THE SIMPLE WOMAN'S DAYBOOK

For Today...March 17, 2009

Outside my window...Dark, chilly, with huge snowflakes this a.m., overcast most of the day, and sunshine just before sunset.

I am thinking...That I would like to be able to relax mentally like I used to be able to.

From the learning rooms...Learning to fix a computer program at work.

I am thankful for...Stebe.

From the kitchen...Had plans to make a hot dish and cucumber salad, but Hubby took me out for dinner. :)

I am wearing...Sports pants and gray sweatshirt.

I am reading...The Encyclopedia of Country Living by Carla Emery.

I am hoping...To keep things in perspective.

I am creating...Nothing at the moment.

I am hearing...The TV that Hubby is watching—don’t know why they have to yell on many of the programs… :/

Around the house...Keira is doing dishes, Nate is…Hmmm, don’t know, and Elliott is at marshal arts.

One of my favorite things...Peace.

A few plans for the rest of the week...To (cross my fingers) get all of the programs fixed AND reviewed before class starts next week.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...



An awesome picture of the Salt Lake City Temple...


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THE SIMPLE WOMAN'S DAYBOOK

FOR TODAY...FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Outside my window...Dark, peaceful, and a bit chilly.

I am thinking...Negative thoughts today—it’s just one of those days :/

I am thankful for...A president that is really trying to do well.

From the learning rooms...Too much. I am thankful for all that is available to learn!

I am wearing...my work scrubs—heading in for a grave shift soon

I am reading...A booklet on preparing to enter the Temple. My son will be going to the Temple soon and just finished a class using this booklet.

I am hoping...to rid myself of major depression, which is genetically and hormonally charged. I don’t see a cure, but hopefully there can something to abate it somewhat. It has gone on for WAY too many years! ;)

I am hearing...President Obama give his address to the nation.

Around the house...I am slowly chipping away at disorganization.

One of my favorite things...a deep peaceful sleep.

A few plans for the rest of the week:Work. I REALLY wanted to go out of state for my baby brother’s 40th birthday tomorrow. I just couldn’t make it happen. :/

Here is picture thought I am sharing...I have many blessings in my life. There is always a candle of hope burning.




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THE SIMPLE WOMAN'S DAYBOOK

FOR TODAY FEBRUARY 9, 2009...

Outside my window...The night is dark and clear.

I am thinking...That I need to be positive with the economic changes and use this as a time for growth. This may take some doing. :)

I am thankful for...Having people/family in home, as they'll be gone in 2-3 months. :(

From the learning rooms...New information to study on Medical Assistants.

From the kitchen...All were on their own tonight, as I worked until 8:00 p.m.

I am wearing...A pink nighty and white terry cloth robe.

I am creating...Better time efficiency in my life.

I am reading...Micah

I am hoping...To become more disciplined.

I am hearing...My husband turning the pages of the book that he is reading.

One of my favorite things...Little people. They light up my world! :)

A few plans for the rest of the week: Work during the week. A family night with board games, old home movies, pizza, and homemade strawberry milkshakes this weekend.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

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THE SIMPLE WOMAN'S DAYBOOK

FOR TODAY FEBRUARY 2, 2009...

Outside my window...Overcast and chilly--a good day for being inside.

I am thinking...That I am thankful for my grandbabies.

I am thankful for...My husband, who is such a hard worker.

From the learning rooms...I am continually learning (or at least trying) to better myself.

From the kitchen...Ruthann's Hillbilly Spaghetti Pie left overs for lunch...Mmmmm, a little Italian...Sausage and Sauerkraut for dinner...Mmmmm, a little German. :)

I am wearing...Warm clothes--love the Winter. I can always put on more clothes, unlike the Summer time.

I am creating...My life! Ha. I am always a work in progress, and it is a true creation!

I am going...No where in particular today--maybe a quick run for a soda.

I am reading...Proverbs 2.

I am hoping...That this headache will subside. It has lasted WAY too long. :/

I am hearing...The creeks and groans of the house when no one else is around.

Around the house...Did some good cleaning and all the laundry on Saturday. Just need to tidy up and run the vacuum today.

One of my favorite things...We were able to visit Punxsutawney, PA, the home of Phil the groundhog. Their library had Phil and a few other fill-ins in a little habitat. PA has a lot to be happy about today!

A few plans for the rest of the week:Work: Lab Tuesday and Wednesday, Lincoln Center Tuesday and Thursday, and Hospital Friday.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...My Family. We got these taken at Christmas time.

My husband and son on the left; Middle Daughter and boyfriend next (the two dark-haired ones); Oldest Daughter, Son-in-law, and three grandbabies on the right (the blonde family); Me lying down. We have had our photographer for many years. He is always open to and suggests different fun arrangements.



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THE SIMPLE WOMAN'S DAYBOOK

FOR TODAY...JANUARY 26, 2009

Outside my window...It is overcast with a bit of snow on the ground.

I am thinking...That my paycheck NEEDS to come soon! ;)

I am thankful for...Freedom.

From the learning rooms...Forever trying to learn to fix my shortcomings!

I am wearing...A knit t-shirt with a long-sleeved flannel-type over shirt, comfy bottoms, and long cozy socks.

I am creating...A Valentine's Day garland with pretty crystal hearts.

I am going...To try harder to better myself. :)

I am reading...Country Woman.

I am hoping...To pay off one debt in 2009.

I am hearing...The same thoughts repeating over and over in my head. I wrote them down, so now I won't worry about them. (This is a neat trick that usually works pretty well, as long as you keep reminding yourself that they are written down and are being taken care of. Your mind is then freed up for other things.)

