Once again, I've fallen into the morass and failed to write a new blog post for 19 20 days. I hate this! I've been busy, naturally. Found a house, bought it, waiting for it to finish being built, waiting to close, waiting to get my household goods, etc. Keeping up with my husband, who now wears suits and ties to work everyday instead of a uniform. Now you wouldn't think that would be such a biggie, but the utility uniform of the military, aka the BDU (battle dress uniform), doesn't need much attention. Wash, dry, run an iron over it, wear. Easy.
Now, however, shirts must be washed. Slacks must be pressed. Jackets must be coordinated. Ties are a whole new challenge. The hubby used to iron the uniform himself. Now, however, I seem to have taken over the suit and tie thing, mostly because I'm the color-coordinated one I suspect. Oh, and because I don't have to get up and drive 20 miles to work every day. 🙂 *sigh*
I haven't written a word in more than a month. I missed my last RWA meeting because I was too busy, too exhausted, and had more house paperwork to sign. I somehow stupidly decided to pursue a graduate certificate (don't ask) which is currently demanding up to 25 tasks per week and 100+ pages of reading. It's over this week, thank goodness, and I'm not sure if I'll take the next class in sequence or just say forget it for now.
Found out that one of the entries I judged for the GH is a finalist. Yay! Never managed to get off my butt and get my own entry into the GH, though maybe this year I'll finally have it together. Did I ever mention that I'm going to Dallas for National this year? I've registered and bought the plane ticket, and been taken in by the wonderful Writing Playground group as a roomie. And, dammit, I'm getting myself in gear and writing again NEXT WEEK. As soon as this stupid class is over, I'm writing. My wonderful critique partner probably thinks I've abandoned her. 🙁 I'm almost afraid to email her to find out.
Hey, so now that it's Spring, what's your favorite thing about it? I'd forgotten how much I love the new colors when everything is so fresh and tender. The trees and flowers here are just gorgeous. Alabama is turning even prettier than I'd thought it would be. We're pretty pleased with our decision to move here, even if we miss our Hawai'i ohana.
Aloha y'all. 🙂
It’s wonderful spring has arrived, isn’t it? We’ve been grilling a lot. 🙂
I laughed over the suits. Sorry. 🙁 I’m glad when my husband got off active duty he went straight to the police department…only difference in uniform is print/color! Same wash, wear, starch, iron as usual. ALthough I have say as much as I hated the new ACU’s when he switched to them, they are even better! Wash and no iron. It’s almost worth going back on active duty lol.
Hi, Loribelle! I was thinking about you when those tornadoes went through your area a few weeks ago. Glad you’re okay. 🙂
Hey, laugh away about the suits. I don’t blame you. Uniforms are so much easier. 🙂 But, the man is seriously happy being a civilian, so that’s good. I’ll keep coordinating suits so long as I get to write. 🙂
Ummm… too bad. I have my husband in khakis –wash don’t iron.
Cyn 😉
Small world, Lynn. I’m on several loops with Marilyn from the Writing Playground. Hoping to see you both at Nat’l in Dallas. Morag and I are roomies!
I’ve always loved Spring. There’s just something so FRESH about it – new growth and all that. LOL! But I still miss Hawaii and it’s been nearly 3 yrs since we left there. *sigh*
Hey, Carol!!! Oh cool, Morag is coming? Yippie! We must make time for at least a mini get-together. 🙂
I know. I miss Hawaii too. But I don’t miss the expense. I joke with my parents when it’s cold out or when they’ve got the AC turned way down that I’m just an island girl at heart. 🙂
Cyn: if only he could get away with khakis! But it’s suit and tie, at least 4 days a week. They do have Aloha Friday, even if they insist on calling it casual day. 😉
Well… just another type of uniform. I am still waiting for that novel you promised to write. I am running out of good reads again. (that’s what happens when you are a speed reader)
😉
I’ve got Texas in my blood. What others consider hot is warm to me. Fred’s from Arkansas – so same thing – Southern swelter, baby! We probably won’t crank on the AC until the temps hit mid-to-high 80’s here. I’m lovin’ having the windows open at night.
And yes, we’ll definitely have to trade cell #’s and get together in Dallas.
Umm… I don’t turn on the AC until it hits over 95 degrees. WEll, it is a dry heat. 😉
Symapthies on the ironing, Lynn! I dealt with hubbies suits and dress shirts for nearly 15 years. Then he wanted starched shirts. Hurray! I took them to the cleaners. Still had to press his trousers. Here in Hawaii he wears dress trousers and an Aloha shirt to work. He loves it and so do I! His shirts still go to the cleaners:-) I got used to it and I’m not willing to give it up.
I very much miss both you and Carol! I’m looking forward to getting together. I’ll send you an email with my phone number.