Happy Tuesday MENA!!

[~*Dorothy*~ 2]

I love to write as well. I just feel drained this time from too many papers being due at once. I haven't even mentioned all the tests I had to study for in the last couple weeks. Otherwise I would have tried to do these papers sooner. It can be a lot of fun putting ideas together. I'm just super picky about my writing and hate to turn something in that I don't feel was completed to my standard.

I know what you mean - I bet your final product will be just awesome...I agree with you 100% - the initial brainstorming of ideas is always so invigorating, the blank pages inspiring and the promise of an interesting topic providing that extra burst of creative thinking...

[S and S 12]

I love to write as well. I just feel drained this time from too many papers being due at once. I haven't even mentioned all the tests I had to study for in the last couple weeks. Otherwise I would have tried to do these papers sooner. It can be a lot of fun putting ideas together. I'm just super picky about my writing and hate to turn something in that I don't feel was completed to my standard.

I know what you mean - I bet your final product will be just awesome...I agree with you 100% - the initial brainstorming of ideas is always so invigorating, the blank pages inspiring and the promise of an interesting topic providing that extra burst of creative thinking...

So true about the brainstorming. I love to see the final product after you finally get it all together. So glad you are on here to keep me inspired tonight! I've typed up five pages today so far on the civil rights paper and I've only used half my notes so far, lol. Gonna be along night.

[~*Dorothy*~ 2]

I love to write as well. I just feel drained this time from too many papers being due at once. I haven't even mentioned all the tests I had to study for in the last couple weeks. Otherwise I would have tried to do these papers sooner. It can be a lot of fun putting ideas together. I'm just super picky about my writing and hate to turn something in that I don't feel was completed to my standard.

I know what you mean - I bet your final product will be just awesome...I agree with you 100% - the initial brainstorming of ideas is always so invigorating, the blank pages inspiring and the promise of an interesting topic providing that extra burst of creative thinking...

So true about the brainstorming. I love to see the final product after you finally get it all together. So glad you are on here to keep me inspired tonight! I've typed up five pages today so far on the civil rights paper and I've only used half my notes so far, lol. Gonna be along night.

You are doing great!!! The night is definitely your most trusted ally when you reach a point of no return in your creative thought process...

Don't you just love how nighttime is probably the best time to get the creative juices flowing. There is something in the air transcending into a productive mindset delivering unexpected results. I'm one of the sad folks who likes to stay ate in the office when everyone is gone to tackle the most challenging correspondence....

[S and S 12]

I love to write as well. I just feel drained this time from too many papers being due at once. I haven't even mentioned all the tests I had to study for in the last couple weeks. Otherwise I would have tried to do these papers sooner. It can be a lot of fun putting ideas together. I'm just super picky about my writing and hate to turn something in that I don't feel was completed to my standard.

I know what you mean - I bet your final product will be just awesome...I agree with you 100% - the initial brainstorming of ideas is always so invigorating, the blank pages inspiring and the promise of an interesting topic providing that extra burst of creative thinking...

So true about the brainstorming. I love to see the final product after you finally get it all together. So glad you are on here to keep me inspired tonight! I've typed up five pages today so far on the civil rights paper and I've only used half my notes so far, lol. Gonna be along night.

You are doing great!!! The night is definitely your most trusted ally when you reach a point of no return in your creative thought process...

Don't you just love how nighttime is probably the best time to get the creative juices flowing. There is something in the air transcending into a productive mindset delivering unexpected results. I'm one of the sad folks who likes to stay ate in the office when everyone is gone to tackle the most challenging correspondence....

lol, I do my best writing at night too. It is more quiet and less daytime distractions. Coffee is extremely important to fuel creativity as well, I agree. I'm up to eight pages now, as an update, lol. Thanks for the continued encouragement!

[Nothing1234 2]

Happy Tuesday MENA

Wishing everyone an awesome day! This week will be a busy week for sure at work...happy it will go fast and not so happy that its going to be so darn busy!

Hubby finally has his license! Thank god...Is it bad that I have already started sending him out on "tasks" since about 1 hour after his picture hit the plastic on his license! And each time he says "we need" I now can hand him the keys!

Congratulations. It drove me crazy when I was the only one who could drive. In fact my husband got his license after being here three months but I couldn't get him to drive alone until he had been here about 7 months. I was so happy when I could finally get him to go by himself and save me trips.

@ Kelly...It wasn't really that bad actually. He has many friends around plus he was home with the babies, had his permit and drove many times provided someone was with him. Phoenix also has a great transportation system including buses and light rail (finally). Although now its total freedom! LOL We did it for almost 15 months this way.

He has already decided though he will not drive w/ the babies yet and I'm fine with that. He thinks he needs to get at least 6 months or more under his belt on highways and freeways before taking them along for the ride. I understand that completely. He drives like a grandma ...that a good thing tho. Except when he starts correcting my driving!

