Thank you for informing me that what I saw this morning was a Pileated Woodpecker!
How cool!
My gut instinct was that he was a woodpecker, but then I thought…no it can’t be, so I really didn’t think it was.
I will be on high alert for him all week. :) I got within 10 feet of him today and he wasn’t even that scared of me. I was more scared of him I think!
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Thank you for all of your comments on today’s post. Wow I am truly blessed to have you guys in my life! It is a private matter so I can’t discuss it on the blog, but please know that everything is fine.
Last night I was looking at our honeymoon pictures. And Eric said, ‘Uh oh what’s wrong?’ He knows whenever I am feeling down in the dumps I look at my honeymoon pictures to perk up my mood. I love day dreaming about traveling. :) I love looking at old pictures in general really.
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Today went well. I made about 200 Glo Bars, packaged, shipped, etc. Orders are flying in left, right, and center. It is going to be a very busy push to Christmas!
Jammed to Christmas music while I worked…
That is my current mix playing in the kitchen as I bake.
I prefer a mix of contemporary artists along with the classic old school stuff.
What kind of Christmas music do you prefer? Do you have any favourite CD’s or artists?
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Someone asked me where the heck Sketchie has been lately. Well, I will show you…
Sleeping on Eric’s sweater. He currently lives in front of the space heater. When I turn it on, it makes a little buzz and he comes walking over like a zombie. It puts him in a trance.
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On that note, I’m going to shut down.
Sorry for the lame post tonight, but I really just feel that I need to disconnect from the virtual world for a while. It can be a bit much at times.
UPDATE: Eric just tickled the crap out of me for 10 minutes. I had tears rolling down my face from laughing so hard. This is what life is all about, folks!
Have a fun night whatever you are up to!
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.
Growing up, whenever we decorated/put up the Christmas tree, we always listened to Nat King Coles Christmas album, as well as Elvis, so those two always put me in the xmas spirit!
that pumpkin pie looks delicious yummy!
Not lame! Real! Tough week, huh.
Three thoughts:
1) You have a real sweetie of a husband (go Eric!)
2) Sometimes life kicks you in the butt. We persevere, we hold on, we keep going. And sometimes that involves some good old curling up in a ball and feeling like a big old muddy emotional mess until it passes. You are not alone!
3) Yay for Sketchie! Missed you buddy.
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OK, so maybe FOUR things:
4) You need some Johnny Mathis on that playlist. I highly recommend “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” because it puts me into full blown sobs of nostalgia for my home (Maine) and reminds me that while we are all totally whacked (LOL), nonetheless I love my totally-whacked family.
Feel better, Ange. Unplug and relax! We’ll see you when we see you, woman.
Enya does a gorgeous Silent Night in Irish. My husband speaks Irish and was singing along last night. It brought me to good tears. I love classic Christmas music, but I hate Blue Christmas no matter who sings it. So annoying, in my opinion!
Love the Christmas playlist. I will have to add some Michael Buble to my mix this year! I also enjoy a mix of contemporary music and classics. I have over 3 cds of Christmas music, and have added even more to my iTunes since burning those discs. Just talking about Christmas music makes me want to pull it out now!!
Hope you are feeling better and there are no big concerns or worries going on. It’s normal to have some crappy days every once in a while, and I believe that a good cry is healthy for us sometimes (at least for us women! hehe).
Aren’t the Amy Grant christmas songs the best? I’ve listened to them forever…I have some holiday playlists similar to yours, but mine include Kenny G and Barry Manilow. I’m such a dork. :)
I’m so with you – Christmas isn’t Christmas without Barry Manilow!
I love the new and the old Xmas stuff…any Xmas song really! Mariah Carey is key in my house…along with Tony Bennett and Bing Crosby!
Wow, you really did get close to that bird :)
Jessica already suggested Amy Grant, so I will second it! We used to jam out to her cds as kids. Nat King Cole and any of the crooners are my favorites too. I just love the sentimentality they bring!
I love holiday jazz! It’s the best!
Oooh! I think it’s almost time for me to get out my Christmas music too! I’m sorry that you’ve had a bit of a rough time. Sometimes you need a good cry. It really does act as a release of all of the pent up feelings. And there is no better- no SAFER- place, than in the arms of your husband, late at night, in the dark of your bedroom. Eric sounds like quite the husband… especially for that much needed tickle fest! In my opinion, we need a good cry. We also need our problems to help us realize just how much more “good” we have in our lives.
I hope things look up for you and everything works out! BIG HUGS!
Have you listened to Il Divo’s Christmas music? It gives me chills, it is so good!
Eeeeeeeek I hate being tickled!! I used to get held down by my older brother and little sister, and they would tickle me until I crying! I am SO ticklish!
Sketchie is so darn cute! My cat has taken to curling up on my yoga mat ALL DAY. EVERY DAY. She even has an angry meow for me when I try to use it! <3 cats
Great tunes!! My husband went to school with Josh Groban for a bit and listening to his music always makes me smile :)
Today was one of those days for me!! I FELL while trying to go running after work (in the dark) and just broke down bawling. One emotional phone call to my mom, 45 minutes on the elliptical, and a big bandaid later, I am ready to wake up to a better day tomorrow :)
“When I turn it on, it makes a little buzz and he comes walking over like a zombie.”
-This made me laugh out loud. Totally reminds me of my cat back home.
I have to say, as a college student who has gone through pretty much everything you’ve written about regarding eating disorders and internalization problems, your blog is one of the most comforting things I’ve ever stumbled upon on the Internet. As cliche as it sounds, you’re a huge inspiration for me and I look forward to reading a little bit about your life every day! Thanks so much.
Greatest Christmas CD of all time (in my eyes): Boney M Christmas!!
Sometimes a girl just needs a good cry- hope all is well :)
Great music! I can’t believe Christmas is around the corner!
My FAVORITE Christmas CD is called The Hotel Cafe presents Winter Songs – it’s a compilation of well, winter songs, some of which are your typical christmas songs. It’s just so beautiful :) One of the songs was on Brothers and Sisters the other night! :) You should check it out, I’m sure you’d love it!
Hanson Christmas Album “Snowed In” is priceless. Check it out. Seriously.