Time Off

Not much time at home this week... at least to speak of.

When I was home, I managed to do some things around the house that I've never gotten around to since I moved in. First it was the pantry/closet by the dining/living rooms. I had half-arranged things when I unpacked them, but ever since then I've dreaded going through it and straightening it out. Somehow, I got the bug to take care of it, and I did. Gathered a few things to donate, and otherwise I feel much better about the arrangement.

The next day, I did something else I'd been avoiding... going through all my clothes, trying on all my pants, and getting everything organized. One thing was very silly: I hadn't even unwrapped a half-dozen tops from my move from San Diego, just under a year ago. Overall, I feel much more put-together than I have in years.

The day after that I had duty, so it didn't matter how late I got out. I was stuck on the ship until Friday afternoon. When we were let go, I did make it home to change and eat a snack before heading out to my friend Kristin's house in Chesapeake to house and dog sit for her and her husband. They have a boxer named Rudy and a miniture shnauzer named Scarlet, and both very well behaved. I've got them for the whole weekend. I spent most of my time watching movies... Picked up a couple films at the rental store near home... Argo, the Best Picture winner, and Arn: the Knight Templer. This last was a Swedish TV mini-series from 2008... and I fell in love with it so fast that I watched four of the six, one-hour episodes, on Friday alone. Today I finished the other two, bought the first book of the series, and bought the bluray online for a gift for someone who never reads this blog. :)

Other than that and Argo, which I also enjoyed, I also watched Dave and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera for the first time straight through. I well remember many of the song scenes from a music video my grandparents showed us on a few different occasions. It was nice to finally tie it all together. Goodness, Raul needed a major haircut! And to accent that distinct music, the major lightning storm out the back window provided quite the background.

A perfect way to relax and unwind between two very stressful weeks.

Was able to call and chat with my parents and my grandparents as well, which is always nice.

Jw