tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87118236721843077682024-03-13T07:14:51.112-07:00Too Little TimeToo Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-35460720023371392652012-02-13T22:47:00.000-08:002012-02-13T23:00:52.885-08:00And I return.......So it has been quite a while since I last posted. Partially because blogs are passae with facebook around; partially because I didn't want certain people viewing details of my life before they were shared. <br /><br />However, this areana gives me an opportunity to voice concerns in my head, chronical life changes, arrange thoughts and maybe even provoke outside response with no personal bearing. We'll see....<br /><br />So in the last 8 months or so what has been going on at "too little time". Well<br /><br />* In August I purchased a condo. This followed moving out on my own.<br /><br />After 10 years of living in a marriage that had been dead and burried long ago, waiting for my children to grow up I just couldn't do it anymore. Not a big shock to anyone who bothered to be observant... it has been a difficult time for some. For me, I am sorry for the pain it has caused my children. However, for the first time in 10 years I am at peace.<br /><br />* In September I saw the lawyer to make the new reality legal.<br /><br />A formality, but necessary to put lines in the sand. Because of the length of our marriage (23 years) and that the children are of advanced age (18 and 15) I have a final hearing of March 1st. Approx 4.5 months after filing.<br /><br />* In October I decided to return to school..... again.<br /><br />Though a slow process getting the ball rolling, I have started my first of 10 BSN compleation courses. I expect to have my BSN approximately next spring. My first class started this week. As of last week I was sure that this was a huge mistake. Week one is down. Previewing week 2, it appears that most of this is writing, research, etc. My first degree is in English. Though not saying this is easy (NEVER) my prior learning should compliment my current learning.<br /><br />Are there things that I wish for. I have dreams that I hope become reality. I have Faith that in God's timing all things are possible.<br /><br />To the future I look!Too Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-39243454368796238112011-06-17T03:37:00.000-07:002011-06-17T03:47:16.773-07:00Hello to anyone who still stops by....Lots going on here at "Too Little Time" which is leaving too little time for much else.<br /><br />I did take several loads of stuff to the resale, to donate and than stalled. I see this project resurfacing here in the very near future for various reasons....<br /><br />My darling daughter turned 18 in April which was a major hurdle for the mom (don't know why some things hit you harder than others - 18 major, graduation not at all).<br /><br />Said darling daughter also graduated this June. This includes a pending graduation party in July -- don't even want to think about that one yet. And who's brillant idea was it to hand make party invitations including 3-D tassels (I'm a glutton)!<br /><br />Manly little man (who isn't little at all anymore at almost 6 ft and 190 #s at 14) graduated 8th grade and starts HS in the fall. Actually as he's in band he's already very active over at the high school. We are very pleased that he made drum line! Yeah Josh :)<br /><br />In knitting news there is nothing new. I lost my knitting mojo. I have 2 single socks with no mates and babies with no sweaters. Don't know when that will rectify itself.<br /><br />Instead I've been sewing. Working on the "Grandmothers Flower Garden" -- need to take a picture cause I've gotten quite a lot done. Probably 3/4 of a king size bed.<br /><br />So thats the skinny. Lots more to chat about but that will have to wait.<br /><br />Happy June days all...<br /><br />KToo Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-54851808293275883052011-03-06T19:07:00.000-08:002011-03-06T19:19:02.150-08:00Moving in the right direction...I can't tell you the exact reason - over whelmed; spring fever; cabin fever... but I am entirely sick of the amount of crap that resides in my house. Fueled by a recent article about de-cluttering I am attempting to embrace their suggestions and start a "pitching process".<br /><br />We have lived in this house for 15 years - that's 15 years worth of accumulation. Hoping to move in another 5 I am applying the "do you want to move it" philosophy. I plan on moving as little as possible so with a look towards the future I started today.<br /><br />I didn't get very far. But I did start. Every journey needs a start. Do I have a schedule yet? No. Frankly I've been working 4 days a week (self imposed) which doesn't leave time for much else. But I am motivated.