A Chugga Chugga

I moved my car at lunch today, then ate lunch as Ashton calls it, "a la vehicle." When I turned the key to roll up the windows to go back into work, there was the distinct sound of dysfunction. Arrrrrggggghhhh! Sam the tow guy came via AAA and then I was able to drive the car to TNT for a new battery and the oil change that I was going to get on Wednesday anyway. Little blue Highlander must have wanted to go earlier than I had planned. Oh well! Dan drove behind me in case I stalled out on the freeway, then we drove home and got into our workout clothes and hit the gym early. Ashley was most surprised. The truth is that riding the recumbent bike is helping my knee feel better. Here I have avoided exercise thinking I would blow it out and it is actually helping. Yeah, I know - I learn late.

Shhhhh, I just read who Jillian picked on the Bachelorette via AOL news. I just can't not know, ya know? Now, should I confess to Dan now or pretend I don't have a clue?!? We are scheduled to watch it together shortly. Oh, well - we still have Big Brother this summer. I never could read mysteries - I always read the last chapter before it was time and then never finished reading it!

Sunday PM

Today I felt like breaking up the Sunday routine, so Ashley and I went to tea in San Clemente at the Posh Peasant. It was lovely, but lots to eat and we brought home our desserts. Ash said she liked the scones better at "Ticky Boo" in Fallbrook - we'll have to go back and check! We hit Joanne's with coupons and bought white and lime green "minky" to make pillows for Miss Ashley like the ones Nancy bought at Costco only Ashley's colors for her dorm bedding. Believe me, the ones at Costco were a steal - even with my Joanne's coupons! But, she'll love them. Then, we went grocery shopping, home, did Encore at church, then caught up with the Heltons at Islands to hear about their trip to Oregon to visit Greg. Nancy visited a LOT of quilt stores there; you go, girl! (A special shout out to Scott who is becoming quite the good "quilter husband" - others are currently in training.) Now on to sit with Dan and watch tonight's episode of Big Brother. My name is Jan and I'm addicted to reality TV!

Sleepy Time Thoughts

It's Friday. I am ready to hit the hay, but taking a moment to reflect on my week. I only worked three days since family was in town and I took off Monday/Tuesday. It was really hard to make it through the three days! I wanted to be home and enjoying myself - not at work. But, isn't that what most people who are headed to work are thinking, too? I was busy, which was good. Tonight, Dan made his traditional Friday Nite Pizza and then we watched two episodes of Big Brother that we had taped. I'm not into conflict and this BB group is spending a lot of time yelling at each other and telling each other off. I'm not even sure I like any of them. My name is Jan and I'm addicted to reality TV. Well, just the Bachelorette and Big Brother. See it could be much worse. What I am really feeling is that I'd like to watch less TV and spend some time being quiet before God. I am definitely going to work on that this next week. Tomorrow morning is breakfast with my Growth Group ladies at Vista's Curbside Cafe. I've never been there, so am looking forward to it! Except for the part about how I had to set my alarm on a Saturday morning . . .