I've been MIA

I've been MIA and I know it.

But I don't know what to do about it exactly because it is what it is.

But here's some stuff that's been going on.

Organizing pictures: just deleted over 50 blurry pictures of the same sunset that I was apparently trying to capture while riding in a car.  Here's one I must have taken when the car had slowed or perhaps stopped, so it is less blurry (but still not great).

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I have a cold.  When I get a cold, I get A COLD.  I have a sore throat, headache, cough, body aches and every time I cough my left ear hurts.  Oh yeah, I have an ear infection too.

I'm also a whiner when I'm sick so it's lucky that Frank has been out of town for this, especially because HE GAVE IT TO ME.

I also haven't taken off work because I'm trying to save my vacation days so I can maybe someday take some days off when I want to, not when I feel sick.

That's been fun.

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Now that we have the whole daylight savings thing, I am not driving to work during the sunrise.

I miss it, but I can see it out of my window before I leave, which I really enjoy.

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I went to Anthropologie with my cousin Sara awhile back.

When we were there I bought myself a cute apron.  I like to wear aprons when I work in the kitchen but we laughed when I bought it saying that I would probably be afraid to use it because it's so cute.

Yeah, that's not me!  I'm gonna use that cute apron!

I have had numerous opportunities to use the apron and what I do is I pull it out, put it on, and then think "you know, I"m working with food that might stain it" so I decide to put it back into the closet and pull out the old apron that is already stained.

 Yep, I still haven't used that apron.  But it's darn cute.

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I'm getting some new curtains in my family room/kitchen area.  So a couple of weeks ago I moved the curtain rod up to where I want it.  My perfect sister is making my curtains because, well, she's perfect.  I'm kind of afraid of large swaths of fabric and she isn't.  Anyway, while we are waiting for the new curtains, I decided to put the old curtains up so that we have some kind of window covering. The old curtains definitely don't fit on the new rod and whenever people visit, I feel like I have to explain that I don't have horrible taste when it comes to curtains.

Yep, it's quite a look.

Something to be thankful for October 2017

Oct 1: We spent the morning as a family watching conference and eating Doneen's cinnamon rolls. We all brought soup for lunch.  It was lovely being with all the family!
Oct 2: Lovely crisp weather today that made me happy.
Oct 3:We had a lovely walk in the park tonight...enjoying the crisp weather.
Oct 4: I've been texting Ryan a lot lately, since his move, and I have to say I LOVE that we are talking more.  I hope he keeps it up after he makes some friends in his new place. :-)
Oct 5:Spent the evening with mom...watched Pride and Prejudice (which neither of us ever tire of)
Oct 6: I actually started working on painting the little table I got at the garage sale.  I miss projects!
Oct 7: Carter was home! We also got to go to the BYU Spectacular and it really was spectacular.  Amazing talent-singing and dancing.
Oct 8:A wonderful get together with the Petersons and Peters!  Man it was awesome to see them all!
Oct 9: Another amazing sunset today!  I love a good sunset and sunrise.  The mountains are also looking really beautiful.
Oct 10: Frank and I went and worked out and it was pretty fun.  We are trying to get back in shape...he is being more diligent than me because some days I just want to lay on the couch!  But I'm doing ok.  Skinny, buff Debbie on the way?  Ha!
Oct 11: Today we went over and helped Mom and Dad figure out what to remove from their condo as they've decided to sell it and move in with Doneen. I like that I'm closer and can help.  Austin is also working to get a day off so he can come down and visit me when I'm in florida so I'm excited about that.  Ryan had a couple of good job interviews too.  Lots to be thankful for!
Oct 12: Spent the evening with Frank, Diane and Dion helping Mom and Dad get their place ready to sell.  Makes me want to have less "stuff" but also makes me glad to have an evening with my siblings helping our parents out.
Oct 13: I got a haircut and color.  Getting rid of the gray hair (even if only temporarily) is always something to be thankful for! ha! Plus I enjoy talking with Cynthia, my hair stylist.
Oct 14: Making applesauce with free apples from a neighbor!
Oct 15: Sunday school lesson went well and it's a beautiful day!
Oct 16:Dinner with the Forsyth's from MA! (no pictures...what??)
Oct 17: Frank made dinner and we worked out. Go us!
Oct 18: Well, it must have been a pretty relaxing day because I have no memories of it! ha!  Glad I have some days that are obviously NOT full of drama. ha!
Oct 19: Spent the evening with mom, which, even though I was tired, was good!  Neither of us ever get tired of Pride and Prejudice
Oct 20: Frank and I actually went out to a movie. Lately we've been total home bodies so that in and of itself is impressive.
Oct 21: Stars at night in the middle of nowhere! One of my dreams and it is amazing. I want to do it again and again.  And bring my camera one time...
Oct 22: Spent some time in nature in Moab/Monticello and it was a lovely time.
Oct 23: Oops...didn't write anything on this day and I have no idea what happened. But I know there was something to be thankful for!
Oct 24:Ditto ha!
Oct 25: Started feeling kinda sick today...but spent some time chatting with my sister after work followed by a relaxing evening. I love a good relaxing evening.
Oct 26: Came home from work early because I felt sick...but OH MAN I loved being home early. HA!
Oct 27: Worked out with Frank after work.  I'm glad we are doing this even if I am half-hearted about it sometimes (often?)
Oct 28: Saturday. Enough said.  We accomplished a lot around the house too, so BONUS.
Oct 29: Frank and I went into the canyon for a drive.  It was a beautiful day!  We decided to walk around the lake and ended up doing more of a hike than we thought. It was funny and fun though.
Oct 30: Just another manic Monday. haha.  Glad to be alive.
Oct 31: Potluck and costumes at work, so that was fun!