A week out of whack

Things started out so well with blogging last week, and then went downhill.  You may or may not have noticed that my daily 5 posts were bunched together, and that Thursday and Friday's posts were missing entirely.

That was kind of the way my week went, too.

I started a new job, one that I already love, as a care aide for a disabled woman.  Most of my job involves getting her ready for and into bed at night.  I did a mid-week shift last week, my first on my own, and it didn't go smoothly.  It took double the amount of planned time, and I arrived home at 3:00 am, slept for 2.5 hours and then got up to head to school for a half-day of classes.

That event threw my whole week out of whack, and instead of using the weekend to catch up the way I normally would, I spent most of the weekend at a bachelorette party for my sister-in-law to be.  We stayed up late, experienced a blizzard (yes, with snow, in June!), and then came back to the city for a lingerie shower with even more friends.

I worked last night, and again tonight (with the person who trained me back there to help smooth out all the wrinkles we bumped into last week), which means late nights. Not a great thing when I'm already so tired that I feel like I could cry.  But I'll get through them.

So, when Tuesday arrives, my only plan is to tackle some homework, and then plant myself in front of a television (or netflix!) and veg.  I'm very much looking forward to stealing a few hours for that on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, since next weekend will be fully occupied with my brother's wedding.  It's going to be lovely

Daily 5 - Year 3, Day 293

Today's Daily 5:

1. wind that cools but isn't cold
2. the scent of lilacs
3. people who have grace as a default
4. a much better work shift
5. lots of laughter at R's lingerie shower

Daily 5 - Year 3, Days 291 & 292

It's been a bit quieter in this space this week, and even the Daily 5 posts have been condensed.  I'll tell you about some of what's been going on in the coming week, but suffice to say that the week got unpredictably out of control, and it happened quickly.  So, for now, here are yesterday and today's Daily 5 lists, with the hope of returning to my regular daily posting schedule for the Daily 5's tomorrow, and my regular weekly posting schedule on Monday.

Yesterday's Daily 5:

1. sleeping in
2. coffee with my first ever roommate and her 4 month old son
3. a baby cuddle (with a baby whose red hair and little cowlick curl makes him resemble Tintin!)
4. finding some great deals shopping
5. hanging out in Banff with the girls and soaking in the hottub for part of the bachelorette celebrations for my sister-in-law to be

Today's Daily 5:

1. seeing some favorite spots around Banff
2. a cup of really good tea
3. the many moments of laughter that come with things like Bachelorette parties
4. a safe drive home (since we drove through both snow and rain)
5. hanging out and having some alone time in my own bed

Daily 5 - Year 3, Day 289 & 290

Yesterday's Daily 5:

1. raindrop circles
2. bus commute naps
3. knowing that I'm held by the prayers of others
4. a hot shower
5. a dad who was willing to pick me up in the middle of the night and get me home after a tough work shift

Today's Daily 5:

1. being thankful that after a super long work shift, I only had a half day of classes
2. an afternoon nap
3. baby cuddles
4. house church gathering
5. tasty food

Whimsical Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Today's Whimsical Wednesday is the usual eclectic mish-mash.  I couldn't pick a theme this week, so I just chose several images that made me smile.  As always, I'd love to hear which ones stand out to you.

Source: kingdom-of-animals.tumblr.com via Lisa on Pinterest

Source: behappy.me via Lisa on Pinterest

Source: laurenconrad.com via Lisa on Pinterest

Source: 9gag.com via Lisa on Pinterest

Source: someecards.com via Lisa on Pinterest

Source: tumblr.com via Lisa on Pinterest