Five on Friday - The Return!

I know this is long overdue . . . but I now have weekends free for a little while, so I can start up again.

Here are this week's things I'm thankful for:

1. Voice Lessons - I think these do me better than any therapy session I could go through . . . but it is only the 2nd lesson I've been through.

2. Free weekend! - This is the 1st totally free weekend I've had since July.  It's hard to remember when I didn't have something going on.  Too bad it's not a beautiful sunny weekend to add to it, but I really shouldn't ask for anymore than just some freetime.

3. Nailpolish - It may have taken me 4 days, but I finally painted my nails in the first time since I started rehearsals.  I am also going to get my hair cut for the first time since then too.  If you don't know, there are a few restrictions when you perform on stage.

4. Scarves - The weather has been brutally cold in the mornings lately and while I am sweating before I leave the house I am shivering once I stand in line for the train to take me to work.  I have a lot of different scarves that I have forgotten about until recently.  It's fun seeing the different patterns and fabrics I have to choose from.

5. Gym membership - It's a love/hate thing with the gym, but I've started working out again and I know it's going to be good for me.  Now I just have to be consistent about it.

Well, that's it for now.  If I am around my computer this weekend I might write another blog or write more on my gamer girl background, but we'll see.

Five on Friday - Labor Day Weekend edition

It's a 3-day weekend for me :)! Sadly it's pretty bittersweet because of things going on in my life, but at least I won't have to worry about work for 3 days. One less stress is better than nothing.

It's been another tough week, so I need to really appreciate what I do have. Here's my list for this week of what I am thankful for:

1. Wilfred - if you haven't heard of this show and have a strange sense of humor (or one similar to mine) I highly recommend seeing this show. It's our show not to miss during the week (even though I missed this week's, but we'll catch up). It's on Thursdays at 10pm on FX and I am shocked at what they get away with on this show. Plus, it was adapted from an Australian show and the main character is played by the same actor for both shows. From what I can tell both renditions are still aired on tv. Check it out, seriously. It's hilarious.

2. Red State - Okay, so I haven't seen it yet, but I'm really looking forward to seeing this movie. Hopefully I can get internet up and running so I can see it soon.

3. Chrysanthemums - I bought some pretty mums the other day for one of my new managers for a welcome present. I'm not sure if he will actually take care of them, but I really liked how they looked.

4. NO RENT!! - We have officially moved out and when my 1st of the month check hit my account this week it was awesome to know that I didn't have to automatically turn it around and pay rent. We also got most of our deposit back yesterday when we did our final walkthrough. It is lovely not to feel broke right at the beginning of the month.

5. Nostalgia - We moved back into the house I grew up in to help with finances and my family. With that comes a lot of memories from the house and the area I now drive to and from everyday. Added to that is a new radio station called GENX (probably KGNX) that plays nothing but music from the '90s - all stuff I used to listen to when I first started driving and when we first moved to the area. It's been fun recounting memories to my husband, even though he's probably heard all the stories already.

So there you have it for this week. Added bonus - 6. Labor day weekend!!!

Have a fun and safe weekend everyone!