My first full day of break and I don't know what to do with myself. I was extremely lazy in high school and college. I realize that now. More often than not I did more poorly than I should have in my studies. I slept away a lot of good times that could have been. I enjoyed too many quiet nights in because I was slowly turning introvert. I didn't commit to much of anything. I flipped flopped far too much.

But in the end I think everything turned out ok. I graduated from college in three years with honors. I have two good jobs to tide me over until grad school or babies. Whichever comes first. I have an amazing husband who I will always love, till death do us part. And I have finally gotten in the habit of waking up "early" every morning... regardless of my schedule for the day. This last is amazing if you know me.

I was always the girl who would sleep in as late as possible during summer vacation or weekends. I would sleep until my body couldn't possibly sleep any longer. This usually meant until late afternoon... no joke. Granted, I would generally stay up at night until my dad was waking up for the next day... so it all evened out. But now, my new schedule and life causes me to be able to stay in bed no longer than 10 am. I usually wake up around 7:30 but I force myself to stay in bed longer because a day off seems like a day wasted when not spent "sleeping in". I am so proud of the fact that my internal clock finally has some common sense. Before I know it I'll be one of those up-and-at-em people who wakes at 5 am, gets some good coffee and reading done, does a nice morning work out, then gets ready for the day to "begin". I'm definitely not ready to wake that early yet, but the day is approaching.

I am so glad the family I nanny for left town for the long weekend. It would truly stink to have a vacation from the mornings but have to go nanny in the afternoons still. They are wondering if I'm available during Christmas break... I think I might have to lie and say no. A much needed break is required by all I think.

And now, back to where I began this post. I have the rest of the afternoon and evening before me... and no plans. I will probably go grocery shopping and will drop some beauty items into the cart as well. My nails need a nice holiday spruce and I've been in need of some new lipgloss. But that will only take a half hour- hour tops. I have already finished the new books my mom bought me. I am finally feeling 95% health wise so a walk doesn't sound too good right now. I don't want to start up a new cold when I have a nice break from school to try to get germ free. I will work out later tonight, but I don't like doing that until it gets dark out. I put in a video and watch it as I go through my usual routine. It's much easier to see the movie when it's dark since we still don't have curtains for our living room windows. Matthew is working tonight, so I don't need to make a big dinner. The dishes will have to be done at some point, but again, that won't take long. I suppose I could clean the house, even though I always save that for Saturday morning when Matt is at work. I need something to do. It's horrible having extra time and not knowing what to do with it. My friends are all gone for Thanksgiving Break. We could have gone home, but decided not to spend the money on gas and the time away from work for Matt. But it makes for a very lonely weekend for me.

At least I have Emily kitty to keep me company. She is now officially the queen of our house. She prowls around knowing we'll give in to her every whim and fancy. And we love her. She is wonderful.

Well, enough procrastination. I suppose I could go through my wardrobe again to try to phase out some of the older items. I have clothes from my freshman year of high school. I still like them, they're still in good condition, and they're still in fashion... but I just have to start throwing things out eventually. My wardrobe is getting unmanageable. Out with old, in with the new.

One last thing, speaking of new: Matthew just bought me a beautiful new puffer coat yesterday. I think my mom is going to reimburse us though and it will be part of my Christmas present from her. It is a nice sleek black one by Calvin Klein. It is fitted and isn't quilted like normal puffers. But there is a down lining throughout the whole jacket, including the arms for added warmth. I've been needing a new warm winter coat since we go outside for playground time at school. I have to sit out there in the cold just waiting for the church bells to chime the hour so we can go inside. I've discovered that my coats up to this point have been mainly fashionable and aren't made for warmth so much. So this was a perfect find. I love it. Thank you, my husband.

Happy Thanksgiving, tomorrow. Though, I'll probably post again since Matt is working most of the day as well.

Rebecca Iveson