It came from far far away . . .

My swap-bot package from Singapore arrived!

The napkins have a very cute bunny busts (statues) on them. I was very tempted to brew up the tea right away. But now I plan to consider it a reward to be looked forward to after a hard task or bad day. With that plan I may have some tonight. I spent a good part of the morning in the dentist chair. My jaw is sore but I have a shinny new crown in my mouth.

I have decided to sign up for Secret Pal 11. I hope this time I have better luck in a match. The person who was to send me goodies when I was in SP8 sent me a few emails and one package and then disappeared. After some digging I believe I found her blog. The last entry on it announced: “I am a rubbish blogger, I am sending myself of to blogcamp to try and rectify this. I may be a while.” Nothing on the blog stated that she had mailed out a last package. Ah well, I had great fun sending off surprises, so I have said I would be willing to be an angel if needed for SP11.

I am also making plans for some fun in August. I am going to attend a science fiction event in Austin, Armadillo Con. Some good friends are going to be there along with a few of my favorite authors. I also plan to go to a "Stitch & Pitch” at a Houston Astros game. Summer fun here I come.

Take care & keep cool.

Happy Birthday USA!

I hope everyone is having a glorious fourth.

Instead of grills & fireworks, its rain & laundry here.

Having the holiday in the middle of the week is very different. Slept in till about 10 a.m.

Last night went out to celebrate my Dad's 78th birthday. Joined my sister, her partner & Dad at a French restaurant. Had some wonderful lamb chops and a sinful bread pudding.

Dad's bday was the day before, so I surprised him with a gift after work. I got him one of the large square Euro pillows and a nice sham. He had been thinking of getting one so he could sit up more comfortably in bed. He was very impressed by the gift wrap. It was done by the shop I got the pillow from. The gift looked like one of his favorite blue stripped shirts. It even had a pocket with a button for the gift card.

Heard for my swap partner - she really liked the package. As of yet I have not gotten my swap gift. But its early days yet. The mailing deadline was June 30th, so it is probably on its way.