Packer Backer

I've always been a Green Bay Packer fan. (OK, maybe not when I was a kid and my dad and uncles would hog the TV to watch the games during family get togethers.) Shortly (OK, immediately) after my divorce from hubby who will go unnamed, I was able to secure my email handle where I proudly show the love of my home team. (That in itself is another story.) Every game day I run the gambit of: to fly or not fly the flag (is it good luck or bad luck); do I watch the game or listen to it on the radio (I feel they do better when I am out shopping and hearing the game on the radio); which shirt do I wear, which Packer set of earrings? Now remember that video of the drunk chick that made the news a year or so ago when the Packers lost their playoff berth? You can watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbjqjOrFBbs I'm a fan, but I'm not rabid (or drunk.) I feel for her, because wardrobe, earrings and nail polish IS important. Now back to the ex-hubby and my e-mail handle. I had had my new email handle for a while (spouting my love for the Packers) when I got a comment back from the ex that I complained every weekend when he watched football while we were married, yet claim my love for the Packers in my new e-mail handle? My reply? Hell Yes! It's easy to love and follow your home team when I'm not forced to watch every single football game on TV from Thursday through Monday during football season! Difference? I love Packer football--not football in general. OK, Packer football and any team playing the Vikings or the Bears! My current husband? Yes, he's a Flatlander....but he's a Packer Backer as well. I've converted him (not that it was hard--he didn't grow up in a household that watched much sports.) Did my anxiety help the Packers today? It's only the half--time, and earrings, will tell. *Post Game Update* These earrings are going in the trash! (Packers lost)

Post Holiday Boredom

Not only did I have a four-day weekend, but then three days working from home. Now another four-day weekend is upon us and I find that I have a bad case of the blahs. I'm bored with the stuff/games/music we have around the house, I'm broke so I cannot go shopping to relieve my boredom....what's a girl to do? Cruddy weather is looming and the sidewalks are slippery--no walking. Games on my phone and laptop bore me--no games. Hubby and daughter working on a 3-D puzzle--blah. Since it is later in the evening, perhaps I just go to bed. Need to shake out of this cruddy mood and fast!

Post Holiday Break

It is always nice to work the week between Christmas and New Years. There aren't many employees in the building and not too many people have needs. This year, working this week is especially nice since my boss is allowing me to work from home. (and in turn, I am allowing my employee to work from home as well.) If someone needs something, they know they can call my cell phone or ping me on Sametime (our Instant Messenger) if needed. I worked all day today, but it didn't seem urgent in any way and this is the most relaxed I've been in a long time. Megan is home from school so I get to spend time with her as well. Love my life right now.

Four-day Weekends Go Too Fast!

My employer is good about giving us holidays off...so I had Christmas Eve and Day off this year, giving me a four-day weekend. Why do four-day weekends go by so fast? Had the family over for Christmas on Sunday and that went by in a blur. All that prep, you hardly get to enjoy it. Then Christmas Eve we spent the day at my in-laws...today, was just for us. Lazed about the house, only venturing out for the occasional dog walk and a short trip to the dog park. Ralphie really enjoyed herself there....running a lot in the snow! The only nice thing about the remainder of the week is that I get to work from home.