[~*Dorothy*~ 2]

I love to write as well. I just feel drained this time from too many papers being due at once. I haven't even mentioned all the tests I had to study for in the last couple weeks. Otherwise I would have tried to do these papers sooner. It can be a lot of fun putting ideas together. I'm just super picky about my writing and hate to turn something in that I don't feel was completed to my standard.

I know what you mean - I bet your final product will be just awesome...I agree with you 100% - the initial brainstorming of ideas is always so invigorating, the blank pages inspiring and the promise of an interesting topic providing that extra burst of creative thinking...

So true about the brainstorming. I love to see the final product after you finally get it all together. So glad you are on here to keep me inspired tonight! I've typed up five pages today so far on the civil rights paper and I've only used half my notes so far, lol. Gonna be along night.

You are doing great!!! The night is definitely your most trusted ally when you reach a point of no return in your creative thought process...

Don't you just love how nighttime is probably the best time to get the creative juices flowing. There is something in the air transcending into a productive mindset delivering unexpected results. I'm one of the sad folks who likes to stay ate in the office when everyone is gone to tackle the most challenging correspondence....

lol, I do my best writing at night too. It is more quiet and less daytime distractions. Coffee is extremely important to fuel creativity as well, I agree. I'm up to eight pages now, as an update, lol. Thanks for the continued encouragement!

:dance: Great pace - you'll be done in no time...So true about coffee - for me it's is a perfect "stimulant" during the long hours of hard core creative "labor"...I finally feel the sleep enveloping my overstimulated mind - working three very distinct teams at the office has me busy but excited so I can't complain but falling asleep has become a challenge...I need a paper to write, maybe that would help to calm me down, then again it could just lead towards more problems... Keep up the fabulous work, S & S!!!!

[S and S 12]

Great pace - you'll be done in no time...So true about coffee - for me it's is a perfect "stimulant" during the long hours of hard core creative "labor"...I finally feel the sleep enveloping my overstimulated mind - working three very distinct teams at the office has me busy but excited so I can't complain but falling asleep has become a challenge...I need a paper to write, maybe that would help to calm me down, then again it could just lead towards more problems... Keep up the fabulous work, S & S!!!!

Wow, it does sound like you are busy and need the coffee just as much as I do if not more! Writing papers could be fun for yourself, but not always easy to finish without a dreaded deadline to help motivate you. I used to prefer blogging as a way to put my research down. I would do all the reading and then write a blog about what I think about it. I enjoyed the nearly instant feedback I got as well. Stopped doing it for awhile now though as life got busy

[~PalmTreeGurl~ 154]

ok, so we've been talking and our ideas for our short vacation for Oct 25-27/28th. We are thinking of these... A trip with our grandparents in the RV to Carlsbad New Mexico. A flight up north to Washington to see the west coast bcz I've never been there. A trip to Virginia (WashingtonD.C.) to see an old friend from Georgia and her fella. Or New York City-mostly Adams choice and I think thats the more expensive one. Decisions Decisions! Not entirely sure what to do !

[S and S 12]

ok, so we've been talking and our ideas for our short vacation for Oct 25-27/28th. We are thinking of these... A trip with our grandparents in the RV to Carlsbad New Mexico. A flight up north to Washington to see the west coast bcz I've never been there. A trip to Virginia (WashingtonD.C.) to see an old friend from Georgia and her fella. Or New York City-mostly Adams choice and I think thats the more expensive one. Decisions Decisions! Not entirely sure what to do !

Well, aside from considering the costs, you should ask these questions:

1) Do you want a slow, easy going trip or fast paced?

2) Would you like it to be just the two of you spending time together or is it okay to share that time with family/friends?

I think once you answer these questions you will have narrowed down your choices. That is my advice anyway.

[Nothing1234 2]

ok, so we've been talking and our ideas for our short vacation for Oct 25-27/28th. We are thinking of these... A trip with our grandparents in the RV to Carlsbad New Mexico. A flight up north to Washington to see the west coast bcz I've never been there. A trip to Virginia (WashingtonD.C.) to see an old friend from Georgia and her fella. Or New York City-mostly Adams choice and I think thats the more expensive one. Decisions Decisions! Not entirely sure what to do !

I would recommend Virginia...then take a nice trip to DC and get to see the sights and if you have enough time, take a train up to NYC for a day trip. Just a thought.

If as S&S said you are into a more relaxed time no hussle and bussle...then hit up Washington...go see the girls!

[Ban Hammer 13,283]

anyone heard from jackie?

[S and S 12]

anyone heard from jackie?

I haven't, but I'm not on here on a daily basis anymore so I'm not a good source, lol.

[brnidokiegurl 0]

ahmed did finally get his license at 8 months here. First job he could drive to work with me so no problem. This job he really NEEDS to go the highway but after riding with him as practice runs i said NO WAY so for now he goes the back way a more straighter less traveled way, he doesnt really go anywhere alone still unless he needs cigs or maybe to the bank.