Quiet day at home

It is a quiet, overcast and rainy day in FL. The temps are about 10 degrees cooler than normal and that is very nice. It is a day that screams stay home and relax and that is exactly what we are doing. It is needed.

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Yesterday we went to Orlando to run an errand so we went shopping at a big outdoor mall. Did tons of walking and my several days of taking it easy because I had not been feeling well really showed up. All that walking just whipped my butt. I was nearly weeping by the end of the day - just drag ass tired.

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Didn't buy much of anything despite visiting the super JoAnn's where clear stamps were on sale. BIG temptation but after walking around with 2 sets in my hands, I decided that I have plenty (seriously!) at home and I was supposed to living up to my "use what you have" motto so I put them back and walked away with just a simple adhesive purchase.

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Watched my weekly dose of SYTYCD and found it interesting with the partner changes. I have already discussed all the ins and outs with a friend (Hi, Alleene!) so I won't bore you with my analysis. Favorites are Will, Joshua, Katee and Chelsie.

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I am greatly intrigued and inspired by the color and layering going on in This Blog. Christine has a creative freedom that I do not and I am wildly attracted to this. I have tried a couple of times to duplicate the look of her embellies with absolutely no luck. I am determined to get this. Somewhere there is a "extravagant" switch that is in the OFF position in me. I am on a mission to change that and it ain't coming easy. struggle struggle

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Jarrett and I are reading The Shining by Stephen King. It is one of the scariest books I have ever read. I remember just shaking in my boots reading it about 25 years ago. And since Jarrett likes scary movies (especially zombies), I thought this might be a book he would enjoy. Despite being nearly 16, he still enjoys being read to and I am enjoying reading to him. Rainy days are perfect for another chapter!

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And need I say it? Mama Mia opens TOMORROW. I will see it Saturday AM at the cheap matinee and CAN'T FREAKIN WAIT.

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Have a great weekend and please, if you see Mama Mia - tell me what you think!!!