But even that has taken a bit of backseat to plain old vegging out in front of the television. I know it's not good for me...and I should get off my butt and spend some time in the basement....but lately I'm spending a lot of time watching Big Brother, Amazing Race Canada, HGTV, and America's Got Talent. From Thursday evening through the weekend, there is always some sporting event to watch, CFL (football), the Pan-Am games, or if I really want to nap, I switch to golf.
In other words, I'm wasting time and probably a few brain cells too. Though, in my defense, unless I'm napping, I'm usually got the computer at my side, and during the commercial breaks I make made dashes around the house doing chores. (Yes, I know I could PVR the program and watch them later but I know I wouldn't so I don't).
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Work is not slowing down any. Usually summers are quiet because many employees take vacation or extended leaves for much of July and August. But this year, with three new employees, working on a regional hiring process, being involved in the planning and organizing of two conferences to be held in the fall, handling issues that my boss doesn't want to bother with*, as well as my normal workload, there are days when I'm feeling overwhelmed. My to-do list never seems to get any shorter.
But there is some good news. He hasn't officially announced it yet but it's become clear that my boss is retiring soon. The reason I know this is that senior management has already announced his replacement! She'll be joining the office in mid-August and there are meetings planned to start the transition. He is to "mentor" her but I expect he'll be given a quiet corner with some sort of project to spend the rest of the time before he retires.
*A complaint came in the other day. As the manager it should be his responsibility to deal with it, but instead he referred the individual to me. Well, I guess he did "deal with it" ...by delegating it to me.
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I'm a little lot behind in my indoor housework. Last weekend, I spent much of my time outdoors because the weather was absolutely gorgeous. We did get a bit of rain so I spent Sunday priming the walls in the basement. My contractor had brought a gallon of paint that is meant to keep out moisture and resist mildew or mold. Of course, I ran out of paint with about 4-5 feet of wall left to go. The paint he purchased is only available at a certain store here in Regina that is only open Monday to Friday. So I went to Home Depot and picked up a quart of a similar but less expensive brand. I hope it works as well as the other.
After the walls were dry I vacuumed and washed the floors, and wiped everything down. Drywall dust is soooo dusty! Then I organized to exercise equipment: my daughter's elliptical, my son's weight bench, and my yoga mat and set of weights. Now, I have no excuse not to go to the gym - humble as it is, it's right in my own home. And yes, I've actually used it twice this week, each time spending 15 minutes on the elliptical and 10 minutes stretching on the mat.
I haven't been walking, the last time was a week ago, and I'm starting to feel like a slug.
My son set up the television and DVD player for me. Now I just need to find some exercise DVD's.
I have bought a book through Amazon, "Yoga for Women", and I'm excited to learn more. Besides the benefit of the stretches I'm hoping it will help relieve some of the stress in my life.
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We finally got some rain and cooler weather - much appreciated in Northern Saskatchewan as most of the evacuees can finally return home. Unfortunately for some, their homes were destroyed in the fires. It's going to be several months of rebuilding for many communities.
The cooler weather is keeping me indoors, so I'm catching up on my housework. The laundry is nearly done, the kitchen and bathrooms are clean, recycling has been taken out, and I made a meatloaf and egg salad. The cat litter is next on the agenda, followed by washing the laundry room and furnace room floors. Then vacuuming, dusting and....this to-do list never ends either!
I'd best get as much done as I can today because tomorrow I'll want to be outside again. Sun and 29C (84F) is in the forecast! I see a book, a cold drink, and the back deck in my future.
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Have a great weekend everyone!
We finally got some rain and cooler weather - much appreciated in Northern Saskatchewan as most of the evacuees can finally return home. Unfortunately for some, their homes were destroyed in the fires. It's going to be several months of rebuilding for many communities.
The cooler weather is keeping me indoors, so I'm catching up on my housework. The laundry is nearly done, the kitchen and bathrooms are clean, recycling has been taken out, and I made a meatloaf and egg salad. The cat litter is next on the agenda, followed by washing the laundry room and furnace room floors. Then vacuuming, dusting and....this to-do list never ends either!
I'd best get as much done as I can today because tomorrow I'll want to be outside again. Sun and 29C (84F) is in the forecast! I see a book, a cold drink, and the back deck in my future.
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Have a great weekend everyone!
