wittenlover

With Dad and I being the only "local" family, he typically refuses to let me cook (though I'd love to - and yes, I've told him this), so we usually go to some restaurant or another for TG. Maybe since I'm in my house now I can convince him to let me finally cook a small TG dinner for us in my "new to me" house/kitchen.

I kinda fell off the grid here since I moved into my house (though those of you on our Discord have seen me around). So, while I'm missing out on the prizes this year, I figured I'd pop in and say "hello again, friends!" I am excitedly gearing up to welcome trick-or-treaters to my house, having bought some fun fall decor and a cute Halloween kitty inflatable for my yard. Garden gave me some awesome lettuce in early summer, got about a dozen cucumbers before fungus ravaged my vines (sad face), lots of dill, still getting good parsley, about to harvest my celery and finally my brussel sprouts. Learned some things that will help me grow better/more next year. Lots going on but counting down to BF as always. My list is a bit different this year now with my house (ah the joys of home ownership) but that just means I am learning about new things and the costs that go along with them. Happy fall, y'all! I['ll definitely be around more now as BF nears!!!

Yes! Count me in again! I'll get you my info once I'm home from Charlotte, Bopeep!

How the heck is it May already??? Counting down the days till I head off to Charlotte and starting to stress about finding a kitty sitter for while I’m gone. I’m really uncomfortable with the idea of someone I don’t know well having access to my home while I’m gone but haven’t been able to find a friend (or two) that can help with both mornings & evenings. Oof. Wish me luck!

And not conducive to me finishing my move to my house as easily as I was hoping. Ugh. Lost multiple large trees in the last storm here at my soon-to-be former apartment complex. Truly sad…

Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit! Happy February, GD fam! I’m starting the month as a new homeowner! Closed on my house on the 27th and have already been over there to change the locks. I won’t completely move in until after my trip to Vegas early next month but it’s exciting to get things over there. [emoji16][emoji106][emoji537]

… need a trip to my eye doctor for some new glasses. Gotta be something good in this pile…

Same! If for no other reason than it marks the time to shop for my Secret Santa! [emoji16][emoji106]

Happy New Year, GD fam! Tonight has been sobering. First the news about the Bills player that collapsed on the field, then followed by the news of motorsports legend Ken Block having lost his life in a snowmobile accident earlier today. A potent reminder that life is so very precious… Stay safe, friends. [emoji170][emoji170][emoji170]

Merry Christmas, GD fam! [emoji16][emoji319][emoji318][emoji172][emoji320]

Thank you again, Bopeep, for being an awesome Chief Elf! Merry Christmas!

So very sorry, friend… [emoji22] Your mom may not remember this but she will feel the love and, someday, you will look back on this time with the knowledge you loved her well in the midst of the most difficult times. Praying for all of you.

Just opened my SS box! Thank you so very much Reinholt1 & mom! You spoiled us! Kitties are already trying to break into the treats

Had to work yesterday. Was not fun being out in the brutal winds. Otherwise, not as horrid as it could’ve been. lol

Thanks for another year of being our Chief Elf! So very much appreciated!!! [emoji16][emoji318][emoji319][emoji320]

House hunt in full swing - I think I have 7-8 houses I’m planning/hoping to see with my agent Saturday morning plus another open house or two once she needs to go to handle other obligations. Hoping the winner is somewhere in this bunch! Fingers crossed! Baking for gifts about to ramp up as well. First shipments go out by Tuesday! Time’s flying!!!

I got a box today! Woo! Waiting till Christmas to open. Thank you!!! [emoji318][emoji319][emoji320]

If you haven’t already, PM Bopeep directly so she has this info in her inbox as well. [emoji4][emoji106]

Welcome, December! For those of us in the SS/OE party over in Holiday Discussion, TOMORROW is the shipping deadline! [emoji33][emoji33][emoji33]

Eesh! Crazy how fast shipping deadline has snuck up on me! Still pulling together SS stuff in the midst of work and house hunting! (Nope, I’m not the least bit busy! LOL)

I’m in! Reset phone reminders so hopefully I can stay in this time!!! lol

I’m working on buying a house so this is one year I’m glad I don’t have many folks to buy for. LOL Looking to keep my costs at $500 or less for Christmas and supplies for the church NYE party. We shall see.

Looking forward to shopping! Woo! [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]

My primary job - I have Thanksgiving and BF off as a holiday. My second (fun gig) retail job - I expect I’ll be working there at least a few hours. All good.

1.) For what I’ll be looking for, likely Target/Meijer/Walmart 2.) I’ll for sure be out and about shopping on BF. Not yet sure exactly which stores but B&BW is always on the list. 3.) I still miss the little JC Penney snow globes. Wish they’d make a comeback. They always made an early stop at JCP a must for me. [emoji170]