jumped ship

Well, I hate to admit it but I've kinda jumped ship from this blogger thing for facebook. More people keep in touch via facebook, although I do like the 'setup' of this more than that, because it is easier to see when people write something on your page (I have missed a few comments on my fb page until days later when I accidentally come across over it) AND because it's easier to post a long, long, long message (not that I am known for long messages or anything like that.....). But anyway, I just don't have time to keep up with both venues, so I won't be seen on here as often as before (which wasn't often, I might add). Check out my facebook page and you'll be able to keep up with what's happening on the exciting life of Janice G! But I'll check into this one periodically, just for kicks.

Facebook, again

Okay, so I've done the facebook thing. And since there are SO many people on there that I know and like to have loose contact with, I will stay there. However, I don't find a place on there to just "blog" like this ... somewhere you can just write all you want to write about whatever you want to write about. Is there such a place? Something that won't "pop up" on everyone's wall and won't have to see it unless THEY come to my page to browse around? I don't want my every blog to be shouted to everyone on my friend list, they might could 'care less' about seeing that every time they log on (and vice versa!). T, what do you say? Is it on the "notes" page? And I don't see that every time I go to my page, sometimes I can find it and sometimes I cannot. I do love the photo album feature though, that is really nice. So, if I can figure out if it will let me 'blog' there, I might just have to totally convert to that and leave this one behind. I don't have time to keep up with ONE, much less TWO! But I'm giving it my best shot!

Facebook

Okay, so what's the big deal about facebook? Why is it any different or any better than this blogger thing? Pictures, comments, etc. are available on both, right? Am I missing something? I guess I am too computer-illiterate to know why it's all the rage. I guess because you don't have "friends" on here, like you do on there ... maybe that's a 'big deal?' And instead of just posting a photo on a page, you can make "photo albums" ... maybe that's the draw? I don't know. I just know that I don't have time to keep up with ONE bloggy thing, much less two or three. But feels like this blogspot thing is kinda like the old shopping center down the street, where the businesses just slowly move out and move to a new location .... just because ... leaving a desolate, lonely old empty shopping center where once there was a lot of action. So, in attempt to "keep up with the Jones's" (i.e. my family and friends), I made a facebook page. Go find me if you can. But there is no "interesting layout" or anything exciting, because I don't know how to do anything on there except put some photos. And that, I did! All of you are on there (if you're reading this, because only my family reads this!). Oh, and if you prefer NOT to be on there, just let me know and I'll yank the photos. If I get familiar with that thing and learn how to do the same thing I do on here, I'll quit this one, because like I said, I can't even keep up with one, much less two.
Bye now.
I'm tired and I wanna go home.

back for a quick catch-up

You know, you'd really think one could post a little more often than I do, but seriously, I just can't seem to get to this with any regularity!

Not that I have nothing to post about, I guess my problem is the opposite, I have SO much going on that I don't have time to post about it.

Went "back home" to visit the family this past week - spent 3 days there seeing everyone and having a nice time. And enjoyed some good ol' BBQ a couple of times so that was a 'big plus!' Got to see the new great-niece for the first time - she's 4 months old and a real cutie pie! See for yourself .....













So, then it was back to the daily grind yesterday. But glad to have a "daily grind" (i.e. job!) to get back to - with all of the cut-backs and lay-offs that are going on, even within my own company, I'm glad I haven't been hit with that yet. Hopefully, won't be, but one never knows.
Made some of my "famous/infamous" homemade chicken noodle soup last night after work and took to some friends who have been sick and battling the "bug." Also, dropped by friend's house (our receptionist here at the office) who is going to have her first baby this afternoon. Then went by Granddaddy's for a quick visit; he is doing well. Then home about 8:30. Didn't get to work out. So it's been almost 2 weeks - longest I have gone without working out since I joined fitness center. Sad. But I will be there tonight, without fail. I cannot NOT GO, or else I gain back about a pound a day. Think I'm kidding, exaggerating? Nope, almost literally a pound a day, if I don't work out and if I eat ANYTHING in the evening, it just packs right on me! But sometimes "life" gets in the way of my well-laid plans!
Well, that's all I have time for now. Will try to get back here another day to write more. But don't anyone hold their breath now or you'll be in big trouble!

briefly

It's Sunday afternoon. I'm at work.



