Spreadsheets

The handsome and well dressed.

It's one thing not to remove the outdoor Christmas Lights from your home. It's something else to keep turning them on. One of the houses on our block is guilty of both offenses.

Mr. B and I had a dinner date tonight. We went to Zelko Bistro. Yum!

Today I'm creating spreadsheets to help a client plan for advertising and sponsorship donations, based on 2013 results. This makes me realize how much I need to take an Excel class so I don't have to call Mr. B and ask him how-to questions.

Time to breathe

It was happening this morning at the company meeting.

My busy day is over and everything went well. I didn't see any missteps. Plus, I got home in time to organize for my volunteer meeting that started at 6:30 p.m.

I wasn't as happy with my volunteer meeting. People didn't step up like I hoped they would to fill positions. That means I have to call and beg. Ugh!

Today I'm creating a shopping list for the Friday night event I'm coordinating for a client. Since I didn't sleep last night, I'm hoping that I'll be able to shut down and close me eyes at a reasonable hour tonight.

Layering

Fun book!

Tomorrow is the big event. I have to be dressed and looking professional at The Houstonian by 8 a.m. to ensure everything is ready. The morning meeting will be for 65 people and three guest speakers and then the afternoon is filled with spa services for 45 or so. I'm looking forward to my mani/pedi.

Mr. B came home sick today. That doesn't happen but maybe every other year, if that often. Although I'm sorry he isn't feeling well, I'm glad he was home to help me put together a professional looking outfit to wear tomorrow. I wear casual or cocktail clothes these days, so finding something (in style) that fits the bill for business attire is difficult.

Today I'm creating final plans for the event tomorrow. Someone left a book on my desk, without a card. I hope it was intended as a gift for me because it's now in my library.

What to wear. What to wear.

Can't wait!

I haven't had a sleepless night in several months, until last night. I went into the TV room to find a dull movie to watch so I would fall asleep on the couch. Not even that worked. I did find a movie to watch – "Just Cause" – but I couldn't stop watching it. I was still awake at 7 a.m. when the morning shows came on.

In "Just Cause" (1995), a Harvard professor (Sean Connery) is lured back into the courtroom after 25 years to take the case of a young black man (Blaire Underwood) condemned to death for the horrific murder of a child. Laurence Fishburne was the sheriff, Kate Capshaw was Sean Connery's wife (weird age difference). And there were actors in the movie who weren't really famous in 1995 (Ed Harris and a young Scarlett Johansson). The cast included lots of other well known actors (Ruby Dee, Daniel J. Travanti, Ned Beatty, Kevin McCarthy, Hope Lange, Chris Sarandon, George Plimpton), yet I don't remember the movie. I also don't recommend the movie. I had the plot figured out fairly soon. But Ed Harris was terrific in his small, pivotal part. 

Today I'm creating plans for the coming week. It's going to be busy so I need to be prepared. My only dilemma is what to wear all week. It's going to be cold. 

A Productive Day

With a small bit of welding and lots of
scraping, the baker's rack will look great.

We didn't stay out too late last night, celebrating Dr. Mc's birthday. We were at D&T Drive Inn, which is an ice house in the Heights. It's owned by the same people who have Down House. Lots of beer, a few bottles of wine and set ups, plus a very limited menu. Their pimento cheese was terrific! It's not something I would normally order, but #1 son-in-law suggested it and the man knows his cheeses.

Today I met friend Sandy to talk about the Houston Heights Association's 2014 Spring Home & Garden Tour. I'm working on the auction and also coordinating the marketing materials. Later today I walked around 19th Street some. The man who owns the salvage yard was open, which only happens about two or three times a year. I had to walk around and see what new treasurers he had stuffed into the old burned out building space. Low and behold. A wonderful old wrought iron baker's rack was there. It only needs minimal repairs and some scrapping so Mr. B and I got it for the kitchen. After he cleans it up, it's going to look fabulous!

Today I'm creating spreadsheets and notes for the upcoming auction. I have lots of work to do so it will be fresh and enjoyable.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Mc!

Happy birthday Kenderella. 

Yes, time flies! Thirty-four years ago today Kendall Elyse McCarley (a.k.a. Dr. Mc) was born. I'm not old enough to have a 34-year-old daughter.

I've been working on an event for 65-70 people. Guests were invited to have spa services after the morning meeting and lunch. I've had 10-15 people email me wanting to change something or add something. The meeting is this coming Tuesday. I told everyone that the deadline was noon yesterday. Noon yesterday!

Today I'm creating a timeline for an event that takes place in April. That's complete and now I'm concentrating on Dr. Mc's birthday.

Happy New Year!

Mr. B and Roz bringing me black-eyed peas.

It has been a quiet day at the Pettit house in Houston. How we wish we were in Santa Fe, but that wasn't to be this year.

This isn't how I planned to spend New Year's Day … in bed. My shingles are more painful this time than the first time around. I need to find a comfy spot on either my left or right side. Those spots don't last long before I'm flipping.

Today I'm creating a day of rest. Mr. B worked several hours and then came home to make us black-eyed peas. I'm ready for a new day. A new year of better health.