Thursday/Friday

I really enjoy my Fridays now. I can sleep in and still take my time getting ready. A few weeks ago, I asked my class if any of them were afraid of dogs - none were, and I mentioned I may bring Sadie to class sometime. Last week they asked where she was, so I took her to work with me today. I have seen dogs on campus before, so I figured it would not be a big deal and it wasn't. The girls welcomed her warmly, approached her properly and were sensitive to her skittishness without me having to say much about it. Then all of them fell into working, Sadie laid down at my feet, and class progressed without distractions.

After class, I had to drop a piece of equipment off at another building and took her with me there also. Again, she was welcomed, but Sadie didn't relax this time. On our way into the building we passed squirrels and chipmunks (the college's nickname is Chipmunk U) and she was completely focused on getting back outside, despite efforts to get her attention back.

We stopped at my parents' to visit for awhile and the driveway began to fill up like Christmas while we were there. M.A. rang the bell and sat down for a visit, then Cari pulled in, and she was followed by mom returning from shopping for a family for Christmas. I planned on going to Wal-mart so I scooted out soon after.

When I got home, I decided it was getting dark and didn't want to drive over to HL in the dusk/dark. I had been hearing gunshots everywhere I went today and figured the deer would be unpredictably on the move. Tomorrow may not be much better, but at least it will be easier to see.

I chatted online with LC Guy last night. He was packed and ready for deer camp. I wished him luck and pretty much said - see you in about 2 weeks. :)

I stuck to my no-spending vow today, but yesterday I slipped and spent $3 for a bag of sugar free Russel-Stover dark chocolate minitures. It's the only candy I eat anymore.

Tonight I need to make a grocery list and I am going to try and make it no more than $50. I am still putting off making up my budget.

Tomorrow, I also have a list of chores to take care of this weekend.

1. Lower the shower curtain - to reduce leaking from sides of tub
   
2. Hang a set of cupboard doors in the kitchen - who wants to see my oatmeal?
   
3. Put insulation in the vents in the crawl- to save $$
   
4. Inspect the crawl under the bathroom for water damage. I may have to pull some insulation down to accelerate the drying process & reduce mold/mildew
   

What about you? What are your weekend plans?