Saturday, October 22, 2022

One week until the party

 Only one week to go, and it's been one setback after another, keeping me from getting anything done.  The invitations got scrapped after many issues with paper, ink, and just a lot of wasted time trying to get them done.  I ended up bringing back a revised version of a ticket-style I used several years ago that was simple, and I got them cranked out in 4 hours.  


Work has been taking a lot of time, overtime every day and working on the weekend, and leaving me physically and mentally exhausted.  I ended up passing out as soon as I got home yesterday and lost another whole evening.  Two main components of my costume haven't even shipped yet, I ordered them in September!  I had to hit Amazon and make an emergency backup order for something else that will work for what I already have.  Then my phone decided to kick the bucket today, causing more time loss and sheer frustration, and the replacement doesn't come until Wednesday at the earliest ... and to top THAT off.... the PVC pipe to the hall bathroom toilet busted like 30 minutes after I let go of the frustration over my phone.  Water everywhere.  I feel like the Universe is trying to prevent me from having this party this year!

Tomorrow is a new day, a whole day off to be productive and get things done.  I refuse to get stuck on the frustrated feelings.  Just gonna roll with the setbacks, conquer each challenge as it arises, and WIN the battle to have the party that hasn't happened for 4 years.  The show must go on!!

And now, ear plugs, Unisom, and sleep.....


Sunday, October 16, 2022

Less than two weeks!!

 This weekend, I got the invitations mostly done with the help of my daughter, Taylor and my buddy, Zeke.  Yes, I'm very late on those, but Facebook and word on mouth already has people informed.  Today, my son, Brandon, came over and we got the bulk of the cemetery set up in just over 2 hours, which is a record for us.  




The remainder of my Sunday will be eating a huge bowl of homemade chili, watching a Halloween movie, and getting the invites ready to hand out.

Saturday, October 1, 2022