Winter Break!

I stepped on Mimi this morning. Bad Mommy revisited. Zara was upset too.

I got us up on the new catalog system at work, a day early. And removed the capability to select books for the Normal campus. So I got a lot done in the last couple of days.

We're allowed to take books that we're getting rid of, and I scored a set of books about various art museums around the world. Nice coffee table books.

My boss gave me some peppermint white chocolate fudge and a gift card to a local coffee shop. That was very nice. I was pondering if I could cash out the gift card at the coffee place (I was kind of hoping that it was a Walmart gift card). but on the other hand, it would be nice to treat my mom to a chai. Given that I'm boarding the cats, I won't have much cash left over.

And now we're on Winter Break! I don't go back until January 3rd.

Oh, I've been following the news about the Amtrak derailment closely because I enjoy riding the train. Here's hoping that Amtrak and those who own the rails implement Positive Train Control quickly.

Cats!

I woke up at 10, rolled over, and slept until noon. Got up and lingered over breakfast. When it got close to the normal time that I feed the hordes during the week, Mimi got fractious and started bugging Zara, who was growling. Anyone want a cat? Cheap! I hastily fed them.

I was afraid that Harlee wouldn't eat, but she deigned to descend from her throne on the cat tree.

Zara has been snuggly and purry. Love my girl. I put a tall basket in the kitchen that I used to use for meditation cushions, but now I want to use it for umbrellas. Well, Zara loves to jump and hide in it. I might never get umbrellas in it :)

Just remembered to stop my mail while I'm gone to Chicago.

Time to start laundry....

Woo-Hoo!

Took a short nap and woke up before the alarm went off. Coffee is brewing.

Got an A in my Web development class. Woo-hoo!

Zara currently has her paws on my shoulder and is peeking over my shoulder. Wait, now she's on my lap. I think that she's checking to see if I'm eating. Soon, Zara. But you'll have to get off so that I can make some soup.

Need to work on the kitchen and living room.

Added: went "shopping" on my phone and found that J.C. Penney's has a washable navy blazer and pants that won't break the bank. Can't get them right now though. They're more expensive than eBay, but you can return them.

Crap. I'll have to throw myself together and run into work because I need to send my rented textbook off right now, and I need to print the labels. (My printer isn't set up yet.)

I Need to Organize My Mind Too

Decided that because I needed to go out, I was going to mail my last Christmas card to my friend Lance. Got the card and the note that I wrote him together. Got the Christmas return address label. Could not find the stamps anywhere. Finally found them in a file folder hanging on the wall, in with the Christmas cards, address labels and such. There's some truth that if I put things away, I won't find them.

For days, I've been looking for some powder that I bought. It was in with some trial-sized stuff that I bought for the trip. Arrgh!

Did a massive amount of laundry and put some books on shelves. Hung a clock in the living room. It's taking shape.

Set up the altar in the bedroom. It looks good. I have a plaque that I want to hang over it, but want to wait until my mom can help me hang it straight.

Got the rented book that I'm returning packaged up, but the building containing the drop box was locked. I'll drop it off tomorrow. Scanned one of my receipts, but didn't have the other one. Need to look for it. Returned some library books. Mailed Lance's card.

I'm almost completely packed for Chicago. The backpack suitcase is heavy, but it's not too bad once it's on your shoulders. Put my laundry away too. Mimi "helped" with both tasks. I had to lift her out of a dresser drawer.

Now I'm eating something. I want to wrap my mom's presents tonight and pack up the girls' food for when they're boarded at the vet. I also want to get to sleep early because I want to dye my hair before I run to the storage place.