Adventures of adult ADHD

I have had WAAAAAAAAY to much going on recently. It recently started with the decision to update the ceiling fans and electrical outlets in my upstairs bedrooms in preparation for family visiting over Christmas. That progressed into "Hmmm...while I'm at it, I'll tear down the popcorn ceiling in my master bath." While staring at the ceiling and squirting it with water (a neat trick for easily removing a popcorn textured ceiling), I noticed the wallpaper was staring to peel away from the walls near the ceiling, so that turned into "Hmmmm...should I rip off the wood paneling at the same time and just paint this sucker?" And then we can't forget the bathroom vanity that is now cracked and needs replacing also. And I cannot leave out needing to fix some tiles in the master shower, repainting the wooden porch beams, and somewhere in there cleaning house for family...

Oh no, we're not done yet! I'm still waiting for a return phone call from a couple of places for estimates on replacing the drafty odd-sized french doors that open into my backyard, I forgot to call the plumber AGAIN to fix the busted valve in the upstairs bathroom, and I once again forgot half a dozen things when I went to Lowe's (such as pricing the aforementioned master bathroom vanity, paint, and who knows what else). Now I'm sitting in a house that smells like ETHYLENE GLYCOL, PHTHALATE ESTERS, N-BUTYL ACETATE, FORMALDEHYDE, CRYSTALLINE SILICA & TITANIUM DIOXIDE (hey, it's straight from the bottle) because I decided to strip and recaulk the upstairs bath and I can't light a Circle E candle out of fear of having the roof blow off the house like a scene out of Mythbusters. Oh, I also still have two three Christmas presents to get still.

So what is the cause of me becoming a one-man Extreme Makeover; Home Edition (minus all the important people - the designers and builders) over the past two weeks? Well, I sent in an application for a potential promotion back down to Lubbock. The job "closed" on the 13th, so it will likely be a month or two (thanks to Christmas and New Years) before I hear anything and I decided to play it safe and start getting the house ready in case I am going to need to sell it. By no means is this job a done deal; there are quite a few folks already in Lubbock who would be more than capable filling that Senior Forecaster spot.

So there it is. Potential Job Move, family coming to town (in 4 days I might add), my normal work rotation, and did I mention taking pictures of the annual Amarillo South Church Christmas play? I think that would cause anyone to come down with a temporary case of ADHD.

And crud. I've got to run to the post office to mail all my Christmas letters...

I've Been Tagged...

I've been tagged by Whitlow (and apologies to those wanting an "in-depth" reply, I don't like too much of my personal info floating around on the net) . . .

1. Name: The Weatherman
2. Birthday: A somewhat long time ago...
3. Birthplace: Unfortunately not in Texas, but I got here as soon as I could!
4. Eye Color: Hazel
5. Hair Color: Brown with more and more Gray and less of it overall
6. Height: Tall Enough
7. Ethnicity: Why do people ask this question? Does it make a difference?
8. Weakness: Chocolate Chip cookies, Dublin Dr Pepper, pie
9. Most missed memory: research trip to Kwajalein and Hawaii - the white coral sand beaches, a month and a half of no school, beautiful sunsets, and good friends...
10. Thoughts first waking up: How much longer can I sleep in?
11. Last time you cried: It's been a while but I remember it was at a movie
12. Song title that currently says how you feel: Busy Child - The Crystal Method (I've got a LOT going on right now!!!)
13. What is the perfect day for you: Taking the Jeep up a trail into the mountains, making it to 12,000 feet or higher, spending the rest of the afternoon sitting by an alpine lake enjoying the crisp mountain air.
14. Ever been asked for an autograph? Yes, for some reason people automatically think I am on T.V. and want autographs!
15. How do you vent anger? I stew for a bit then either start walking or get in the car and drive.
16. Who do you talk to most on the phone? Here recently it has been my parents as we try to figure out plans for the holidays.
17. As a kid, were you a lego builder? Y E S! And I still pull them out every once in a while.
18. Do you chew on your straws? Only if I'm trying to get something out of my teeth.
19. Do you sing in the shower? Not Much.
20. Who's the last person you stayed up late talking to on the phone to? My friend Laura.
21. The last place you went to in a plane? Kansas City, MO
22. Do you cry at weddings? If it is a good friend, sometimes.
23. Are you afraid of the dark? Most of the time, no. However there are times I do hear something go bump in the night and wake up all disoriented. The curse of a light sleeper...
24. What are you addicted to? Chocolate Chip Cookies, Dr Pepper
25. Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? Creamy
26. Who do you fight with the most? Technically I don't "fight". but I do get into heated arguments at times with a couple of people at work.
27. Who can you tell anything to? My best friends (and that will leave you guessing!)
28. Do you recycle? Definitely, but the town I live in won't recycle certain things...sad.
29. Who makes you laugh the most? The Clark's always manage to have some story that cracks me up...
30. What is the worst feeling ever? Having to say goodbye to a loved one dying from Cancer...three of them.
31. How many pillows do you sleep with? Two.
32. How many rings before you answer your phone? I don't know...my phone doesn't ring anymore, it plays music so I usually pick up after the first couple of notes.
33. How many times do you press the "snooze" button? None usually...it goes straight off.
34. How do you sleep? In a bed, under some covers, with an electric blanket in winter.
35. Last time you laughed: Earlier this morning
36. Ever looked at someone ugly and said "EWWW"? No, but I do sometimes go "DANG!" in my mind...
37. What is your favorite color? Forest Green, no doubt!
38. What is your favorite state? Texas, always. Then Colorado. And I'd even have to say Wyoming is in there as well...

Now I get to tag...Emily, Leslie, and Brian! YOUR TURN!