<br /><br />Also some of the "little things" listed at the side involve major changes. Like clean the fridge. That involves moving the fridge. Across the room. Pulling down shelving.<br /><br />In crafting news I dug out a hand pieced Grandmother's Flower Garden" that I had started several years ago. I pieced tow of the sections together and realized I have about 1/3 of a full size quilt completed. So while the mood hits me I'm going to work on that for awhile.<br /><br />So definitive progress... no. But a move in the right direction.Too Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-33674065360394968932011-03-02T11:20:00.000-08:002011-03-03T06:06:15.893-08:00RemissAs stated above, I have been very remiss in keeping up the blog lately if for no other reason that there isn't a whole lot going on in my life other than work... which is life sucking in itself at times.<br /><br />However, I am going to attempt something new to see if it helps me accomplish some things. I am a bit overwhelmed at the number of projects needing compleation and I tend to forget those same projects when I have 30 min. So... "Too Little Time" will be making lists and checking them off - setting an account of what I've been up to. Both to keep me on track and motivated. I invite you along for the ride.....<br /><br />KarrieToo Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-29638023309738914432010-12-31T16:30:00.001-08:002010-12-31T16:35:25.801-08:00Goodbye 2010, Hello 2011<span style="color:#000099;">For this New Year I look forward to....</span><br /><br />Lissa turning 18 and graduating..<br /><br />Joshua turning 14 and starting high school...<br /><br />Band Camp #5....<br /><br />Warm weather......<br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;">I am grateful for</span><br /><br />good friends, a good job, what can be<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#6600cc;">Happy New Year All</span>Too Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-3636526666393855512010-11-04T14:15:00.000-07:002010-11-10T14:35:29.909-08:00Craftyness AboundsAs mentioned on the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ISE</span> blog, I have been having a love <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">afair</span> with booties lately <a href="http://ise9.blogspot.com/2010/11/remember-those-booties.html">http://ise9.blogspot.com/2010/11/remember-those-booties.html</a> -- 6 pairs completed and various yarn ends still <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">availble</span> for more. I have pushed the booties to the rear (sort of) to work on various other projects.<br /><br />My <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ISE</span> 9 scarf is underway and somewhere between 1/3 to 1/2 done depending on how long I make it. Pleased with its progress to date I have to keep my eye on the deadline or I know I'll be racing to finish....<br /><br />Finished a baby kimono that was languishing... before said baby outgrew it. Quite a feat that.<br /><br />Big news in craft land is the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">completion</span> of 2 quilt tops in about 1-1/2 weeks. Amazing to me that when the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">mojo</span> is right how quickly things can come together. Same as how quickly they stall when the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">mojo</span> is off.<br /><br />The quilt tops were quite a exclamation for me. One is a Christmas gift for my daughter's special boy (love the boy) ... pictures will be forthcoming when I get the whole camera thing straightened out.<br /><br />The second has fabric that has been languishing for about 10 years. The main fabrics are from a "St. Jude's" series carried at Minnesota Fabrics long long ago. I have just never had the push to make them up. 2 years ago I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">purchased</span> additional fabric to pull it all together and even cut the squares but still could not find the oomph to sew them together. Then the other day the right person came along for the quilt and it made itself up. Amazing how that works! So the top is done, sandwiched and currently in the being tied mode. Again, pics will be forthcoming.<br /><br />Thanks for checking in all :)<br /><br />KToo Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-68385003533696024032010-08-16T00:23:00.000-07:002010-08-16T00:41:34.250-07:00Hello, Goodbye AugustWell summer is winding to a close and we prepare the kids to return to school...<br /><br />Band camp lived up to its expectations. Had a lot of fun with the kids -- thanks Tiff for giving it a try. Can't explain to someone how wonderful it is, has to be experienced. The absolute pouring rain and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">tackeling</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Lissa</span> in the mud is probably my best memory.