I put up my tree! With a judicious selection of ornaments, in case Buddy knocks the whole thing over. Maybe I'll get some fishing line or whatever to anchor it, but I'll give him a chance first.

Next up, lights outside. For that, I think I'm finally going to get a timer, so it's not just at my whim of remembering to turn them on....

I'm in one of those overwhelmed by everything I see that needs doing. Trying not to get paralyzed by it and just keep doing somethings. Some is better than none, right?

Anything is better than nothing, msbelle.

Have fun, Mr. S!

Yup -- just do one of the things.

So, you guys probably already knew this, but the timer for the lights outside? Cost $15. Why didn't I get one years ago? Also having an outlet outside helps a lot.

Maybe I will also vacuum today!

I vacuumed last weekend and it was great. I am loving the Dyson vacuum. Not vacuuming today because I feel like he*k.

I think I'm finally going to get a timer

I LOVE all my timers. I think I'm up to 5 right now. Outside lights, window lights, Christmas tree, downstairs mini tree, and upstairs mini tree. The only thing I do manually is three lights in my village.

Brain is still not cooperating. I really need to get homework done. I took my Adderall hoping that would help me focus but alas, no such luck. I think it ous so busy trying NOT to think about Jack, that it can't focus on any one thing.

Don't blame you. Can barely stand to look in the mirror as white haired 50+ year old white guys comprise a large chunk of my hate-list.

I think there are still some old white guy authors worth reading (please Great Spaghetti Monster, let Neil Gaiman never have sexually harrassed anyone!), but gift recipients certainly aren't going to suffer for being given a wider selection of voices from women and people of color.

I hope you feel better soon, Gud.

I have kept on top of the kitchen, even cooking, through Snotcoughpocolypse but today I'm just sitting here with makeshift nose tampons in, taking endless Buzzfeed quizzes and looking at Zillow.

BTW, if we're moving into a new rental house April 1st, when is it legit to call to inquire about a new rental?

I LOVE all my timers. I think I'm up to 5 right now. Outside lights, window lights, Christmas tree, downstairs mini tree, and upstairs mini tree. The only thing I do manually is three lights in my village.

Ooh, you are a pro.

I think there are still some old white guy authors worth reading (please Great Spaghetti Monster, let Neil Gaiman never have sexually harrassed anyone!), but gift recipients certainly aren't going to suffer for being given a wider selection of voices from women and people of color.

I'm grossed out by my own bookshelves at this point! I practically only read white male authors!