Down in the Dumps (MMSM)

I'm utterly disgusted with everything right now.
I had an alright weekend: Margaritas, a 21st birthday party for a co-worker, and a casino bus trip (where I lost all my money), but nothing really lifted my spirits.
A combination of the news that Mawmaw has to have a mastectomy in a little over two weeks and damn PMS has resulted in my emotional decline over the past several days. It's been hard for me to be happy, optimistic Hope. And, a part of me doesn't want to be. How can I be when my grandmother is going through this? As well, everywhere I turn someone else has some bad news: other sick relatives, bad relationships, putting cats to sleep, and on, and on.
I'll wear the brave face and be strong (as I always am). And, once the PMS passes, I'll be a little more myself again. And maybe you'll get a longer post from me then.

For now, how about some "Made Me Smile Monday" to make this post a little more bearable:

• boat launch fail
• Check this out, it's a whole blog dedicated to awkward family photos. You gotta see it.
  
• Soap that's shaped like an x-box controller and is Mountain-Dew scented. I actually KNOW and work with the people that this was made for. Hmm - Christmas gifts perhaps.
  
• Denny's commercial
  

So, I hope those lightened this a little for you. Sorry to be such a downer. If you've got any good ideas for cheering me up, bring it ON!!

What Fairies Have Visited You on this Thrifty Thursday?

The pregnancy fairy STILL has not visited me. Instead, the emotional, bloating, painful, bleeding, hateful demon of menstruation is visiting for a few days. Am I am lucky or what? Perhaps the sarcasm fairy is visiting as well. Gimmie a minute and that one will flit away as the trio of self-loathing, doubt, and crying-fit fairies land with a thud on my windowsill. They're so graceful, and pretty too!! Eh - I guess sarcasm's staying for a while.

On a happier note, I was able to get something done from my crafts-to-do box last night. This was accomplished while watching Project Runway and staying out of the way as LOML* installed the new flat screen TV in the bedroom. We then proceeded to start up a movie, snuggle in bed, and promptly fall asleep. That TV is AWESOME!

For "Thrifty Thursday," I promised I'd share my weekend haul with you. I was able to hit up an estate sale and three garage sales. The bulk of my purchases came from the estate sale.

These are what I'm calling the 'household goods' - they're basically decorative elements (forks and vintage pillowcase included!)

This box of sewing notions was all together. It included lots of buttons, some old embroidery hoops and thread, lots of sewing machine needles, embroidery needles, seam rippers, and misc. notions.
These were my favorites in the box - button cards and some kind of old-fashioned needle threader.
I also scored on the craft supplies with a box of old photos, broken jewelry, greeting cards, some plastic easter figures, playing cards, and a stack of scrapbooking paper.
There were TONS of craft books at the estate sale. I also found some neat kids books.
This alphabet one was my favorite. Elves rock (esp when they look like Orlando Bloom)
Here is one of the pages in the Elf book. In addition to the caption, there are dominoes, a dalmatian, a duck, daisies, and a dragonfly in the picture. Too cute!!

All of that for just $18 total! Talk about thrifty!!
In addition, here are some links for you to make your life more thrifty too:

• Things you can use before tossing in the trash.
  
• Check out these frugal date ideas.
  
• Here are the 20 healthiest foods for under $1
  

Here's hoping the Happy Fairy lands on your doorstep with lots of luggage!!

*LOML= Love of My Life

Fifth and Sixth of July Were Good Too and MMSM

Shucks, the long weekend is over. It was good timing, I really needed that time at home and with LOML* after being gone most of last week. Sorry for my little rant on Thursday, I WAS PMSing (dangit!!). I feel better now.
Since we did have a three-day weekend, I was able to have some fun AND get stuff done:

• Crafting: some embroidery, painting and decorating a bracelet, and making a wreath for a friend who is expecting (using the ribbons off the gifts given to her at her baby shower, some yarn, and some filler flowers)
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• Yes, she's expecting a girl (and is being induced as I type)!!
  
• Got to see my family on Saturday while they were fishing (until a massive storm began to blow through) and go to the beach on Sunday.
• Got some stuff done at the hizz-ouse (how do you spell that anyway?) from the shit-to-do list, mostly cleaning out our closet. Between the two of us, we have a very full, huge lawn and leaf bag full of clothes. [Tonight we want to tackle the boxes around and under the bed (so we can set up the universal bed frame) for the new memory foam king-sized mattress that will arrive tomorrow!! We've been sleeping on a double bed since we got our first apartment together about 8 years ago.]
• Finally watched P.S. I Love You (and cried the whole way through)

Though, Monday had to come. That makes it "Made Me Smile Monday" - lucky you!!

• Funny headlines and newspaper insets like this:

• 10 lessons learned from 70's Sitcom Theme Songs (it's the songs that make me smile and take me back to my childhood.)
  
• Isn’t Disneyland a people trap operated by a mouse? - Unknown
  
• Darth thriller
  
• This is one sleepy chick.
  

That's all for today. LOML* and I are going to try to get some more done tonight to prepare for the new mattress. We're SOOOOOOOO excited!!

*LOML=Love of My Life

Panicky

Do you ever get that panicky feeling like you've locked your keys in the car or left the oven on? I've had that feeling ALL day. It's just a little tightening in the pit of my stomach, a faster heartbeat, shortened breaths, and being on the verge of tears.

I already mentioned that LOML* comes back from DC today.
When this feeling started, I had to immediately text him to make sure he was okay.
Next, I called my mom to make sure everything was okay over her way.
I've had to resist the urge all day to drive home to check on the cat.
SOMETHING must be wrong. . .

I've finally decided that it MUST be PMS.
Pretty much anytime I'm on the verge of tears like this, it must be PMS.
Plus, I haven't been sleeping well without my human heater in the bed with me. (It's been cold down here since he's been gone.)

Anyway, he did text me back AND my mom's fine too (though I'm still not sure about the cat.)
As well, LOML* just called me from the airport. It's good to know that he's that closer to being back home!! I'm looking forward to a good night's sleep and working from home tomorrow.

First, I must clean the house. Now, if it would only be 5 o'clock a little faster!! Sigh!

*LOML=Love of My Life

Caution - Woman Venting (may not make sense)

I'm having a moody, moody day today. If my last post yesterday wasn't any indication. . . I hate PMS, I hate my period - GAH! Nine months without either would be fabulous. I know, I know - morning sickness, hemorrhoids, weight gain, stretch marks, etc. But it's worth it right? Right? Oh whatever, I just want a baby.

I've got to stop obsessing over this. Sorry! Needed to vent for a minute.