<br /><br />This is a year of lasts with Lissa. Senior pictures are complete and waiting to be ordered. Her last band camp and band season. She is anxious to start back and have a schedule again, to finish and move on.<br /><br />Joshua is preparing to enter 8<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span> grade. As <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Lis</span> exists High School, Joshua will be starting. <br /><br />Summer wains as <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Autumn</span> approaches<br /><br />Endings and new beginnings......Too Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-40987193177306844902010-07-22T07:37:00.000-07:002010-07-22T07:46:44.002-07:00Lazy Days of SummerHope you are all enjoying your summer.....<br /><br />Vacation is finished here - Disney, wonderful trip... few <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">speed bumps</span>. Of course what would a family vacation be without them.<br /><br />Birthday has passed, enjoyable other than I am another year older. As a state of mind I feel about .... 38.<br /><br />Gearing up for band camp. 3 weeks from now I will sit in my lounge chair, enjoying the sunshine, music from the band and hoping all "emergencies" are minor in nature.<br /><br />Cast on for a pair of socks. First ones since January and it was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">probably</span> a year prior the last pair. Really lost my knitting drive. This is nice though. Something I can pick up and just knit on. Mindless. Enjoying the continued repeat of ribbing.<br /><br />My daughter is maturing by fathoms this summer. Am discovering a new relationship with her and though I see her less we are closer than before.<br /><br />Joshua too is enjoying these quiet lazy days. Just a few more weeks though.....Too Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-24457578366277185692010-07-07T12:10:00.000-07:002010-07-07T12:12:58.486-07:00A sad entrySee my Kitty Kat over there to the right of the screen?<br /><br />He died Monday. Don't know why. In the scheme of things really doesn't matter, end result is the same.<br /><br />I will miss my Kitty.Too Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-91720233431068077062010-05-15T18:21:00.000-07:002010-05-15T18:24:10.690-07:00Poached from Hasbu's Hideaway<div align="center">Before you were conceived<br />I wanted you.<br />Before you were born<br />I loved you.<br />Before you were here an hour<br />I would die for you.<br />This is the miracle of life. [<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">maureen</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">hawkins</span>]</div>Too Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-91125927122211526812010-05-03T19:40:00.000-07:002010-05-03T19:42:28.819-07:00Prom 2010<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B8kzbm9Jvhg/S9-JRmFLfTI/AAAAAAAAAYc/IS4MfUKH2-M/s1600/prom2010+003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467239408024124722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B8kzbm9Jvhg/S9-JRmFLfTI/AAAAAAAAAYc/IS4MfUKH2-M/s400/prom2010+003.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>My Children (center two in black). Lissa's Junior Prom. Hard to believe were already here. .... No more babies. Both a joy and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sadness</span>.</div>Too Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-48438636751726171922010-03-13T22:59:00.000-08:002010-03-13T23:19:50.486-08:00Falling off the face, or notNo I haven't fallen off the face of the earth. <br /><br />Busy - an understatement.<br /><br />Currently hosting <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ISE</span> 8 -- a little bit more than I need with work, etc. <br /><br />Finishing my first scarf of two. Hoping no one flakes out cause I really don't have time to make more.<br /><br />Why two? My fault. Learning curve.<br /><br />Signs of spring are becoming more and more plentiful.<br /><br />Bought the CUTEST shoes -- if I ever get a chance to take a picture. 3 inch heals == look like oil dyed <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Easter</span> eggs.<br /><br />Anyways, cheers all<br />KToo Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-49064685952880259812010-01-23T01:42:00.000-08:002010-01-23T01:57:45.816-08:00Happy JanuaryHope all are enjoying January as it winds now to a close. Here in Michigan we've been very fortunate with the weather --- not too much snow and some pretty mild temperatures.<br /><br />Ordered the "Knit Picks" sock kit. Received it last week and cast on my first pair of socks in almost a year. Enjoying it very much!!! Not going great guns (still have the "kindle" which takes up time) and then there's always work... but still have about 3 inches done and approx another 3 until I can start the heal. And that's doing 2 at a time!