~ Simple Woman's Daybook Oct 12th ~

Outside my window...
lovely cloud formation leftover from last night's storm

I am thinking...
of all the things I must do today

I am thankful...
for this beautiful day

In the kitchen...
hmm...nothing at the moment but potato soup n biscuits sound good

I am wearing...
my favorite khaki skirt, black top and camo chucks ;)

I am creating...
Owlie Sleep Sack for an expecting friend

I am going...
take a nap when I leave work

I am wondering...
how to skip homework and play all day

I am reading...
CMs Volume 6 & my GEO textbook

I am praying...
for peace and jobs for friends

I am looking forward to...
to a time of rest

I am hearing...
classical music in the background

Around the house...
silence for no one is home

I am pondering...
my life ~ next steps

One of my favorite things...
sitting quietly in the sunshine

A few plans for the rest of the week:
work, taking an exam and visiting the museum

Here is a picture for thought I am sharing...

100th Post ~ Name Meme ~

Came across this fun "meme" over on a fellow blogger's page and thought I'd give it a try. Wanna try? Go for it!

Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following. They do not have to be favorites, but they MUST be real places, names, things…NOTHING made up!

Try to use different answers if the person before you had the same 1st initial.
You CAN’T use your name for the boy/girl name question.
If you can’t think of anything, skip it.
Have fun!

Your Name: Dawn

Famous Singer/Band:

Duran Duran
4 letter word:

Dish
Street:

Delaware Street
Color:

Denim
Gifts/Presents:

Dove or Dairy Milk Chocolate
Vehicle:

Dodge
Things in a Souvenir Shop:

Dreamcatchers
Boy Name:

Don
Girl Name:

Denise
Movie Title:

Dances with Wolves
Drink:

Dr. Pepper
Occupation:

Doctor
Celebrity:

Dale Earnhardt
Magazine:

Dance
U.S. City:

Denver
Pro Sports Teams:

Dallas Cowboys
Reason for Being Late for Work:

Didn't hear the alarm!
Something You Throw Away:

Diapers
Things You Shout:

Dag! Dynomite!

Cartoon Character:

Darkwing Duck

~ Nominated for a Schmooze Award ~

Thanks to Crochetoholic Debb for nominating me!

Here's what the Power of Schmooze Award is all about: 'As it goes, schmoozing is the natural ability “to converse casually, especially in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection.” Good schmoozers effortlessly weave their way in and out of the blogosphere, leaving friendly trails and smiles, happily making new friends along the way. They don’t limit their visits to only the rich and successful, but spend some time to say hello to new blogs as well. They are the ones who engage others in meaningful conversations, refusing to let it end at a mere hello - all the while fostering a sense of closeness and friendship.

Now I nominate:

Sk8Chick
Robin
Iris
Schnauzermum

~ Menu Plan Monday ~

I've not menu planned in quite sometime, but I was inspired this weekend to make the most of my budget to do so. I've been purchasing food and cooking what I buy, which has greatly reduced my stress. However, I think its time to shake things up abit so that I can get more organized. I know we need to eat better, that we've been too busy to really focus on eating well, but if you plan to do something ~ you usually get it done. The Org Junkie, hostess for Menu Plan Monday, says she likes summer salads and I believe we do too but we haven't been eating any. So, I will plan a couple this week and add more in the weeks to come.

Here is my plan for the week:
Breakfast ~ cold cereal, egg & toast or muffins
Lunch ~ pbj, tuna sandwich, cold cut sandwich or leftovers

Monday ~ dinner out of town ;D
Tuesday ~ Creamy chicken over noodles w/green leaf salad and french bread
Wednesday ~ Chicken burritos, white rice and veggies
Thursday ~ Egg Salad, crackers and fruit
Friday ~ Tuna Salad, crackers and fruit
Saturday ~ Leftovers
Sunday ~ Birthday Dinner for Riley *chicken tenders, fries, chips and snacks

This should work out nicely especially since its so hot lately. I'll use the crockpot for the chicken which will cut some heat down around here. What are you all planning this week? You can view others plans here.

~ Knitting Meme ~

A Knitting Meme I found at Knitter in Progress. ;D

Mark with bold the things you have knit at least once, with italics the ones you plan to do sometime, and leave the rest.

Afghan
I-cord
Garter stitch
Knitting with metal wire
Shawl
Stockinette stitch
Socks: top-down
Socks: toe-up
Knitting with camel yarn
Mittens: Cuff-up
Mittens: Tip-down
Hat
Knitting with silk
Moebius band knitting
Participating in a KAL
Sweater
Drop stitch patterns
Knitting with recycled/secondhand yarn
Slip stitch patterns
Knitting with banana fiber yarn
Domino knitting (modular knitting)
Twisted stitch patterns
Knitting with bamboo yarn
Two end knitting
Charity knitting
Knitting with soy yarn
Cardigan
Toy/doll clothing
Knitting with circular needles
Knitting with your own handspun yarn
Slippers
Graffiti knitting (knitting items on, or to be left on the street)
Continental knitting
Designing knitted garments
Cable stitch patterns (incl. Aran)
Lace patterns
Publishing a knitting book
Scarf
Teaching a child to knit
American/English knitting (as opposed to continental)
Knitting to make money
Button holes
Knitting with alpaca
Fair Isle knitting
Norwegian knitting
Dying with plant colors
Knitting items for a wedding
Household items (dishcloths, washcloths, tea cozies…)
Knitting socks (or other small tubular items) on two circulars
Olympic knitting
Knitting with someone else’s handspun yarn
Knitting with DPNs
Holiday related knitting
Teaching a male how to knit
Bobbles
Knitting for a living
Knitting with cotton
Knitting smocking
Dying yarn
Steeks
Knitting art
Knitting two socks (or other small tubular items) on two circulars simultaneously
Fulling/felting
Knitting with wool
Textured knitting
Kitchener BO
Purses/bags
Knitting with beads
Swatching **not as often as I should**
Long Tail CO
Entrelac
Knitting and purling backwards
Machine knitting
Knitting with self-patterning/self-striping/variegating yarn
Stuffed toys
Baby items
Knitting with cashmere
Darning
Jewelry
Knitting with synthetic yarn
Writing a pattern
Gloves
Intarsia
Knitting with linen
Knitting for preemies
Tubular CO
Freeform knitting
Short rows
Cuffs/fingerless mitts/arm warmers
Pillows
Knitting a pattern from an online knitting magazine
Rug
Knitting on a loom
Thrummed knitting
Knitting a gift
Knitting for pets
Shrug/bolero/poncho
Knitting with dog/cat hair
Hair accessories
Knitting in public