Averygoodun's Personal File

I think I'm finally coming down with the cold that's been haunting this house. I say it's been haunting the house because it hasn't actually shown itself through manifestation, it just hints that it's there, lurking... an unwanted presence that will try to possess us should we make one misstep. All of us have been feeling off for a couple of weeks (since the last cold/infection), and, well... I guess I misstepped.

( Tired. Really. )

Anyway. That's my little bitch and moan session.

Good things abound, but they're just a little harder to see through the blur of tiredness. However, the fall foliage has been beautiful, and I have had a very good view of it from my living room. Took a couple of photos of the currently glowing maple that colors our view orange. I missed the opportunity of photographing the other maple that made sitting on the couch a restorative affair. Ah well. Next year.

I had the time to just lounge yesterday away without getting behind on too much.

I was able to be the good guy to Page, despite my off-putting lounging.

I have about 10 quarts of chicken stock on the stove, needing to be dealt with. That should last a while (assuming I deal with it).

My problems are mostly first world problems. Not only first world problems, but (lower) middle class problems. We have a nice home in a safe neighborhood that we're not in any immediate danger of losing because Geoff has a good job with good people. And there's almost always enough food in the fridge (and if there isn't, it's usually because it's shopping day). That's always worth remembering.

ETA: Another good thing is that I won't have to go back to the money grubbers for my next scrip. I mean, I like my psychiatrist, I really do, but I hate the center she works for. So yay. And I just counted up the days and my pills, and I have enough prescription (and refill) to last until well after my initial visit with the new center. Yay!

But, yeah. Tired now. Gonna go make myself something to snack on. I may even choose something healthy. Maybe. It's been known to happen on occasion. ;-)

It's been a while since I posted any pics of fall foliage. So here's a (rather poor) sampling (from the first walk through the local park in... months and months and months):

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Also, I think I just had a brilliant idea for how to repaint my living room, when it's due. And if I can pull it off, it will be glorious. *tentative squee*

Yesterday was rough, but, surprisingly, today is just fine because:

1) Geoff and I talked last night about our options and have more or less figured out what we're going to do. I am relieved that he feels the same as me that the business' health insurance offerings have got to the point of being a scam (or, more precisely, a sinkhole). He will remain covered for what seems an absurd amount for one relatively healthy person (who's been to the doctor twice in the last two years, though is on medication), I will get covered (either through State or pitiful school plan) and Page will be uncovered for 6 months so as to get him onto the reasonably priced state kids plan when he's eligible.

I always feel better once a plan is in place, even if the plan is kind of sketchy.

2) I'm happy. I realized, as I was driving to school this morning, that even though I was groggy and worried and whatnot, I was smiling. Perhaps it's the vitamin D kicking in (I started taking it again for the season), or maybe it's the anti-depressants. Probably, it's both those chemistry wizards combined with the intellectual stimulation of school, which is slaking a thirst I hadn't even realized I was dying from.

It probably helps that this morning was 3) an absolutely beautiful fall morning. It was foggy to begin with, but then the sun burst through until only a brilliant blue sky remained. Now it is a lovely temperature, sunny and calm. Perfect.

4) Because it is fall today (Happy Equinox!), the pumpkins and squash are coming into season. I do so love pumpkins and squash. I have missed their presence in my diet these last four months. I came home from the farm yesterday with a Trader Joe's bag laden so full of goodies that it broke. (It was an ill-used bag, poor thing.) And that was without the watermelon and two decent-sized pumpkin-y squashes! I am very much looking forward to cooking with this week's vegetables!

I also brought home a beautiful kale leaf.

( Fall Color! )

5) My tea this morning was perfect. And it was perfect without adding any honey. Yay!


So, even though there are not so great things (I'm tired, Geoff left for three days this morning, Page is developing a cold and only has a half-day today, my vision is wonky, which makes the reading portion of my to do list difficult), I am rather glad to be alive. I hope you are, too.

And this is what I delayed making dinner to capture. (Btw, it is iso nice to have Geoff home again! Not only did he understand, but he started preparing dinner while I went off gallavanting! He's such a sweetheart.)


