Holy Coyote

I got a text around 6 this morning from K informing me there were 2 coyotes in the neighborhood. This is the second time this year they've been actually spotted walking around (you can hear them alot). All of my dogs go out on leashes but I worry about this little cutie the most. We were on coyote watch tonight and stayed close to the house.

Slow and simple

I have an obsession with putting everything away. My house has no storage space whatsoever so I'm constantly getting baskets and things to tuck away all my stuff. My mom hit a basket haul when her neighbor was moving out. I took a few and made magazine holders, a place to store extra TP in the guest bathroom, and a place for some of my children's books. I still have 2 more I need to do something with.

I've posted before about my organizational troubles and I've decided to focus on at least one task in one room a day instead of trying to do it all at once. I don't have many actual days off where I'm not either working, doing school projects, chasing kids for my case, or being in class or observing one so until I get a break, I'm going to take it slow. My task for today was to move the recliner out of the office and into the guest room. Tomorrow I'll work on something else in the office and in a week or so it should be organized and ready to paint. Slow and and simple is the key.

One score, one fail

First the fail. This is Abita Restoration Ale. Created after hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Abita raised over $500,000 to aid in recovery efforts. I saw it the other day and decided I'd try it. FAIL. It's waaay too bitter.Now the score. I was at Target doing my usual Sunday afternoon perusing and saw that this was on sale for $2 so I scooped it up. It smells amazing. Now I wish I would've gotten a few more. I'm also in love with the Brazilian Carnival scent. It's perfect for summer which sadly is now gone even in Louisiana. I had to break out the long sleeves today. It actually feels pretty nice but I'm sure there will be a few more hot days left this year. I love it here, but the weather sure is crazy. It's impossible to plan an outfit. I get all excited to wear a cardigan or something and when I wake up, it's hotter than hell.

Short and Sweet

I found out Thursday that I passed my Praxis. The giant weight is officially off my shoulders now!

I really don't have the energy to write anything else because I'm disappointed with LSU tonight. They sure sucked.

Noteworthy

Posted on Our Pack's blog. I honestly think it's a good idea. I know some think it's ok to forgive and forget the whole Michael Vick issue but there is a deeper message here besides the fact that what he did to his dogs was cruel and illegal. What does his return to the NFL teach young children? That it's ok to do something like this? Animal abuse leads to people abuse, plain and simple. Children idolize him and think that being a dogfighter is "cool". It's just one more reason that shows society is going to hell in a handbasket. I know not everyone is a pit bull person and I am by no means trying to push it on anyone but how can anyone hate what they don't understand?

Change is on the way

Good things from the weekend: got some cleaning done on Rainy Sunday, LSU beat Georgia, that game was so tense at the end.

I'm awake pretty early since I slept late yesterday and napped a little because of the rain. Today, my schedule is pretty packed. I have a nail appointment, class, schoolwork and I need to work on my CASA case some also since we will be going to court soon.

I've been looking online for some ideas for a fall/winter wardrobe although it doesn't get cold enough down here to really call it winter. I have quite a few newer good things since I went from a 16 to a 10 last year but I can't resist shopping. I just have a tendency to stick to the few things I like and buy them in every color. I know there's always a need for basics, but I just feel like I'm in a fashion rut. I'm a terrible shopper too, if I need flats, I'll leave with 2 pair of heels and things like that. As much as I complain about the cold, this year I'm looking forward to it getting cooler. I'm just so ready for change in every aspect of my life and knowing that it's all coming soon is driving me crazy.

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