Melancholy!  It's a dreary day here today.  We got out early to head to the closest farmer's market but they were closed until next Saturday.  So we went out for breakfast/brunch.  I asked my hubby what he thought of my new idea, he just looked at me and never said a word.  It really shot right through me.  I didn't bring it up again.  I must find a way to make a living that doesn't require travel and feeds my soul!  Is it too much to ask for? 

We got home and I just started cleaning the house and clearing out Christmas.  He's taking a nap so I don't have to talk to him for now.  We are expected at friends by 4ish to grill steaks, drink, play cards, celebrate a birthday and bring in the New Year.  Yesterday this was a good idea; today it just seems like a waste of time.  Plus I am certain that we will have the boy with us since my daughter is still not moving today and she was supposed to pick him up and take him to her friends mothers for a kids new years eve night.  Oh well, some things will just remain the same.

I hope you all have a grand evening and 2012 proves to be a great year for you. 

I am slowly getting myself back into work mode.  I really don't want to go out on the road but it's a necessary evil. 

I have lots to do today but I am going to go for a long walk.  The weather here is just fantastic so I want to clear my head and enjoy it while it lasts.  I have lots to think about.  I am still stuck in the tug-o-war about travel/work and finding a way to stay home but still make a living.  I can't seem to shake it this time despite all the signs, gentle nudges, etc.

Went to the chiro then walked out the backdoor for a crossfit workout!  It was nice!  I had a day planned for getting a number of things done; it hasn't turned out that way.  My grandson decided he didn't want to just hang out at his mom's today so I retrieved him and dropped him at karate.  Oh well, there's always tomorrow.  I am waiting to hear back from a person that has a dresser to give away so I can pick it up and take it to my daughter's. 

Ok, back to work.  Today will be a rest day then tomorrow I will visit with the chiro, then walk out the back door to a crossfit session.  Goal this week is M, W, F.

I have so much work to do.  It will be a mix of business and personal today.  The house is only half cleared of xmas debris so that has to happen then some banking and errands to complete as well.  More program stuff to do and follow up on then I need to get my presentations worked out for MN.  I have some email to send off related to that meeting as well to work out the travel and reservations. Ugh!  It's already overwhelming and that's just a portion of it!

So, back to reality and work. I hope you all have an easy and uneventful return to life after Christmas.

I don't want to go back out on the road. I am cooking up an idea for a way to make money without having to travel.  If I can figure it out, I would still be self employed but 1) no traveling 2) doing one of the things I truly love to do.  It's a very tiny spark of an idea and will take some research and work to make it happen but with the money I have already in the tube and a bit of solid luck, it just might work! 

Christmas morning was very quiet!  I fixed breakfast for everyone while they slept so they just ate as they wished.  The boy slept in until after 8:30 am.  I truly enjoyed the quiet before the day started full tilt.  We had a nice time and the boy was thrilled with all he received.  The mice were a big hit. He was speechless for a few minutes and couldn't believe his eyes.  Priceless!

I started all the food prep stuff while they were all still tucked in.  The rolls needed to thaw and rise so I set that up first.  The meats I just set out and prepped all the veggies and necessary pots and pans.  Pretty relaxed morning overall.  I started all the real cooking after lunch then took a nap. And since we cooked on Saturday, all I had to do was warm things up for the midday meal.  We didn't need to be at the gathering spot until 5. 

We had a great time with friends/family.  Lots of good food, good fun.  We ate, did the gift exchange, played white elephant, and then played a couple rounds of cards.  Drank too much, ate too much and just plain enjoyed ourselves.

Today has been very relaxed start as well. I didn't get up until 10 am!  Well, I got up at 7 am and put the dogs out then back to bed.  We had breakfast/lunch and have been just cleaning up the Christmas mess.  I am heading out to the crossfit gym at 4:30 to work off all the food and drink of yesterday.  The boy is having a fit to be taken to karate so I guess I will have to get dressed sooner than I thought.

Have a great day!