<br /><br />Finishing up "Pretty Thing". This is my 3rd and although a GREAT pattern..... <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ummmm</span> I think I'm about done with this one for awhile.<br /><br />Also have some new yarn for a baby sweater. Lots of babies coming this spring so I have to get baby knitting.<br /><br />Also decided to host the International Scarf Exchange #8. Really enjoy participating in an exchange but this one had petered out and I haven't found another one. So having nothing else in the works (ha, ha) decided to add this to the mix.<br /><br />If you are interested in joining, you can find the information here: <a href="http://www.ise82010.blogspot.com/">http://www.ise82010.blogspot.com</a><br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">That's</span> the skinny -- Keep in touch :)<br /><br />KarrieToo Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-68415074917863426832010-01-14T17:06:00.001-08:002010-01-14T18:08:19.811-08:00A little cleaning...So I decided to not join the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">STR</span> -- though I wanted too very badly, I didn't want to spend that much money for the stuff to sit.<br /><br /><br />Instead I decided to order the "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Knitpicks</span>" sock kit. Six pairs of cute anklets (more along the lines of what I wear) patterns and yarn for $25.00. If it sits and doesn't get knit (I hope not) I won't feel as guilty. Hopefully they will be quickie patterns and with some success I'll be inspired to continue.<br /><br />While I was off I decided to do some deep cleaning -- you know January stuff. Move furniture type cleaning. So I dove into my stash to clean/organize that too.<br /><br /><br />Found not 1, not 2, not 3 but <span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#ff0000;">5</span> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">skeins of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">STR</span> in my stash. </span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Made me ever so glad again that I didn't join since I have almost a years worth sitting in a closet.<br /><br /><br /></span>Too Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-56575911463455109652010-01-07T09:05:00.000-08:002010-01-07T09:11:44.830-08:00To Join or Not To JoinSo the new <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Rockin</span> Sock Club <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">signups</span> are up.<br /><br />And I'm trying to decide <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">whether</span> or not to join......<br /><br />I love ........<br /><br />the idea of 12 patterns<br />6 new skeins of yarn<br />a surprise package every other month<br /><br /><br />I'm not sure....<br /><br />cause I didn't finish all the patterns, skeins from the last time I joined (08)<br />I haven't knit a pair of socks in probably 6 months<br /><br /><br />Don't know if I overdid it with Christmas 08 making probably 8 pair or if its cause I teach the sock class now that I'm burned out or do I just need to be re-enthused. ?<br /><br />Joy sent me a couple of sock books for Christmas and I am re-interested in getting a pair on the needles (excited to actually)... but I haven't yet, and I start teaching again Monday, and.......<br /><br />I just don't know.<br /><br />What do you think?Too Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-78966372546859720532009-11-29T15:38:00.000-08:002009-11-29T15:39:51.612-08:00<span style="font-size:180%;color:#000099;">LOVE being back in <span style="color:#ff0000;">ER!!</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000000;"></span><br />Is everything perfect -- no -- didn't expect it to be.<br /><br />Glad to be back among friends/family.<br /><br />Almost done with the shopping -- just a few more fill-ins and onto the wrapping.<br /><br />:) Later<br />KToo Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-50100895035438360442009-11-04T14:27:00.000-08:002009-11-04T14:29:03.396-08:00Back to the BeginningTransfer was approved this week and I start back in ER on November 15<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span>.<br /><br />Glad for the experience, but more than ready to return to ER.<br /><br />Other than that life is good. Christmas shopping, decorating and fires to keep warm by.Too Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-1136301717336508962009-10-22T13:33:00.000-07:002009-10-22T13:37:27.006-07:00Watch what you ask for.....So, I went back to work on Monday night. They were kind to me and gave me 2 post-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">partums</span> -- not a bad assignment. Than there was also the labor, which turned into a fiasco, a C/S and a re-iteration of one of the reasons I do not like OB.