Currently I Am ...

This short post is about all my brain can handle right now.

Watching: not anything really

Reading: And the Killer Is ...: A Savannah Reid Mystery and Own Your Past Change Your Future: A Not-So-Complicated Approach to Relationships, Mental Health & Wellness 

Kntting: I have picked up the needles in almost 2 weeks

Eating: we will be having Sloppy Joes for dinner

Drinking: my usual water and Cherry Coke Zero

Feeling: a bit cranky and tired of feeling sick all the time

Weather: right now it is warm and sunny but it was pouring rain a few hours ago

Needing: to get some answers from my doctor tomorrow

Thinking: that I really would like to take a nap right now

Enjoying: not much thanks to my cranky mood

Currently I Am ...

Time for a quick and dirty post.

Watching: not much

Reading: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking and Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant

Knitting: the preemie hat for May 

Eating: planning on having waffles for dinner

Drinking: water and Cherry Coke Zero Cherry

Feeling: happy with our nice weather

Weather: today it is sunny and in the low 70s

Needing: to continue decluttering the house

Thinking: I can't believe that the boys only have 24 days left of school

Enjoying: the weather 

Currently I Am ...

Watching: The Conners

Reading: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking and Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant

Knitting: the March preemie hat and Rick Rack Braid Hat 

Eating: we had Hungry Howie's for dinner

Drinking: Cherry Coke Zero

Feeling: happy having more light at the end of the day

Weather: today was sunny with temps in the 40s

Needing: Preston to get better. He missed school on Monday and Tuesday and will also miss tomorrow since he just vomited all over his bed

Thinking: about how to come up with the money for Preston's summer camp

 Enjoying: feeling like I might be coming out of my winter funk a bit

Currently I Am ....

Watching: lots of football

Reading: Easier Than You Think ... because life doesn't have to be so hard: The Small Changes That Add Up to a World of Difference  and Ghosthunting Michigan  

Knitting: I am still not really knitting anything

Eating: I am making Philly Cheese Steak Wraps for dinner

Drinking: water and my true love Cherry Coke Zero

Feeling: still having a bit of election hangover

Weather: cold, cloudy and windy

Needing: a side hustle to bring in some extra cash

Thinking: I am surprised how much I look forward to going to bed at the end of the day.

Enjoying: watching Preston learning new things

Currently I Am ...

A quick and dirty post for today.

Watching: American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez (I think they are doing a good job of explaining all of the f-ed up things he went through without excusing the horrible things he did.)

Reading: The High 5 Habit and Three Perfect Liars

Knitting: I haven't knit anything in over a week

Eating: Froot Loops for a snack and Chicken Parmesan for dinner

Drinking: Coke Zero and water

Feeling: a bit frazzled

Weather: beautiful - sunny and high 60s

Needing: for the week to be over

Thinking: that I need to get myself organized for the holidays because they will be here before we know it.

Enjoying: my before bed talks with Preston - he comes up with some pretty interesting things to talk about.

Currently I Am ...

A quick post is all I feel mentally able to enter right now. 

Watching: The Chicano Squad and football

Reading: The Five Second Rule and The Truth About the Titanic

Knitting: I haven't knit a stitch in over a week

Eating: we have been eating out way to much so we need to cut that back

Drinking: Cherry Coke Zero and water

Feeling: a bit out of sorts lately

Weather: there is a nip in the air in the mornings with warm afternoons

Wanting: to figure out what I want to be when I grow up

Needing: to cut back on my unnecessary spending

Thinking: I can't believe September is almost half over already

Enjoying: that Preston has decided that he wants to start sleeping in his bed again

Currently I Am

Watching: nothing really

Reading: Straight Shooter and Think and Grow Rich

Knitting: Bonnie Ear Warmer Headband

Eating: pizza for dinner tonight

Drinking: Cherry Coke Zero

Feeling: my motivation coming back

Weather: sunny and 70 degrees

Wanting: my financial aid check to get here already

Needing: to make a doctor appointment

Thinking: I keep thinking that today is Thursday which stinks

Enjoying: the gorgeous weather 

Currently I Am ...

Watching: Kennedy 

Reading: Life is Magic and Girl, Wash Your Face

Knitting: a dishcloth

Eating: we had Swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes for dinner

Drinking: Cherry Coke Zero

Feeling: tired

Weather: mostly cloudy with temps only in the 30s

Wanting: chocolate

Needing: to lay off the chocolate

Thinking: I really need this long weekend

Enjoying: not having to drive to my dad's tomorrow since Clark will be taking the wheel to get his hours in

Currently I Am ...

A quick and dirty post.

Watching: SportsCenter

Reading: Uphill

Knitting: the preemie hat for February and the blanket for my great nephew

Eating: a bowl of ice cream

Drinking: Coke Zero

Feeling: frustrated with the professor of my current course

Weather: today was warm and sunny. Most of the ice and snow has melted.

Wanting: to get to the weekend

Needing: to get more sleep

Thinking: that I cannot wait to be fully recovered from my fall

Enjoying: spending some time with my boys

Currently I Am ...

A quick check in since this is about all I can handle right now.

Watching: Cold Case Files

Reading: Half of What You Hear

Knitting: a preemie hat, a dishcloth and I need to start on a shawl for a friend

Eating: too much fast food lately but I just don't have the energy or inclination to cook

Drinking: too much Diet Coke and not enough water

Feeling: in a funk STILL

Weather: cloudy and rainy but in the 60s

Wanting: to feel like myself again

Needing: to get out of this funk

Thinking: that I sound like a whiny person which I hate

Enjoying: the warmer temperatures 

Currently I Am ....