Sinus headache plagued my weekend.



Got a few cleaning projects done at home yesterday, not nearly enough though.



Nasty weather in the forecast for next few days.



Gotta go, time for lunch, almost 3 pm and haven't eaten yet all day.





(How'd ya like THIS post? Could've been done by dixie herself.)

Resolutions

My goodness, has everyone in this state decided it's time to get in shape??? There must've been 400 new people at the gym last night. Yep, it's January! Wonder how many of them will still be there 3 months from now? I don't know about them, but I will be!

Work is going fine .... still busy as ever, but lost one of our people in the "reorganization." But I'm still determined NOT to get back in the "work from sun-up til sun-down" routine again.

Had a quick visit with the niece last night, as she passed through on her way from one home to another. Nice to see her. She promises that someday she'll stay more than 12 hours!

Have more company coming through tomorrow. Friends who are missionaries to Sri Lanka, back in the states for awhile, as the wife had to have some surgery done just before Christmas. Will be nice to see them and spend some time visiting with them.

Had to report for jury duty yesterday morning. Didn't get picked. NOT A PROBLEM! I've served several times already and I really do think it's only fair to share the experience with my fellow citizens, so glad they chose someone else this time around.

Well, not much exciting news to post, just thought I'd post before 3 months passes by. Don't want to ignore or disappoint my huge and loyal following who wait with great anticipation for my most recent posts! haha!

Gotta post this photo of darling nephew, cutest kid in the world according to my hubby (and I'm in complete agreement there!).

Later gators!

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!

Well, the New Year has gotten off to a good start around here, except that the hubby is w/ the kids and grandkids, so missing him, but otherwise, a great day! Had the day off yesterday (NY Day) and used it to:

1) SLEEP IN!!!!! Yea! Yippee! Woohoo!

2) Take care of some errands that I haven't been able to do due to working all day every day (week days, I mean), such as go to the Sheriff's Office/jail to p/u my c.c. permit. That's not a place I would like to have to go very often. First off, not knowing "the rules" I had to go back out to my car and leave my purse and cell phone. Then I was subject to be SEARCHED!!! Luckily, I wasn't. Then you have to go through all these locked doors and be escorted down to the elevator where someone has to swipe a badge to let you on it! THEN you have to go to THE BASEMENT! This was not my idea of fun! Glad it's a one time deal!

3) Stopped and ate lunch at one of the places I like that Jimmy doesn't.

4) Spent an hour and 1/2 in Hobby Lobby! Fun, fun!

5) Visited Granddaddy for awhile. He's doing real good.

6) Then went home and cleaned, cleaned, cleaned. Like a madwoman. From about 4:30 pm until 1 am. Zipping around the house like a tornado. Did 5 loads of laundry, cleaned up Christmas junk, put away other junk, cleaned kitchen (which was a TOTAL wreck, I might add, from my night-before-New-Years-Eve cooking extravaganza in which I cooked a QUADRUPLE recipe of my famous Spicy Black-eyed Pea Casserole to take to work and feed the troops on NY Eve!), cleaned the living room, sitting room, etc. Also framed photos and organized some Christmas items we'll be needing for our "late Christmas" whenever we get a chance to go to TN. All the while, listening to some CDs at a very loud volume and singing at the top of my lungs! It was a sight to behold (and hear!), I'm sure! haha!

Now, today it's back to work! Yippee, skippy, as my dear friend Esther would say!

Okay, now it's time to post some recent photos (yes, the "brag" photos!). I'm down 17 pounds, so surely I'm entitled to a few of those! But the loss is all in the lower half of my body, can't budge the northern hemisphere. I'm still working on it, though. Want to lose 6 or 7 more pounds to be right where I want to be (5 pounds below my original goal - heck, why quit now?? I'm "this close!").

Well, I do hope you all have a wonderful New Year in 2009! Wow, can you believe it is 2009??

Y'all have a good one and keep in touch!

Love ya,

J & J