner . . .

4) Feeling better than yesterday but not back to 100%.

5) More software changes at the office. I was just barely used to the system we already have!
 
1. Back at work
2. I feel like my defenses are down because I'm feeling lots of anxiety over rather common work interactions
3. black bug's blood (say it fast three times)
4. More Halloween decorations in the neighborhood than I've ever seen
5. Fall is a great season. Peak colors right now
 
1. furniture moving begins today
1. there are still items lacking to be completed by the contractor
1. we are targeting being operational on Nov 6th, but we'll see
1. I slept hard last night & still very tired today
1. Keep your friends close
 
1) Grey and yucky today, hope it rains soon.

2) Rangers :baseball: won Game 7! World Series here we come!

3) Hubby took the day off yesterday. I was jealous, but then remembered, I'm taking a day off next week!

4) Hoping for a quiet day in the office today. Not a high chance, but hoping.

5) Not ready for Halloween.
 
My mandolin teacher isn't inspiring me, so I'm talking to a different instructor today.

Indian Summer Is pretty nice this week.

I'm going to Louisville this weekend!

Work may keep me from a bike ride this afternoon.

I rented a cabin in a state park for next weekend.
 
1 - in my mind I can still do certain physical things, but my body says 'who are you f-ing kidding'
2 - the Christmas Catalog Postal Onslaught has begun, 6 came in the mail yesterday
3 - well it's election day & the results will determine my mood for the near future
4 - there was a suicidal squirrel in the street this morning on the way to work, but I did not fulfill his desired destiny
5 - I just heard a great quote - he's young and willing to learn mistakes
 
1) Ugg. Work. Ugg. Meetings.

2) Easy drive in today.

3) Blister!!

4) I need more coffee. Or more sleep. Or maybe both??

5) Had a sneezing fit this morning so strong my glasses fell off. :oops:
 
Someone brought homegrown fruits to work today and I was the lucky recipient of a fine beet.
No one warned us about the dangers of toys on the floor in the dark.
Conference coming soon!
The mystery of changing times and why gaining an hour makes you tired
How to change a voicemail message?
 
1- it's a rainy rainy day - we need it badly
2 - met a former colleague for lunch today - an hour wasn't enough time to catch up
3 - my 88yo aunt passed away last weekend - she had been suffering for a year
4 - looks like this weekend is going to be very busy - but we are staying basically local
5 - there seems to be a calmer demeanor around city hall since the election - huh, imagine that
 
% - my favourite colour is moss green
$ - my favourite affectation is replacing American English with British English
@ - night number 3 of spaghetti squash. Don't get me wrong, I like it, just not necessarily three days straight
* - there's currently a regular city planner position open in my burg (PM me if interested)
# - Agatha Christie is not my favourite mystery writer
 
1) Strange dreams, awake numerous times - it was a rough night. I'm tired.

2) Have a dentist appt later today.

3) My cube neighbor has a sinus infection. Not fun listening to her today.

4) Turned in a request to use some of my use-it-or-lose-it time before the end of the year.

5) Should have a new book arriving today!
 
1) Had a bunch of electrical work done in the house - new potlights, lighting, dedicated circuit for the treadmill.

2) Happy Wife, Happy Life.

3) Bunch of holes to patch up now.

4) Hiring someone to take care of that too.

5) See point 2.
 
1. It's been raining since the middle of the night. We're on water conservation right now, so we need this rain.
2. I'm on vacation this week. The one thing I wished I could do isn't happening this week.
3. My new mandolin teacher is teaching me how to be a mandolin player. I feel like I wasted a year with the other teacher.
4. I'm already thinking about a bike trip for next year.
5. I have my eye on an antique table for my kitchen. The price is right, but it might be too large for the room.
 
1 - picked up my car during lunch & I want to go driving
2 - the Boston debut album was & is still one of my favorites + I've seen them in concert 3 times
3 - the window in my new office is much bigger and better than the previous office
4 - I made omelets for dinner last night with the last of the leftover ham from Thanksgiving
5 - due to the new building, I have a couple line items overbudget.
 
1) Refrigerator issues this morning. Hubby seems to have MacGyver'ed a solution for now.

2) Tired. But still at work.

3) Not feeling the holiday spirit yet. Might be because this is the first holiday season without my mom.

4) Re #3: I may not put up a tree this year. Other stuff, yes, but not the tree.

5) Already have plans for the 2 family Christmas get-togethers - and this year, they don't conflict!
 
Salmissra said:
1) Refrigerator issues this morning. Hubby seems to have MacGyver'ed a solution for now.

2) Tired. But still at work.

3) Not feeling the holiday spirit yet. Might be because this is the first holiday season without my mom.

4) Re #3: I may not put up a tree this year. Other stuff, yes, but not the tree.

5) Already have plans for the 2 family Christmas get-togethers - and this year, they don't conflict!
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Re: #3: It can be hard. I lost my father a few days before Christmas in 2016 after a brief illness. I was a grinch for a couple years afterward. Even to this day I won't work on December 19 because I don't want to stare at that date all day.
 
1. Probably shouldn't have taken a nap from 6pm - 7pm.
2. Stayed up late tweaking my resume.
3. An email about an opportunity is just an email, right?
4. Working our way through our Christmas movie list.
5. 12 more days of work for this year!
 
It's cloudy and dark here. Time to get out the happy light.

I don't like giving presentations.

Amazon is supposed to deliver my tree topper today.

I have no idea what to have for dinner.

JNA has me dreaming about retirement. It's going to be a dream for a while.
 
1) Really want a nap - it's a huge challenge to keep my eyes open.

2) My cube neighbor is the noisiest eater!

3) I am behind on one project, but ready to kick off two projects (same city and proposed use, but different locations).

4) I really don't care that I'm late on the project.

5) But I need to get it done. Onward into the breach!
 
1. Parliamentary procedure session in two hours
2. I like pretzels but not as much as potato chips
3. my phone battery holds a charge barely a few hours
4. we've really been getting mileage out of leftovers lately
5. My beer consumption has dropped by over 90% since August.
 
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