Hump. Day.

Well, we are midway through the week now. I have struggled every single day this week so far - getting up, getting into the shower, getting in the car for work. I've wanted to call in every single day. I think part of that is the fact that I finally have days to take off if I want! It feels good but it's also very tempting... I need to be strong about it and hold on to those days! I went for so long last year without taking days ... I can do it again!!! I want to carry over 5 days until next year, which shouldn't be too difficult since I'm only used to getting 15 anyway. I have been here for 5 years now and that meant 5 more days!!! It doesn't seem like much, but it is... especially when I'm the queen of half days. Heh.

So last night I made my first soup. It wasn't completely from scratch, there was a packet of spices, etc. involved but there was a lot that was added that took a LONG time. But I guess, with time and practice, it goes faster and easier. We'll see about that!

It was my Dad's official birthday yesterday and I was so proud I made that soup and it turned out well that I wanted to bring some over to them, so we did. We played 2 games of Pinochle and Dad & I won both. We rock!!!

I have been having some strange dreams lately... can't remember exactly, but I know they were weird. Not sure how to remedy that situation.... sometimes I know it's things you may eat... but I think it's all in the psyche. Yeah, the psyche. :-P

Going to take it easy this weekend... I want to clean the house a little more. It's a constant, uphill battle.