Today I’ve quit my job and named my flying squirrel. On to the fun part…
Rob and I found a baby flying squirrel on the ground on Monday! We finally named him Cornbread, and he loves puppy milk. Here’s a picture:
Isn't he cute?
He’s the new addition to the Sayers’ household. Say hello, everybody.
Rob found a bag of Spinach Tamales last night at the local Corner Market. They were pretty tasty, but I know that I could make them even better. I think I’ll experiment with two different spinach recipes to divide among the large batch of tamales that will inevitably be made. Mom made some awesome tamales using only cheese and sliced green peppers. Nomnomnom! I’ll do a follow-up post on this. It may be awhile though.
I’ve been lifting weights with Bonita the past week. Today makes the second week, I believe. That’s going well and I hope to keep it up. Rob wanted me to start training for a 5k to do with him this Spring, and I’d started to, but now my knees are hurting too much to keep going until it heals. I’d gotten up to jogging a mile though, woohoo! Maybe I can start back out doing a mile. Maybe. Maybe not.
I see more and more people referring to resolutions as goals. I supposed it sounds less intimidating; it may help! So here are my goals for 2010:
I don’t think this list seems too bad. I lost 10 pounds last year, so I was halfway to my goal weight. This year I plan to run a 5k with Rob. Not sure when, but I’ve started training for it, having run a 1 mile distance so far. I drew maybe 7 portraits last year, so that’s a good start. We’ll just have to see.
I would just like to state that Christmas is next week, and my early shopping has paid off! So many of my customers at work are complaining about their own procrastination; most haven’t begun their shopping. I started mine in October, did my cards in November, and finished up last week. Most of my gifts are wrapped, I just need to ship mom’s today.
Rob and I are driving to Arkansas to see his parents and relatives. Work closes early, at 3:00 pm, on Christmas Eve. Soon after, we’re driving to Jackson to do Jewsmas with Nikki at 6pm. Christmas with the siblings is at 9:00 pm, then we’re sleeping at Kristin’s house. Christmas morning, Rob and I are leaving eeearrrrly to drive to Fayetteville, Arkansas. We return Sunday. That should be nice!
Jewsmas at Nikki’s is always fun. It’s just a friend’s Christmas we’ve all been doing for a few years with a mix of nice gifts and happies. We always have the help of her cat’s with the wrapping paper, and we all just have fun. I think this is my third Jewsmas with her. Maybe fourth?
I’m at Javawerks right now with Alicia, drinking an Italian Cream Soda, helping her answer questions for a paper. I kind of miss coming here to work on my schoolwork. Maybe that’s because I have no more schoolwork at all. Aw.
Christmas is just around the corner, and I’ve begun my shopping! Although I don’t have that much money to spend, I want to get everyone nice gifts. I’m already anticipating the decorations! 
I don’t know where we’ll be going to celebrate this year. I need to call Rob’s dad to find out if he and Shelley are coming here, us going there, or what. I like planning!
I’ve been doing more portraits and drawings lately. It’s been fun..I’m hoping more people will want portraits.
Yesterday was Kat’s 25th Birthday. She’s a quarter of a century old now! Wow! Haha. She’ll always be older than me, and that’s what counts.
Rob and I drove to Jackson for her birthday, ate Manicotti, birthday cake, icecream, and rolled out the door and back into the car. I have plenty of pictures up on my flickr, so check it out!
Fall technically began a few weeks ago, but it didn’t start feeling like it until two days ago. Rob and I just walked two miles along the Long Leaf Trace with cups of coffee to keep warm. Yay. I really want to go out and buy some new fall/winter clothes. I just may do that.
April and Thomas made the best apple cider last night…with spiced rum. I’ve been drinking plenty of hot tea and russian tea lately. If I don’t keep warm, I’ll freeze! True story.
I swear, every time I turn around I have another mosquito bite either on my legs or arms. Am I just sweet? Maybe. Most likely not, though, so go away!
Tonight Rob and I got some new-to-us mirrors from April and Thomas, thanks guys! They should make a nice addition to our apartment. I’m pretty sure mirrors are supposed to add to the depth of a small apartment. so we’ll see? I’m going to paint maybe little flowers all around the frame. I hope it looks nice, I’ve got a tube of black acrylic paint in my tackle box.
My in-laws are expected to be in town this weekend. I’m pretty excited! I have no idea what we’re all going to do, but it shall be fun, nonetheless. The apartment got cleaned today on my day off. I work 8-5:30 Thursday and Friday. I love it, but I hate it.
Mia is here sleeping in my lap, while Alicia sits next to me, looking like she could sleep in my lap as well. Apparently, listening to Elliott Smith whilst tired doesn’t exactly keep anyone energetic. I just made a cup of broth and threw in some chow mein noodles. It’s not complete without crunchy!
I straightened Bonita’s hair with my new flat iron today. It came out looking so pretty!
Ok, I don’t have a whole lot to say here, so there ya go folks.
Sorry I haven’t posted in so long, guys. But here I am!
I’ve recently cut off four inches of my hair. I don’t miss it at all, and I’ve gotten the best reactions to the new ‘do! My hair was also dyed copper with golden blonde highlights, loves it. All the guys and gals are complimenting it so yay.
New Hair
I’ve been doing the P90X workout. I stopped the last two weeks, but got back into it today. Before that, I did it for almost a month straight and lost a pant size! Only 4 lbs lost, but who cares! It’s such a hard workout with great results. I bought a pretty cute costume for Halloween, and while it fits, I want my legs to look smaller for it.
My in-laws are coming to town this weekend! Not sure what time, but I’m excited. I need to clean up the place some, but that won’t take more than a few hours. I’m hoping I can recruit certain FRIENDS to help, you know who you are.
Oh, this Friday, October 2nd, Whip It comes out in theatres. I’m wondering if I can sneak away long enough to watch it, or if I need to wait til Monday. I can’t wait to watch it! The idea of a Roller Derby movie seems cute. I’d love to join a derby team, but I’m not willing to without insurance. I see the bruises and sprains and broken bones that happen! Those girls and crazy! And to think it’s nothing like it was thirty years ago…
I’ve begun drawing portraits lately. I’m bartering/charging $25 per hour and another $25 for the frame. At the rate I do them, each portrait with a matted frame costs $130. But I think they’re coming out ok??
Kayla and Caden
So come on…you know you want a portrait done