No one panic. . . .I know it's been a long time since I wrote in this thing, it's been over a week now. Not to say at least, I've been stopping by once in a while to check up on a few things on my piczo account and then some.

I haven't been feeling good these comple of days. maybe its the weather to blame but I dont think that the case.
Lack of motovation and inspiration? Getting stuck in the same darn routine? Now we're talking. I need to find a way to bust out of it.


Just a while ago, I went shopping and got some 'love inspired' romance books. Lately i've been reading the 'superromance' books. I let V, a guy I work with read the ones I already finished. A joke was made by one of the co-workers that I was "hitting(making a move) on him". YEAH RIIIGHT! The day before that I was going home. It was around 7'ish and he was explaning about a book he was reading. I ask him if he ad heard about the books I've been reading and he said he hasn't. He seemed interested enough.


I've been working on some new stuff for the heros and villins. It kinda died out a little bit.
for those who dont know what I am talking about
http://www.journalscape.com/beautiful_brown_eyes/2008-09-26-13:22
Right now I think I am going to do the Villins.



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10 do-ahead prep ideas so you can enjoy (not endure) the holidays
by Dory Devlin, Shine staff
We are on the verge of that pre-holiday time when we can feel completely overwhelmed by all we plan to do, or -- if we do it the way we say we want to do it every year -- we can feel organized, inspired and maybe even look forward to the holidays.

The key to looking forward to and not dreading the holidays is in doing as much prep work as possible. Wouldn't it be great to enjoy, not merely endure, the holidays? There have been too many years when I've felt like I've approached the season as a big-old have-to-do list layered atop my everyday to-do list. Not a lot of joy in that angst-filled formula.

Time and money are in short supply this year, so the more do-ahead planning, shopping and jobs around the house we can get done, the more we can hope to enjoy the festivities. Here is my top-10 do-ahead list -- but please add your do-ahead advice to the mix.

1. Make lists. Absolutely necessary. Every time I try to wing it, I run into trouble. Make lists of who is on your gift list along with gift ideas; now would be a time to streamline this list if at all possible. Talk to family members about scaling down gift-giving if your budget has taken a hit. Pick names, or decide to give to a charity in each others' names instead. List your holiday decorating to-do's. Update your holiday card list. If you are hosting a party or a holiday dinner, make a list of menu ideas, guests, what you need to do at home to prepare. Real Simple Magazine provides a helpful template with this "to do...or not to do?" list.

2. Shop online. Search for best deals, free shipping, and compare with deals in brick and mortar stores. Buy what you can via the web to exchange gas and time spent for recycling cardboard boxes. A good trade.

3. Start a holiday binder. I love this tip from Real Simple, even if you think me the goofy Girl Scout leader that I am. It's a great place to keep holiday meal recipes you like, along with gift lists and online and store receipts. I fear for the number of times I've given the same gift twice; this would help eliminate that easy mistake. It's a good place to keep your card list and notes about entertaining and decorating. Imagine, everything in one place.

4. Clean house, one room a week. Nothing is more draining than the thought of having to whip our home into holiday shape and having little time to do it. It's a big job, so break it down into a lot of small jobs. Start now, and clear the clutter and deep clean one room per week. If you've got kids, by gosh get them involved. Assign rooms and a deadline. Many hands...well, you know. They will at least help you get the job done in time for holiday celebrations.

5. Decorate in stages (but not too many). Get out boxes of decorations one night during the week before the weekend you want to decorate. Pick a weekend afternoon or night to decorate. Make a simple party out of it with family and/or friends. Don't, as I have, leave the boxes around for weeks. Do toss old, worn decorations and broken lights that you are no longer using. It is always a good time to simplify decorating plans so this does not become one more must do that does not get fully done.

6. Plan holiday meal menus. Take a few minutes to check out your favorite food websites and cookbooks to find recipes you like, and round up the surefire ones from holidays past that everyone will be looking for. (Don't forget to put them in the handy binder once you choose which ones to use this year.) In keeping with our do-ahead theme, look for side-dish recipes that you can make ahead of time to ease the kitchen crunch.

7. Order stamps online. Why wait in line? While you're at it, order your cards, photo cards or postcards online too.

8. Organize table settings. Find, clean, and organize serving dishes, utensils and holiday tableware. Don't wait until the night before to pull out everything you need to set a pretty, functional table. Check out these fun DIY Thanksgiving table setting ideas.

9. Organize table linens. Find the table cloths and napkins, work on stains that they probably have, and clean and iron them now so you don't have to think about them later.

10. Don't forget yourself. Just reading this list is bound to make you a little frazzled. So do some things for you to help you come through the season in good shape. Make your hair appointment for mid-holiday time now. Get exercise. Find time for a quiet lunch with a friend. Stop, breathe and reflect on what this time of year is really all about for you and your family.