Off to a Good Start

I decided to spend some time today doing my favorite recreational activity and headed up to Thunder Valley this morning.  I felt 'late' 'cuz I slept in until 8 - both of us scrambled to get downstairs quickly 'cuz we could hear Chloe whining downstairs - way past her 'take me out!' point but bless her heart! No accident(s).

I pulled out of the local Starbucks (also near the bank and I had to stop there too) at 9:45 and it was a breeze of a drive up - no traffic!  It was cold and cloudy here this morning and on the way out of town, two HUGE raindrops landed on my windshield, leaving rings about half dollar size, and I thought 'oh crap, I don't want to drive up in pouring rain'.  And then I immediately thought of our cousins who drove from Phoenix to here with rain most of the way up and then from here to Portland in a huge storm, including driving through blizzard conditions in No. California. and said 'well, if they can do it, I can to'.

And about five miles up the freeway, it was cloudy blue skies with bright sunshine and lovely.  Saw a huge flock of geese in classic "V" formation and felt 'it's going to be a fun, beautiful day'.

I haven't been out of the house much the past week so at the very least, I figured driving up to Lincoln would get me out of the house.  I picked a great day to go 'cuz I made it up there in 1.3 hours which is the best time ever.  Guess everyone stayed home nursing their hangovers.

I had a really fun day - hit a $230 jackpot pretty early in my play and that kept me playing for a long time.  Then moved to another favorite machine and played there for a long time, too.  I lost a very low amount and ended the day down a bit - but I'm so proud of myself 'cuz I had plenty of money with me and I came home with most of it.  I stopped - had fun, played my 'winnings' for the day and stopped - so my money returned with me.  (Well, down a little bit but really - it was a fabulous 'net' day with the net amount in my purse pretty darn close to what I brought).

Looking forward to heading to Reno in 3 weekends.  I haven't mentioned it 'cuz it's a little embarrassing (in a totally awesome way):  Atlantis Casino Reno is flying me there for a weekend stay!  I couldn't say no - we might have a hard time driving up there in ice/snow conditions but flying?  That I can do!  And a suite!  And freeplay!  And free beer!  (Just a few).

Tomorrow, J.'s brother is spending the night and they are going to visit the other brother in San Leandro on Tuesday - and play golf somewhere.

Tomorrow is the official 'last day' of this Winter Break and I'm going to piddle around the house.  I need to reorganize my dresser drawers and my armoire as well - and plan what to wear this week. It's been a long time since I put on 'work clothes'.  I need to give myself a mini-facial; attend to eyebrows, etc. and gear up for going back to work.  Another 1/2 year done in the blink of an eye -

Heading up to bed.  I spent a couple hours tossing and turning last night - no known reason - and I'm ready to sleep - and definitely sleeping in tomorrow.  Dog is on her own.  (My sweet hubby will get up with her...I'm sure of it.  He has been a champ during the entire break making sure I can sleep as long as I'd like).

I love him for it.  I love him for a gazillion things but I especially love him during Winter Break for all the wonderful sleep in mornings.