<br /><br />Also there is rumor that 3 of the delivering Dr.'s are leaving. Which translates to less <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">delivery's</span> necessitating less nurses which means increased Mandatory Time Off and Call.<br /><br />So...... off to ER I went today to inquire about positions and going back.<br /><br />You just left you say. Yes. But staffing ratios have improved, I like ER and after 6 months in baby-land I can say this isn't for me!Too Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-72460572885013017192009-10-15T19:34:00.000-07:002009-10-15T19:41:13.258-07:00Thank you GodOne of the changes in Darling Husband and my relationship is that were taking a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">financial</span> course at the church. Suggested by DH - as for the past 21 years I have managed the $$ with minimal help/interference from him. And while I am a darn good manger (if I do say so) a spouse that is "not on board" can beat the hell out of a budget. So we are now jointly managing the outgoing. In the course, one is to return to a cash only system in as many areas as possible.<br /><br />So I now grocery shop in cash.<br /><br />Tuesday we were getting ready to leave when I couldn't find my purse. Checked the car, the house, the car, the house, etc. Panicked. Called the grocery and they had one there same description. (how did I leave it --- I have no idea).<br /><br />Anyways -- there WAS $300.00 dollars in there. That is our grocery money. I have been on medical and they haven't gotten a check right in 6 weeks. I panicked all the way back to the store.<br /><br />Yes it was my purse. And everything -- checkbook, credit cards and ALL the cash was still in it.<br /><br />Thank you God!!!Too Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-79083531573565466872009-10-14T06:34:00.000-07:002009-10-14T06:37:14.833-07:00The last few daysEnjoying my last few days off before I return to the working world. The last time I had a lengthy vacation was when I gave birth and that was only about 4 weeks each.<br /><br />Working on trying to get the house in shape, the laundry caught up, etc. If I could ship the kids someplace for 4 days it would be an easier task.<br /><br />Took a class Sat called "Its A Wrap". Will post pictures shortly :)<br /><br />KToo Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-75245189044401686542009-10-03T11:47:00.000-07:002009-10-03T12:08:38.126-07:00Obsessed<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_B8kzbm9Jvhg/Ssee7AaQ2NI/AAAAAAAAAX0/34vf1InewLE/s1600-h/temp+ky+10209+019.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388450215731714258" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_B8kzbm9Jvhg/Ssee7AaQ2NI/AAAAAAAAAX0/34vf1InewLE/s320/temp+ky+10209+019.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Picked up a new book Monday at Borders and I have been obsessed since. </div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>Some nifty ideas including this one:<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_B8kzbm9Jvhg/SsefPXmyTWI/AAAAAAAAAX8/OSwLi4anDck/s1600-h/temp+ky+10209+017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388450565555637602" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_B8kzbm9Jvhg/SsefPXmyTWI/AAAAAAAAAX8/OSwLi4anDck/s200/temp+ky+10209+017.JPG" border="0" /></a>I love the look of the covered hangers and I find that its the perfect use for all those left over pieces of fabric that are too small for most projects and too large to throw out.<br /><br /></div><div>(Yes I know they would be great for quilts, but I have enough quilt projects started and bought that I don't need to add more to them.)<br /></div><div></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_B8kzbm9Jvhg/Ssef4sahHqI/AAAAAAAAAYE/_V8nN2bqV5A/s1600-h/temp+ky+10209+021.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388451275515960994" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_B8kzbm9Jvhg/Ssef4sahHqI/AAAAAAAAAYE/_V8nN2bqV5A/s200/temp+ky+10209+021.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Anyways, I have covered "a few" hangers this week:</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>but I may have reached the point of obsession. On Thrusday I went to Michaels and bought some wire, made miniture hangers and yes covered those too.<br /></div><div></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B8kzbm9Jvhg/SseggEkVfiI/AAAAAAAAAYM/wWSKE6MneUA/s1600-h/temp+ky+10209+022.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388451952014491170" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B8kzbm9Jvhg/SseggEkVfiI/AAAAAAAAAYM/wWSKE6MneUA/s200/temp+ky+10209+022.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div><div>I might need to go back to work..... ya think?