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Pulled In Different Directions

Manda — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:30:36 +0000

Sometimes it feels as if I’m being pulled into a thousand directions and then at the end of the day, the things I needed to get accomplished are not done because I was doing things for everyone else. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind helping family and friends but sometimes I need help or at the very least would like a little recognition for the things I have done. Also, it is getting to be a little disheartening being the only one bring any money into the home. Sometimes, I would like be splurge a little on myself and buy a new pair of shoes or something. But with my income being all that is coming in, that is not something I can afford at the moment. I will even write a blog post about linear motion just to make an couple extra bucks for little non-necessity things. I think this maybe the main reason for my bout of depression. I actually feel a little better getting that off my chest.

Depression Sucks

Manda — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:14:28 +0000

I cannot believe January is almost over! This month just flew by. Things have been normal but I have been dealing with a bout of depression. My weight (still haven’t lost those 10 pounds) isn’t helping my depression and I just feel blah. And the thing is, I really don’t have anything major to be depressed about. The past problems (those of you who know, know what I am talking about) still creep up every now and then but they are not the main reason why I feel depressed. And I really cannot pin point the cause of the depression. I just don’t feel very happy. I have a few books I wanted to read (no ereaders, I like the feel and smell of real books) but right now I just don’t feel like reading them. I also don’t feel like playing games (WoW or on the 360) and when I’m not working, cooking or cleaning, I just want to sit and watch mind numbing tv. It doesn’t help that my mind doubts everything. Thankfully, my stress level is not up (it has been way down since moving away from the stress inducer) so I don’t have to deal with that.

Another Post Complaining About The Cold

Manda — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:35:15 +0000

The windy is blowing like crazy (which means it gets pushed into all the tiny cracks in this old house) and making it colder in the house then it should be. I really, really cannot wait for summer. Heck, I would settle for spring. I want hot weather, warm nights, pool covers, outdoor activities, windows open, BBQs, warm breezes and all the other great things that come with summer.

Valentine’s Day Cards

Manda — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:56:52 +0000

Since Raven is a freshman in High School, it has been many, many years since she handed out Valentines. But I still like to get Raven a few cards to give out to close family members (grandparents, aunts and uncles) for the holiday. And since they are for family members, I know they will want a card with an included picture. Of course, when I think about photo greeting cards my mind immediately goes to Tiny Prints. I ordered our Christmas cards this past holiday from them and was more than impressed with the overall quality of the cards. I had many people who received a card from us remark about how cute they were and wanted to know where we got them. Therefore, I know the Valentines Day Greeting Cards will turn out awesome.

The cards I am going to order for Raven to give out to family is Fun Rainbow Stripes: Azalea. It fits the Valentine Day theme without being overly kiddish (since Raven is a teenager).

For anyone looking for Valentine Cards for your child’s classroom or for family member, I would most defiantly recommend Tiny Prints. You will not be disappointed. Not only will you get a high quality product, I can almost guarantee that no other child will have the same Valentine as your child.

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Cathouse

Manda — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:13:12 +0000

Things have been … well … mundane. Well, I shouldn’t say that because I have been busy but with work and daily life and being stuck in the house. Nothing much else. Which is — at the moment — fine with me. I don’t want drama or anything like that. I just wish winter would end and summer (we can skip spring all together) would begin. I hate the cold and being stuck inside. I could go outside but it’s cold (and rainy) outside and like I said in the previous sentence, I hate the cold.

Anyway, today I took some time out and made a cardboard cathouse for Jedi and Nefarian. Jedi sniffed it and walked away because he obviously has better things to do then play in a getto looking cathouse. Nefarian, on the other hand, loved it. He ran through their crinkle cave and into the cathouse smacking anyone through the windows who dare put their hands near it. It cost me $0 since I all ready had the empty boxes, glue and utility knife on hand. So, I figure if the cats don’t want much to do with it at least I didn’t waste any money.

Friday Favorites

Manda — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Here are my friday favorite photos from this past week.