Long Weekends

How glad am I that I don't have to go to work tomorrow? Words can't describe the depth of my contentment.

It's not that I hate my job; I don't. Yes, there are times I get annoyed with the politics and the pissing contests, but I don't dread going in and taking care of business. I just enjoy having days off a lot more.

I did go in to work yesterday for several hours. I haven't been able to make headway on a couple of projects, and deadlines are looming. I don't mind working on a Saturday if I know I have an extra day off, as I do this weekend. Plus the office where I work is super-quiet on Saturdays. No interruptions from well-meaning coworkers, no phonecalls from annoying people-in-charge, etc.

The hubby & I didn't do anything big for Valentine's Day, mostly because we both prefer the low-key life. He sent me tulips, orchids, and star gazer lilies. I gave him a card with coupons for fun things like a back rub, a fancy dinner, that sort of thing. We cooking shows on Food Network TV, watched Madagascar 2 on DVD, and ate supper at Jersey Mike's. We don't need fancy high-priced restaurants and candlelight. Although I did light the rose-scented pillar candle Laurie gave me for Valentine's Day. It added a certain je ne sais quois to Madagascar 2.

We skipped church again today (heathens!) and went down to cadge a free meal from the MIL and to deliver crack...I mean, Partylite candles to my SIL. MIL's homemade clam chowder, spicy cornbread, ham biscuits, and carrot cake turned us all into contented, sleepy lumps scattered on the couch and chairs. Hubby had to crash on a bed for a short nap. After we got home, I put the kettle on and made tea (Republic of Tea's Comfort and Joy blend) and took a half-hearted stab at clearing up some of the clutter in the kitchen and living room. I really need to do some honest-to-goodness cleaning and decluttering all through the house, but I have a feeling that the most I will accomplish tonight and tomorrow will be a bare minimum of both. I'd just rather be lazy.

So, plans for tomorrow... I'm pretty sure there will be at least one trip to the bookstore and to Wal-Mart (for material and other sewing supplies), and if I'm very good, a trip to Starbucks for another go at their new tea lattes and tea-fusions. *wipes drool from chin* I'd like to get a little crafting done, pay a few bills, and spend the rest of the day reading. I've got a quirky little novel about lycanthropes called Sharp Teeth going right now, as well as Stephen King's Lisey's Story (this is my 3rd attempt at reading that particular novel). And maybe I'll do a little baking. I've had a yen for scones for some time now, and I must admit, I can make a pretty fine scone.

But right now, the couch, the Sunday papers, and my cup of hot tea are calling my name.