Around the house...Not much today. I am home from work and planning on taking it easy for a day.

One of my favorite things...Barbie Dolls. :)

A few plans for the rest of the week:Not much different than the usual! Going to work, working on class computer issues, looking forward to Friday afternoon!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...A Valentine garland.



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THE SIMPLE WOMAN'S DAYBOOK

FOR TODAY JANUARY 19, 2009…

Outside my window...Dark and warm...darn, I want more snow!

I am thinking...That I need to work a lot more hours to pay down these bills. It's pretty depressing, but I am hopeful.

I am thankful for...My husband and all the hard work he does.

From the learning rooms...Medical Assistant knowledge.

From the kitchen...Poor man's split pea with ham soup. Ham, which I usually put into my soup for both flavoring and meat, was $20 at Wal Mart. I wasn't about to spend that much so substitued hocks for the flavoring and a wee bit of meat. I then used bacon for the rest. It tasted just as good. The only thing different was that it didn't look quite as pretty, and there wasn't as much meat.

I am wearing...Sweat pants, long knee-highs, and a comfy sweat shirt.

I am creating...Valentine cards to sell on Etsy.

I am going...No where special this week.

I am reading...Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen.

I am hoping...To re-make some sound financial goals.

I am hearing...Silence. Hubby has the TV on, so I have my ear plugs in. :)

Around the house...A clean livingroom!...Crafts on the table to put away...A bathroom or two to clean.

One of my favorite things...Good books.

A few plans for the rest of the week:Work, blogging.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...The beginnings of Elliott's afghan.

THE SIMPLE WOMAN'S DAYBOOK

FOR TODAY JANUARY 14, 2009...

Outside my window...A dark, cold, wonderful Winter's night.

I am thinking...that I love having my family here and am sad that in just a few short months, they will all be gone, and we will have a very empty house.

I am thankful for...Oil lamps and history.

From the learning rooms...More on lab tests and connective tissues.

From the kitchen...Lemon Cinnamon cleansing tea with a few splashes of vanilla soy milk.

I am wearing...My Winter flannel nightgown.

I am creating...Some crystalized hearts.

I am going...Think happy thoughts this night.

I am reading...Jane Austen.

I am hoping...For God's hand to guide me in my career path, as I am unfortunately destined to work.

I am hearing...The furnace running, a calm sound to me. It means Winter and cozy evenings.

Around the house...All is quiet, as I usually write this Daybook very late at night.

One of my favorite things...Is to create.

A few plans for the rest of the week:Work tomorrow and probably Friday as well. Making a nice large pot of Split Pea and Ham soup.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...Some crystal hearts hanging.



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FOR TODAY December 29, 2008...

Outside my window...Dark, windy, precipitation?

I am thinking...that I'm hungry!

I am thankful for...my great family and son's friend who is staying with us.

From the learning rooms...herbs and natural remedies.

From the kitchen...neffla soup...Mmmm

I am wearing...my old (25-year-old) robe.

I am creating...a blue and orange afghan.

I am going...to make homemade laundry detergent with my daughter tomorrow.

I am reading...Proverbs.

I am hoping...that our family meeting this week goes well. It's a new year, and there are going to be new rules.

I am hearing..."Still love you" by The Pearsons.

Around the house...vacuuming and laundry to do--more soup to make.

One of my favorite things...my fluffy kitties.

A few plans for the rest of the week:work and crafting.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...I love the old homemaker's weekle schedule.



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THE SIMPLE WOMAN'S DAYBOOK

FOR TODAY DECEMBER 22, 2008...

Outside my window...is dark with beautiful white snow on the ground.

I am thinking...that Christmas Eve is only two days away!

I am thankful for...my family and a good job.

From the learning rooms...The scriptures and other such writings teaching me how necessary it is to have charity.

From the kitchen...Tomorrow will be homemade split pea soup--Yummy on a cold day!

I am wearing...my long flannel nightgown.

I am creating...valentine cards and soaps.

I am going...to stay home tomorrow!

I am reading...(just finished) The Duggar Family, 20 and Counting. What a wonderful book! I recommend it to everyone. I received it in the mail last week, finished it in two or three evenings and passed it on to DD tonight. What a Christ-like family they are.

I am hoping...to come up with enough money to pay this month's bills, DS's birthday, Christmas! :?)

I am hearing...my husband snoring.

Around the house...all are in their respective rooms.

One of my favorite things...my comfy bed. ;)

A few plans for the rest of the week:Family for Christmas Eve and Christmas. Work on Friday.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...L O V E



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THE SIMPLE WOMAN'S DAYBOOK

FOR TODAY DECEMBER 8, 2008...

Outside my window...are a few freshly fallen snowflakes—a welcome site.

I am thinking...that I am thankful to be home from work in my peaceful home.

I am thankful for...food, heat, and a warm cozy bed.

From the learning rooms...Algebra—for one last day. My final is tonight! :)

From the kitchen...the aroma of nephla soup—a favorite of my son’s and mine passed down to me from my German grandma. How I loved her homemade nephla soup! I also serve it in the same bowls that she did.

I am wearing...my work scrubs.

I am creating...my day planner that I will be selling in our local book store.

I am going...to school this evening.

I am reading...an issue of Country Woman—a great magazine of wholesome life!

I am hoping...to be able to work out of the home fewer days within a year’s time.

I am hearing...sweet silence…ahhh

Around the house...tidying up, Algebra study, making dumplings for my soup.

One of my favorite things...the art of creating and the joy that it brings.

A few plans for the rest of the week:work, starting my afghan.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...my Christmas box kitty. Pharaoh stuffs himself into any box that is handy—even if he doesn’t fit!





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