Day 138 - Frog Hearts

These are really valentine's socks I got from Cathy, but I boycotted V-day so today they are getting their debut. It's finally getting warmer here, at least for a few days. Gonna be up into the 50's tomorrow. Wahoo!! Sounds so warm compared to the teens of the past weeks.

Today I have no plans other than to veg out on the couch and watch some of the million movies I've taped. AMC is doing a 30 days of Oscar thing, so they are showing all kinds of old movies. I am not sure I have liked any yet but I am trying. I have on Seven Brides for Seven Brothers now.  Watched Citizen Kane which made pretty much no sense. South Pacific which was long but ok. Can barely remember what else. Clearly nothing that made much of an impression.

It's been a while since I have spent the day doing nothing. Always do some kind of chore or work around the house, but today I am boycotting it all. With the exception of feeding myself, I am doing nothing. And I am so excited about it!!!!!!

Day 103 - Blue Dogs

There are some pretty ugly poodles on these socks. They entered my collection before I realized how much more wonderful cats are than dogs!

By the way, how cute is my Mia!!!!

Little does she know tomorrow we have to go in for her annual check up. I hope all is good with my girl. I know she needs to go on a diet. Hoping the vet can give me an idea how to do that.

Took down the Christmas tree today. Still have up the non tree decorations. They can wait til tomorrow. It's too much work to do it all in one day. My dining room looks a lot bigger without the tree in it. A lot lest festive though : (

Days 94, 95, and 96 - Orlando

Spent 2 days in Orlando after Christmas. Got in Monday December 27th. Hung out with the Wardle clan before having sushi at Wazzabi. Spent the rest of my visit at Christine's. We had Mexican, ate Indian, saw Tangled, and hung with her kitties. We also witnessed a touch of Wild Kingdom in her backyard, a stray cat returning to his lair with squirrel in it's mouth. That was a sight to see. Cats are quite the hunters. All in all it was a nice short visit.

The trip back was delayed a few hours so I had spent some quality time in the Orlando airport. Got home and had to do some shoveling to get to the front door. Good Times!

Day 72 - Christmas Penguins

I love Penguins!! Especially ones with presents!!

It's only 2:30 but I am exhausted already. Got up early this morning to try out a boot camp which is part of a Christmas celebration happening here in Melrose. Spent the morning walking around seeing all the fertivities. It was mostly like arts and crafts stuff, but most buisnesses had sales and treats for customers. I didn't buy anything but a Hot Chocolate from Starbucks, my first this year. I went to a large display of model trains which was kinda cool. It was a nice morning. I love that the town does stuff like that.

Made some super yummy mushroom soup for lunch. Plans for the rest of the day include watching a movie, takine a nap, finishing my light decorating and starting my Chrismtas cards. Definitely a happening Saturday for me :)

Day 67 - Christmas Bears

And so my month of Christmas socks continues. I counted last night and it looks like I have enough to go all season. There are a few that aren't specifically Christmas but more winter socks, but they still count :)

Got my tree decorating yesterday. Not quite down with all my decorations though. Still plan to put up lights in the house. That won't happen today though. I am off to donate blood in an hour, which I know is gonna make me tired so there will be no decorating tonight. I seriously have a lot of Christmas stuff. There's nothing wrong with that!

Now for a Public Service Announcement. DONATE BLOOD!! It can save a life. Is it the funnest thing in the world? No, but being uncomfortable for 30 minutes every 3 months is a small price to pay to help. If you were the one in need of blood, wouldn't you want there to be someone willing to give their time and blood for you? So just do it! You will be fine, I promise. The needle won't kill you. So I'll say it again Donate Blood! 

I promise that's the last lecture you will get from me for a while :)

Day 63 - Purple Butterflies

It's the start of a new week. Most of which I will spend with the family in Florida. Actually 24 hours from now I will be in the air on my way to Fort Myers. Looking forward to spending the holiday with my Mom, Dad and Sissy! Should be good fun.

Since it's the week of Thanksgiving, I thought I should write about one thing I am thankful for each day. This one is probably obvious, but I am thankful for my kitties. I can't believe it took me 27years to even touch a kitty and now they are such an integral part of every day of my life. I wake up with them cuddled up next to me. I sit on the couch with Mia or Simon on my lap. I come home to Miles greeting me at the door. They are my constant companions. The three of them are truly are my family. I am so grateful to have Mia, Miles and Simon in my life. Every day I am thankful they are here with me. My life would me so lonely without them. As a whole cats have become an integral part of me life. I read about them, volunteer to help them, and enjoy almost anything cat related. From this point on cats will always be part of my life. I am so thankful to Eric and Xerxes for teaching me how great cats are. My life would absolutely not be the same without them.

Not sure how consistent positng will be for the next few days while I am away.

Day 56 - Dancing Frogs

Day 2 in New Jersey. Plans seem to be changing by the minute. So who knows how the day will end up. Wanted to get something posted before I forget tho.  These socks are pretty friggin awesome actually. I love that the frogs are doing all kinda of things. They are super cute.

