For Today, May 13, 2011

Outside my window… clouds are bringing some coolness and relief from the 90+ degree weather days we’ve had since Tuesday. I don’t mind summer weather, but I prefer it to happen in July, not May.

I am thinking… about what I should buy Scott for his upcoming birthday. I’m quickly running out of time…

I am thankful for…the cooler temperatures this morning.
From the kitchen…homemade pizza. We have lots of potential toppings – chicken, shrimp, olives, bacon…

I am wearing… blue jeans and a deep brown top - probably too “dark” for spring.

I am creating … a Blurb book for Brian’s fifth grade teacher – it’s 99% done – I just need to proofread it one more time before uploading.

I am going…to the clothing store this afternoon. I realize my spring / summer wardrobe is seriously lacking since I am wearing fall colors right now.

I am reading…nothing at the moment (other than the People Magazine my friend lends me – oh yeah, that’s not really “reading”). I have a trip planned in a couple weeks, so I’ll get a real book to read then.

I am hoping…the TV repair shop calls soon with news that they received the parts needed to repair the HDMI ports on our less than one year old TV. It’s been almost 3 weeks since I placed the service ticket.

I am listening to … Adele’s 21 album, but I think I like her 19 album better. My kids are listening to The Lazy Song by Bruno Mars. I haven't gotten sick of it yet, but I bet by next week I'll bristle when it comes on.

Around the house…the air conditioning got turned on Tuesday evening, but it will go back to “off” position soon, hopefully to stay there for a couple more weeks.

One of my favorite things…my Contigo vacuum sealed, spill proof travel mug. I don’t have to worry about coffee spilling in the car when I accelerate or stop quickly.

A few plans for the rest of the week…a visit to the stable, a 7 mile run tomorrow morning, a soccer game then house “stuff”. Otherwise, the weekend looks pretty open. Next week will be hectic – a trip to Chicago, Scott’s birthday, band concerts and baseball games all thrown into the mix. You may not hear from me much as I run from one place to another.

A picture to share:

Taken a couple weeks ago, after several days of rain and clouds. The glistening water makes me happy and I start to hear Adele’s song, Daydreamer, in my head.
And so I leave you with a video of the song, performed live.

Enjoy the rest of your Friday.