Watching: trying to catch up on Outdaughtered and Prodigal Son 

Reading: An Unlikely Journey

Knitting: slippers

Eating: tonight's dinner is BBQ meatballs and tater tots

Drinking: Cherry Coke Zero

Feeling: hopeful

Weather: mostly cloudy with temps only in the 40s

Wanting: chocolate

Needing: to lay off the chocolate

Thinking: that today is Thursday instead of Wednesday

Enjoying: my guys

Currently I Am .....

This has been quite a week so I am pulling out this one a couple of days late.

Watching: nothing at the moment

Reading: I just finished Every Time You Go Away 

Knitting: preemie hats

Eating: we are having Panera for dinner tonight

Drinking: Coke Zero

Feeling: tired and emotional for some reason I cannot put my finger on

Weather: fricking cold! Plus we had a winter storm Monday night/Tuesday morning so there is a lot of snow out there.

Wanting: to get our taxes done

Needing: to get more sleep

Thinking: I can't wait to go to bed tonight

Enjoying: being able to work from home

Currently I Am .....

I am trying very hard to get back in the swing of things. The last few weeks have been rough and I feel a bit down in the dumps. I know that getting back to my routines always helps me feel better so here I am.

Watching: nothing right now

Reading: The Inevitable Collision of Birdie & Bash

Knitting: still working on Preston's stocking

Eating: string cheese

Drinking: Coke Zero

Feeling: tired

Weather: cold and cloudy

Wanting: to get things done around here

Needing: to finish Preston's Christmas list for my family

Thinking: worrying about getting everything done for Christmas

Enjoying: our annual daily Advent activity

Currently I Am ...

I am really struggling lately. It is a mixture of my normal post time change ennui along with Covid exhaustion. I am not wanting to do anything other than sleep and veg out in front of the TV. However, I am trying to get myself back on track because I know it will make me feel better in the long run so I am here posting this.

Watching: nothing at this point

Reading: The Blood Between Us 

Knitting: trying to finally finish Preston's Christmas stocking

Eating: Graham crackers

Drinking: Water

Feeling: unmotivated

Weather: sunny but cold

Wanting: to get out of this funk

Needing: to fold laundry

Thinking: about cooking Thanksgiving dinner

Enjoying: not having to cook tonigh since we always get take out on Wednesdays - tonight is Panera

Curently I Am ...

I have not done one of these in a while. I am still trying to get my 2019 projects in Ravelry so I can do my 2019 Year in Review post so I am doing this instead.

Watching: High Noon

Reading: Tigers in Red Weather

Knitting: a hat for Preston, a blanket for Clark and a prayer shawl for a coworker

Eating: popcorn

Drinking: iced tea

Wearing: black t-shirt and jeans

Feeling: content

Weather: it is in the 20s and sunny. It did snow a little bit overnight.

Wanting: a Cherry Coke Zero

Needing: to save money and not buy the Cherry Coke Zero

Thinking: about my 2020 goals

Enjoying: my family

Currently I Am ....

Watching: Around the Horn 

Reading: almost finished with Dyeing Up Loose Ends

Knitting: looking for slipper patterns to knit

Eating: it was cereal for dinner - Cheerios to be exact

Drinking: Diet Coke

Wearing: my pajamas

Feeling: overwhelmed

Weather: it was warm today with thunderstorms

Wanting: the weekend

Needing: a side hustle

Thinking: about my bed

Enjoying: football season

Currently I Am ...

Watching: nothing

Reading: Sweet Tomorrows by Debbie Macomber

Knitting: another market bag

Eating: for dinner I will be having a Cuban sandwich from Panera

Drinking; water

Wearing: burgandy 3/4 length shirt and dark blue jeans

Feeling: tired - Preston is sick and we have had 2 bad nights in a row

Weather: sunny and warm - pretty much perfect

Wanting: a new gas cap - the one in my car is broken and my check engine light is on now

Needing: to start working on a side hustle already

Thinking: that I am ready for 5pm

Enjoying: my family

Currently I Am ...

Watching: nothing

Reading: Hide and Sneak: A Savannah Reid Mystery by G.A. McKevett

Knitting: Boom! in Premier Yarns Sweet Roll in Grape Swirl

Eating: a chicken patty sandwich with tortilla chips and string cheese for lunch

Drinking: Cherry Coke Zero

Wearing: red 3/4 sleeve V-neck shirt and jeans

Feeling: ready for a day off tomorrow

Weather: sunny and hot

Wanting: something sweet

Needing: to not eat something sweet

Thinking: time is going by to fast

Enjoying: our relaxed summer schedule

Currently I Am ...

I have not done one of these in a long time. 

Watching: Around the Horn

Reading: The Last Letter From Your Lover

Knitting: Preston's baby blanket

Eating: a turkey sandwich from Panera

Drinking: water

Wearing: green t-shirt and polka dot pajama pants

Feeling: tired since the baby has had a few restless nights in a row

Weather: sunny with temps in the 50s

Wanting: to have less anxiety about a few things

Needing: to get our taxes filed

Thinking: that I cannot believe it is almost April

Enjoying: the laughter of my boys

Currently I Am ....

Watching: Game 7 of the World Series

Eating: I had a Big Mac meal for dinner

Drinking: Diet Coke

Wearing: a gray t-shirt, black pajama pants, a gray fleece hoodie

Feeling: that I should go to bed soon

Weather: it was gray and overcast

Wanting: summer back

Needing: to get my iron level checked

Thinking: about what to get little man for Christmas

Enjoying: some down time before bed