Making things "new"

This is the last time Blogger says it will let me in without switching to the "new Blogger". I really like this one. I know how to use it. I don't have to think. But now they are going to force me to change. I can't handle change right now. I just recently set up a Google Reader account to try and keep me posted on new blog updates. I don't even have that set up the way I need it yet. And of course the new Mac, forcing me to think backwards (or something) when I try to close a window. Don't get me wrong, I like it, but it takes some getting used to. I have been invited to the new j blog at Wordpress, but I'm not jumping into that yet either. I don't like what I've seen of it so far, and am not prepared for the immersion method. (Obviously I'll have to deal with Blogger or Wordpress or something if I'm going to keep blogging.) (That's a whole nother issue). And just in case you thought that was all, Yahoo! keeps pushing their new version of mail. I tried it for 3 minutes once and HATED it, so I went back. But I suppose they will be forcing me to change soon too. The world should know better than to try and change me during hibernation season.

In other news, at least I finished my Adult Programs brochure yesterday at work, so I feel greatly relieved. And I finally finished putting away Christmas decorations today, so that's another relief. Whew.

Scrubs

While at the Penfield library the other day I HAD to stop and look at their DVDs. So I brought home the entire first season of Scrubs. I'd never seen an episode, but based this decision on the fact that I read they had an entire musical episode the other night. I thought that sounded fun (thanks to Buffy) and so here I am watching (and enjoying) season 1. The show is fast paced and funny, but also serious and even touching at times. The best thing I can say about making another commitment like this is that at least they are 1/2 hour episodes, so you can watch lots in one night. :)

Word Play

I've been a crossword puzzle addict for as long as I can remember (that's at least 5 minutes right?). I'm sure well before I hit college, since even then my friends gave me crossword puzzle gifts. So I had to see the movie Wordplay when it came out. The thing that happened from watching the movie was not just having to do more puzzles, but finding a need to time myself. Its actually scary since I'm nowhere near as fast as the pros. But its fun to race the clock (when I can) although I don't often do a puzzle at one sitting. (Well except those easy Monday & Tuesday puzzles that only take 10 minutes)(when I bother). Anyhow, the point is that I am now addicted to the Yahoo! Daily Crossword. It times me without me having to pay attention to the clock. I'm thrilled to say that I average about 12 minutes. The flip side is that I get bummed out when it takes me more than 15. But its fun, and relatively harmeless! Yahoo for crosswords!

Subject of much speculation

The alleged Starbucks is shrink-wrapped; to protect from the weather, or to prevent espionage? You decide.

Heaven help me...

I feel old. And tired, despite the long afternoon nap. And achy. But loved. (Egad, I'm starting to sound like the Velveteen Rabbit).

I can't decide

Is the reason I keep doing things for teens, like making gel candles with them, or creating scavenger hunts, because I hope it will keep me from getting old? Or is it just to make me feel old faster? Ask me how old I feel tomorrow.

High Anxiety

As I get ready to go to work this morning for the all staff meeting, and then ref meeting, I'm finding myself highly anxious. Don't totally know why. And I don't like it. But I like my job don't I? And my co-workers? So I'm sure things will be fine. I guess I better get a move on so there will be someplace left to park. ;)

End of an era (?)

Well its the end of the Christmas gingerbread cookies anyway. I ate the last one. A cute little penguin in a tux with a blue bow tie. Yummy! It is time to bake valentine cookies yet? Or maybe Super Bowl cookies? Or maybe to start the diet.
Oh wait! There are still biscotti! Life is good.