</div>Too Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-32829679497228379252009-09-29T05:31:00.000-07:002009-09-29T05:41:15.904-07:00Hello out there.....Well, not sure there is anyone left in blogland these days. <span style="color:#000099;">Many</span>, <span style="color:#6600cc;">many</span> of the blogs that I use to read have gone the way of the dinosaur. Guess everyone is now on facebook.<br /><br />Well you say, you haven't posted since June and infrequently before that. True. Life was a little hectic before that. Yes, yes I know every one's is. But I was busy in ways I was cautious about sharing.<br /><br />I had decided in March that I had had enough and was going to file for divorce. Spent the spring looking for houses with several adamant rules that limited my choices. In late June I told my spouse. Amazing that men don't realize whats right under their noses. He "didn't realize I was that unhappy". Anyways - have you seen the movie "Fireproof"? It works. "Love Dare" works. (Alan did it, I was done.)<br /><br />We are still together. Marriage is better than it ever has been and I actually like and love my husband. He is a changed man. <br /><br />In September I had elective surgery and am currently off on medical. REALLY enjoying being home. So much so I don't want to go back to work. But reality is I have bills to pay and college tuition around the corner and retirement to save for so not working isn't an option.<br /><br />So that's the update in a nutshell.<br /><br />Chat soon<br />KarrieToo Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-43305819431235041392009-06-06T02:53:00.001-07:002009-06-06T03:00:43.654-07:00Hello AllNo I didn't fall off the face of the earth.<br /><br />Went to 8 hour midnights - (that's 5/7 nights which translates to 2 nights off together every 2 weeks) which were very difficult but allowed me more time to learn -- which I needed.<br /><br />The job is going better - still not in love but <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">definitely</span> better.<br /><br />Other than that -- not much.<br /><br />Knitting is going slow. Working on a lace <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">shawl</span> with several "design elements"......<br /><br />Still have about 1 inch of cuff on sock #2 - can't get motivated to complete.<br /><br />Finished a baby quilt. Have a baby kimono to match but have to block it.Too Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-22923504837333045222009-04-21T15:48:00.000-07:002009-04-21T15:57:31.642-07:00Hello AllHow about a chat?<br /><br />Life is its usual crazy....<br /><br />Started the new job 2 weeks ago yesterday to (hopefully) the last snowstorm of the season. One of my biggest concerns about changing hospitals was arriving on time in a snowstorm. My old hosp being 1 mile away this wasn't a problem. New hosp. 18 miles away..... so God decided to get that little worry right out of the way the first day.<br /><br />Cried the entire way home day #1. Get the picture.<br /><br />Week #1 was filled with culture shock. Let's just say that the pace is no where near that of ER - and while ER has become a little over-the-top the last 6 months, watching a baby monitor for 6 hours is a little too <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">morgue</span> like.<br /><br />Week #2 was slightly better. A) I went from days (a god awful shift) to my blessed nights; B) My preceptor is very knowledgeable and has done this preceptor thing a time or 20; C) She actually started me hands-on which is how I learn best.<br /><br />I still am very homesick. But I prayed for God's perfect plan and this is where I'm at. I've received a lot of encouragement from my old ER group and some of the pieces are starting to fall into place (maybe 30 of the 500 piece <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">puzzle</span>). <br /><br />Realistically, as I keep saying to everyone, I have to give it 6 months, ask me how I like it in 6 months<br /><br />:) KToo Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711823672184307768.post-81526140360438325222009-04-05T16:34:00.000-07:002009-04-05T16:39:40.739-07:00HelloHaven't died.<br /><br />Haven't stopped blogging.<br /><br />Haven't stopped working (it feels like).<br /><br />Start the new job on Monday (tomorrow) ---<br /><br />Have a lot of changes going on which I can't (but will) blog about in the near future.<br /><br />One step at a time we walk the road of life. My new path is very scary at the moment -- at this point all I know is I have to appear on the unit at 0700 Monday. That's it. No schedule, no time frames, no idea of anything. <br /><br />For a planner this is very hap-hazard. <br /><br />All will be fine in the end -- I just keep telling myself this.<br /><br />Later Peeps<br />KToo Little Timehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043686231535710555noreply@blogger.com3