Life rolls on..

So, it has been a while.  Isn't it a shame that everytime someone asks how've you been, your answer is "just so busy" or you can't do something because "I'm way too busy"?  Everyone is busy these days and I don't think anyone has the corner on being busier than the next.  We get up, go to work, get off, work some more, go to bed and start the cycle all over the next day.  I don't think life should be that way.  We should all have some play time everyday.  Right now, my Thanksgiving break is so full of things I want to do, I know it will be over before it starts!  You see, that's my projected "get it done" week.  I see how messy my living room is with youngest child's unwanted household items and say "I'll pack it up when I'm off for Thanksgiving."  I want to finish the project for oldest child's significant other and I keep saying "it will be a stretch, but I'll finish it over Thanksgiving break."  And of course, you know I am thinking that I will finish at least two chapters of "the book" over the Thanksgiving break!! 
Everybody has to realize at some point that you can't be everything to everybody, so quit trying.  I told a student yesterday to simplify her life.  She didn't understand.  I have given up surveying, Although it doesn't sound like much, it really is a relief.  I don't want to give it up for good, but just for this year.  That basically saved me about  six weeks of work over the next year.  I hope to finish the book soon - wouldn't by the end of the year be GREAT? - and that will free up a little more time. 
So today is my day off and I HAVE to get a watch battery, get a few groceries, and then hopefully come home and sew for a while.  As bad as I am at cutting and sewing straight lines, I am enjoying it.  Straight lines are overrated!!!  I can't wait to see my quilts that come back from the quilter.  I most likely will not have another one ready to get back by Christmas, but there are always birthdays next year!  I just think homemade quilts make the perfect gift.  Too bad quilting machines cost so much!! 
Loving the prospect of cool weather this week.  Hot weather takes away my patience.
Off to the store.

Getting Away

I am not the best traveler.  I hate riding.  I've said that.  I am in Atlanta and in spite of having to ride in the back seat for almost four hours, it is kinda nice to be here.  Had dinner last night in a neat place called Two Urban Licks with friends from work and my oldest child and her intended.  She had the "Big-Ass Burger" - really, on the menu.  It was true to its name.  I had jerk chicken that was good.  Sweet and spicy. 
I actually made it to three sessions at the meeting this morning.  I don't think many of my cohorts did.  Interesting subjects. 
Headed back out now to learn video making for procedures.  I'd love to use the technology.
There's something to be said for a quiet hotel room high above Peachtree Street.  Trader Vic's tonight.  Looking forward to a real Mai Tai!