Happy Saturday!!!

[judy]

Happy weekend everybody! It is a beautiful day up here, despite the forecast of rain. I hope you are all having the same beautiful weather.

I don't now what I am going to do today. I should go over to Jessie's. Now that the kids are back in school, I don't see them as much as I did over the summer. They're all busy getting sick too, what with the cold weather starting, and the sharing of germs in school. Mackenzie has pink eye, and I hope the younger ones don't get it. If they have it, I am not going over there!

I am worried about Jessie, especially since she is having a slight MS flare up, what with the swine flu and all. She also works much too hard! I can't tell her what to do though, so I am just supportive. I think that she should rest for a couple of hours every day, or at least relax, but that's just not going to happen.

I have been organizing the house, and yesterday, did half of my kitchen cabinets! It is going to take me some time, but I feel like it is time for me to finish settling in here. I can definitelty do that already. I still have some more things to buy, but I am not going to worry about it. When I find things I love, I will buy them. In the meantime, I can definitely organize everything.

I had to go down to Westchester last week, and went to Homegoods. It's a great store. Their stuff is highly discounted, and you can get some really great things there. I got towels, and some little things I needed for the kitchen. It was fun to be able to shop in person. I am going down to the city on Monday
(the dentist again), and may stop at a couple of stores in NJ on my way home.
NJ has the best malls, especially on Route 17.

Tomorrow, I am reading a couple of pieces I wrote in my writers' workshop from, the summer, and on the 10th, I am reading a couple more someplace else. I am nervous, but I'm also excited. I think it's a great way to meet more people. I'm beginning a pottery workshop on Tuesday, and I am really excited about that. On Wednesday, I am going to try a Shakespeare reading group. I am still looking for a meditation group, and I don't think I have time for anything else!

I also am beginning to look for a new used car. Mine is beginning to cost too much, and it is just to old to keep putting money into.

I'm disappointed though. I thought I was eligible for a tax refund of about $7,500 because I'm a first time homeowner, but my accountant just called and told me I had too much income the year I bought the house. They count the money I took out of my annuity to make the down payment as income! Idiots!
I thought that would pay for a car nicely.

So....my two big expenses this year will be a car and my floor. Unless, of course, something else comes up

I got my new bedding, and I just love it! I have to do something about the drapes, but something beautiful will turn up.

[Janet]

Hi Judy!!! I just loved reading your post. You are getting into so many things and I think it's wonderful. I hope when I retire...I can find things worth while to do and keep learning. I admire you so much.

Your bedroom is simply gorgeous. It all matches so perfectly and looks so homey. I need to start getting away from the country look.

[paula1961]

Hey Judy! I sure hope your kids get to feeling better. It's been beautiful here today too I love love love your bedroom. It looks so elegant!!

[Blueyes]

WOW! The bedding looks great with your wall color!! I wish I could take that pottery class with you...sometimes I just HATE living in a small town that offers very little. Well, we DO have a 2 year college that offers different things, but they haven't had a pottery class in a long time!

I weeded my flower beds today, then I did my finger and toe nails

[DianaB]

It probably is time to get settled in and get the cabinets organized and everything put away. Your bedroom looks great!! I love the bedspread and pillows!! Everything looks so good with your wall color!!! So pretty!!!

Ok.......where is your other reading at? You kinda' just glossed over that thought!!! Is there something here that you're leaving out......obviously!!! Now you need to fill in the blanks, you ornery girl!!!

[Lindsey]

Your bedroom is beautiful Judy! Is that Max or Annie on the bed? I don't remember seeing pictures of Annie since she was just a puppy!

[pope1982]

Judy, Judy, Judy... you are such an amazing woman. I am happy to call you a friend! Your posts are always a treat to read.

I love the bedroom, can't wait to see it when it finally feels "finished" to you.
Wish you and your loved ones the absolute best times

[Marilyn]

Judy, sounds like you've settled in nicely!! You bedding is beautiful, and the perfect color for your walls. You lead a very interesting life. Thank you for letting us be a part of it.

[gja1000]

Judy! I love your bedroom wall color! And the bedding is gorgeous!

[judy]

That's Baby Annie, Linds. She follows me everywhere. She is about 4.5 pounds!

So...the first night of pottery, I didn't go! I will begin next week. It looks great in print, but it is hard to create a new life!!! Slowly, I think, is best.