Day 55 - Gray Monkeys

Spent the day driving to Jersey. Saw Andrea for lunch. Meet the new little Falcone, Luke. Jack and I spent some quality time reading books together. It was a nice little visit.  Then I headed off to Kim. That ended up being the longest journey imaginable. The trip from Melrose to Paramus took 3:15hrs but the last 70 miles from Andrea to Kim took almost 2:30hrs. I was not a happy camper!! Luckily Kim and I still managed to make it out for a nice dinner. And oh how I like good dinners. Tried Coq Au Vin for the first time. It wasn't anything fantastic but it's a classic French dish and I felt like my snobby ass should I at least try it once. For those of you who don't know, it's chicken in a burgundy wine sauce with vegetables. It isn't my favorite thing ever but now I can say I've had it. :) 

Day 20 - Chimps

Wearing these today in honor of my visitor, Christine, who thought these were scary looking from the sock bandit pictures. I must admit they are a little odd. The chimp is kinda real looking. Think maybe I got them at a zoo or something. Don't know for sure though. 

The plans for today are to hit up the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Had plans to take a road trip, but with the grody weather figured it'd be better to be inside all day. Should be a good time.

Til Tomorrow... 

Day 19 - Yellow Tigers

Survived the Food Fest yesterday. It was a great time. We ate an obscene amount of food. Chicken Wings, Steak Tips, Ice Cream Filled Cupcake, Potato Chips, Clams, Oysters, Meatballs, Cheese, Ribs, Hot Dogs, Pumpkin Risotto, Cannoli, Soup, Candy, Chowder, Apple Pie, Pizza, etc. Plus Beer. It was yummy and defintiely made my belly full! I can't wait til next year!!!!!

Today Christine and I are off to pick some apples, maybe walk around Salem, and then head into the North End of Boston for some Italian for dinner. Another fun day ahead. Yeah for visitors and vacation!!

Gotta give a shout out to my birthday buddy, Jen!! Hope you have a great one!!!! Can't wait til our trip to Seattle and Portland for our birthdays next year!!

--- This post has a lot of exclamaiton points.Clearly I am excited this morning :)

Day 18 - Purple Paw Print

Food Festival Day has finally arrived!!! This is one of my most favorite days all year. Christine and I are prepping to go get 10am chicken wings and beer before the fest starts. Breakfast of Champions!!! Wahoo!!

This is my first Food Fest without Bridget and Christina. It's gonna be very sad. I have faith Christine will be a good eater and pull through for the team, but my team will be missed. No excuses you will both be at next year's Phantom Gourmen Food Festival with me!!!

Day 12 - Dirty Monkey

Done too much for a Sunday already! Sundays should be lazy. Trying to get everything ready and pretty for my guests next week. I am so excited for Christine to get here on Friday. And then my parents and sister the Thursday after that!

So my new smoke alarm is making me crazy just as the last two did It just beeped AGAIN!!!! I even bought it a brand new battery today. I have no idea what's possessing it. I should really just live without one, but somehow that doesn't seem safe. What in the world am I supposed to do? I can't stand the beeping. It is driving me absolutely CRAZY!!

Day 10 - More Monkeys

Feeling in a Monkey kind of mood I guess.

I am SOOOO happy it's Friday!!! I am really looking forward to the weekend. Going to the spa for a much needed massage and facial tomorrow afternoon. I can't wait!! And tonight I have a phone date with Kim. Excited for that too! In case you don't know what a phone date is, I'll explain. Overall I am kind of bad at the phone. I never think to just pick it up and call someone. However I like being able to stay in touch with my friends who I don't live in the same state. So began the need for phone dates. We agree on a time to chat and make no other plans for the night.  And since it's Friday night and with Kim it means there defnitely will be drinking involved.  Phone dates can last for a few hours, so it's like spending the evening hanging out with one of my friends, only at home in my pjs. I know it may sound weird, but I love them!

PS. I have two pairs of these socks, so don't think I am cheating when you see them again later.

Day 9 - I heart Monkeys

Wow I'm tired today! Think I did too much stuff and not enough sitting last night. I didn't even get to watch the Big Brother finale or the Survivor premier. So glad I have a DVR cause I'll get to watch them tonight.

Since I'm thinking about TV, I can't believe the new Fall  season is starting so soon. I need to spend some quality time with my DVR to get all my series set up. Looking forward to the return of The Amazing Race, How I Met Your Mother, Dexter and Criminal Minds. Plus I'm excited to watch a few of the new shows, Blue Bloods, Lone Star and Boardwalk Empire. However I am sad that two of my faves. Cold Case, and Numb3rs, were cut from the lineup. Neither show had a series finale. However, I think the thing I'll miss most from TV this fall is Stella from CSI:NY : (  I wonder how they are going to explain that.

Oh tv, how can you give me so much joy, yet so much pain all that the same time.

Day 2 - Turtles

This morning's forecast made me super excited. No days above the 70s for the next 10 days. Wahoo!! I love fall! Plus it means wearing socks every day til Spring!!

Have yet to figure out the best way to photgraph my socks. Need to work on that. :)