( Yet more trees )


There. I doubt I shall spam you lot more than that. Well, not of fall foliage, anyway, unless I take an absolutely phenomenal picture, which isn't likely. No, the next picspam will be when I finish my birthday present. I am 9/10th done, now! I am too tired to work on it tonight (in fact, I will be going to bed very shortly, as I couldn't keep my eyes open long enough to read Babe's bedtime story), but I hope to finish the basics up tomorrow, and maybe even start the decorations.

I received word that my art supplies will be arriving on Wednesday. This is good, as that gives me time to put down a cuople of ideas on paper, not to mention finish my b-day present and perhaps even write a bit more on my exchange fic. Exchange fic... Eep. At least I was able to finish the last chapter up. The characters are all getting along nicely, now. Well, those who are supposed to be getting along well, anyway.

Tomorrow I will need to 'buy' the tickets out to the 'rents. There's a bit of drama where Geoff is concerned, but it is all looking hopeful, at least. He might even come out for the full four weeks like he said he would. Maybe. (May I say that the American work ethic is stupid, idiotic and destructive? 'Cause it is!)

Anyway, I'm off to bed.

Oh, but one question. Is it LJ or my email that isn't delivering message notifications?

There.  My duty as a resident of New England is done for the time being.  Although come sunny weather, I shall go picture hunting again.  See if there are any leaves left after the rains.

But now I must go and feed a very hungry, very tired boy.  Oh, and Geoff is going to get home tonight!  After one, but still!  He's actually coming home on time!  Yay!

Forget raindrops on roses, what makes me happy is finding beautiful leaves. Living in New England is good for that, I'm finding. I need to take pictures of the two I picked up yesterday before they dry out completely. One looks like it's completely fake. Really, it looks like someone tried to tie-dye it. It's very, very cool.

The other one is just a fabulous mix of textures and colors, ranging from green to red. All veiny and complex.

I also should take a picture of the view from the bedroom window. The tree has a branch that is almost completely turned, and it's more red than purple this year. Very nice.


Another very happy thing is that Geoff has decided to come to my parents for the entire month! Whee! Who knows, maybe this will mean two breaks away from Babe while we're out there. Although, probably not, finances what they are. But still, having him come out with us for the entire time will be wonderful. We'll still need to travel separately, but it will be better.


Third happy thing is that I actually got another chapter of the exchange peice done last night! Slight progress is being made. I've even got a bit of the next written today. The only thing I'm worried about is that because it's coming so easily, it'll be absolute crap. I know it will need major revision, but this story is virtually flowing out my fingertips whenever I sit down to it. Makes me nervous.


Fourth happy thing is choir. It has child care. One of the babysitters requested that I bring Babe in tonight. He cheers her up. Now, isn't that nice?


Fifth is related. Got this from millennia2. Watch this: http://youtube.com/watch?v=RxT5NwQUtVM


Sixth is knowing my bed is made and, besides for a few clothes not ready for the hamper, the room is clean/tidy.


Seventh is cool weather. Even if I'm not going to be baking. Which I'm starting to come to terms with. For the moment.


Eighth is friends. That's a big one right there. Really, really big. I'm sorry I'm a lousy friend, but I swear that I appreciate you in my own silent way.

Yes, you.


And I'm looking forward to my projects. All of them. Really should get started on the knitting... but the group doesn't meet for a couple weeks yet, so I can put it off until the day before. Lots of writing to do in the meantime.


Not happy thing? There's a fly in here. And I have to figure out what to make for supper. Every night. And pizza's not an option. *sigh* Ach well, I'll survive. In fact, I'm starting to think I may even thrive, if I really want to.

:-)

I'm slow. I've only just figured out why I love fall so dearly, besides the obvious drop in temperatures and humidity that is. Have I ever mentioned that sunset is my favorite time of day?

As I said: slow.

( lotta pics, batch 1 )


Next up: The pics taken a week before Babe's birth, 2004. A very good year, "foilage" wise.