Domestic Geek

Hey all — sorry about my absence of late. First off, I jacked up my hand somehow on New Year's Eve. That or I've developed carpel tunnel. Either way, my right hand has been killing me. It hurt so bad on New Year's that I couldn't even sleep. I also couldn't take any pain killers since I'd been drinking over at Dave's get together. Typing and mousing has been excruciating. I was bummed about the Bronco loss on Sunday, but that was quickly overshadowed by the news that Darrent Williams had been murdered. All of that in conjunction with losing Skippy, I've been in a depressed fog all week. I'm also having insomnia again. No matter when I go to bed, I can't sleep. I haven't allowed myself to resort to NyQuil or anything to help me sleep this time, but I'm really dragging.

I had a breakdown yesterday when the vet that we took him to sent us a condolence card. That in itself wasn't so bad, it was very thoughtful. What really tore me up was a paper with The Rainbow Bridge story on it and Skippy's paw prints. I totally broke down crying. I miss him so badly. It is so weird coming into a dogless house.

I do have a big of good news, though. I finally got full time at work. Good thing with the lack of PPP money I've got coming in the next few weeks. I also probably got $1/hr raise, but the owner of the company has to approve it first. The HR lady told me he would more than likely approve it, but it all depended on the mood he is in when it crosses his desk. He has seemed to be upbeat, so keeping my fingers crossed on that one. Now I'm eligible for paid holidays. In 90 days, I get full paid benefits. I've never had a job with benefits before. I think I actually get paid vacation in a year, too. I'll have to look at the handbook.

I had other things to say, but can't remember right now and my hand is hurting. I guess that's it for now.

Today is Marcus' birthday. I'd tell you how old he is, but he'd get mad. He seems to think he's ancient. *sigh* I thought it was only women who worried about being old. lol

He, my dad and I went to the Old Spaghetti Factory downtown to celebrate. He wanted to get spaghetti with Mizithra cheese. I really wanted to get the staff to sing for him, but he wouldn't let me. He's weird that way. It was strange that the guy sitting at the very next table was also celebrating his birthday today.

*sigh* Once again, no playoffs and no Superbowl for Denver this year. The Broncos had to win the game against San Francisco to get a playoff spot, but we lost by 3 points in OT. I guess we'll have to wait for next year.

I love pin backed buttons. I used to have quite the collection of them when I was in high school. Back then, it was in to cover a denim jacket with buttons. I've mentioned it before, but in case you didn't know, I own a Button Maker. It's pretty cool. Marcus and I have used it for many things in the past. A friend of ours had us make buttons for his 2020 presidential campaign. I've made buttons for a dance instructor to give to her students that completed her class. I plan on designing a button to send to people who pledge their support for my next blogathon effort coming up in July 2007.

I've decided I'm going to get serious about putting the button machine to good use. I'm envisioning a line of t-shirts with matching buttons. Now I just need to get busy and design the things. One of the things that has held me back from actually making money with my machine in the past is the circle cutter that came with it. It's really lame and hard to line up. I'm going to invest in a punch cutter. That should make the process a whole lot easier. I also need to invest in machines to do other sizes. Mine currently does the 2.25" buttons, but there have been instances where I wished I could make bigger ones. Those little 1" buttons are really cute, too.

So, help a girl out here — what would you want on a button?