Alright, tonight is a child free night. Woot! Of course, as the girls get older, this happens more and more frequently, and some nights I must say I actually miss them!

CoraLora (adoptee daughter) and Ducky are at a poetry slam. LadyBug is at a lock-in at the church.

Hubby and I found ourselves with a free evening and decided to go see a movie. At the cheap theaters of course, cause who wants to pay an arm and leg for a movie these days. Well, we want to, but common sense dictates that we don’t - except for movies we REALLY, REALLY want to see. So off we went to the cheap theaters, where for $4.00 the two of us got in to see Inkheart. As a long time fan of the book, I’ve been wanting to see the movie, and I must say they did an excellent job!! I was well pleased with the way they stuck to the meat of the story. The actors did great with the characters they were chosen for. The whole thing was done very well! Of course, I love Brendan Fraser. A long time Brendan fan — way back from Airheads days. We saw Journey to the Center of the Earth recently and it was good as well! But I digress. I’m also a huge Paul Bettany fan — who wouldn’t be. Fell in love with him as an actor when he portrayed Chaucer in A Knight’s Tale. One scene in Inkheart is literally and figuratively HOT and he’s the reason!

It was very enjoyable!

Speaking of movies (well, technically, I’m writing of movies, but let’s not nit-pick). I really want to go see Race to Witch Mountain. I know, I know. Cheesy, Peasy. But as a child (and heck let’s just admit it, an adult as well) I love the Witch Mountain movies. I’m very stoked that they are finally making a new and by the looks of it, modern, installment. I’m not sure about Dwayne Johnson as an actor, The Game Plan was cute, but was it really a stretch for him to play and egotistical, self-centered, emotionally stunted jock? I think the jury is still out as to his acting abilities.

And now, I’m supposed to be reading my book club book, but I probably won’t. I just got it today, and book club is tomorrow night. *sigh* This month has just gotten away from me! Book club choice for last month was: The Appeal by John Grisham. Next months is: Such a Pretty Fat by Jen Lancaster. Hopefully I’ll have some time get those in. We did get Ducky’s senior portraits ordered today (can you say “OUCH” — I can). I’m glad to finally get that task taken care of. I’ve been trying to get Ducky to sit down with me and choose the poses since Nov. Hey it only took what, 5 months — not too shabby. <pulls out hair> I can’t wait to get them! Her proofs turned out soooo great! I’m so excited (whoa, I just broke into an Pointer Sister’s melody there…).

Alright, before I break into anymore songs, correct myself or use any more parentheses, I’m going to go watch my DVR’d Survivor — SHHHH! don’t tell me what happens! I also have CSI to watch, but I don’t think I can get that in tonight as I have to get up and open tomorrow — dang it.

Peace.

Out.

Question of the day:

What task that you’ve put off – for whatever reason – have you recently completed?

OK, so I admit, I’ve been computer absent for some time. So let me fill you in on the comings and goings of azcason.

First, remember when I told you that we were all really sick? Well, I was sicker than I ever guessed. I kept getting worse and worse and finally went to urgent care. Well scratch that I tried to get an appointment at the clinic,when I couldn’t they suggested I come in the next day. By that time I was so sick, I said no way, I’m going to urgent care. They said I couldn’t go with out a referral. I said I would pay for it if I had to. Then the nurse said she would ask me some questions to determine whether I was ill enough to require urgent care. After a long series of questions which almost all the answers were “yes” she said “I don’t think you can wait, you sound really sick and should definitely be seen right away”. Hmmmm…..good idea brainiac.  So off I went to the unbearable wait at urgent care. I was ticked immediately upon arrival, as I realized I had left my book at home….grrr.

The upshot – I had pneumonia. The next couple of days were some of the worst of my life. I have NEVER been that sick. Ugh. I hope I will never be that sick again. I am finally just about recovered, as is everyone in the house.

To top that off,when I went back to work it was with a force. Then, the computer started acting up so we had to do a rebuild.

Whew.

I’ve been doing the NMELPA, working evenings and trying to fit in everything else that’s going on – dinner club, bible study, bunco, book club, play practices for Ladybug, graduation prep for Ducky, ugh.

I went back to Monday before last. I won’t have a day off till Saturday after next. 3 weeks without a solid day off. fun huh? Who hoo! Everybody Parteee!!!

The upside is… when I’m on my day off, I’m going to head off to Tucson to hang with my good friend for the weekend. I’m very ready for a girls weekend! OK, so that’s it for azcason…..

What’s been happening with all of you??