A New Adventure | Peaches Prattlings

{June 8, 2015} I am SO flattered

I am flattered beyond words!

You know how appreciative I am that you read my blog, some of you every day! Now, some times I get comments and I’ve been told I inspire people to do things.

Last night, I found out I inspired a friend of mine from high school to start her own blog! I am blown away, that is so awesome! I am not going to share her blog because it’s something she is writing privately, but I hope you stumble upon it!

I started reading it and it’s fabulous! it’s funny and sassy and smart and sarcastic, it’s exactly like she is! Kudos to her and I hope she keeps it up and rocks on!

Thank you!

{June 6, 2015} Driving a hybrid

This weekend I am driving a Toyota Prius.

I’ve driven hybrids before but this one was different. Is very quiet, sometimes you don’t realize if the car is on. You start the car by putting your foot on the break and pushing the button, again, so quiet, you don’t know of its on, you have to look at the dash to see if it says “Ready”, then use the shifter to put it in gear.

The dash is cool, you can change the display to show you what the output is, an internal view of what’s going on, there are hand controls on the steering wheel that when you touch them, to control the temperature or radio, show on the dash.

You can control the a/c from 30 feet away, I need to try that! Check out their page, it’s interesting all the things involved with the creating and running of the car.

The car has been fun to drive, roomy, good pickup, quiet, a little dangerous because the pick up is so good and it’s quiet, you get up there in speed without realizing it, dangerous for me, for those of you who you know me!

The gas mileage is terrific, good sound system, good cargo space, passenger space. All around a good car.

It’s great for the environment, and I’m not saying I want a Prius, but if VW came out with a hybrid beetle bug, I’d be the first one in line to test drive it!

http://touch.toyota.com/prius/

{June 2, 2015} Dinner date

Tonight I got to do something I haven’t done in a few weeks.

I had dinner with PM, just the two of us. I have joked in the past that I’ve had work husbands, well, PM is definitely one of them! And the one I seem to have had the longest! We have now been on 4 projects together! We were beginning to wonder if we were a package deal!

Now, for those of you “not in the know”…a work husband or work wife, is a man or woman you work with who you are close with, maybe you travel together, but you work closely and really well together and look out for each other. PM and I clicked when we were in Kentucky, we went to dinner almost every night, always looking for new and fun places to go.

We talk over dinner and throughout the day, checking in to see what we want to eat for dinner, taking turns driving and paying for dinner. It’s great to get out of the office and not talk about work, well not talk about work much, enjoy good food and good company.

Since we started on this project, before tonight, there was only one night we went to dinner just the two of us and I have to tell you, I had a great time! I didn’t realize how much I missed it until we went to dinner.

We went out for a very nice Indian meal and the great thing is that I can trust him to tell me when things are going to be spicy and he’s always concerned that I will be able to find things to eat, it’s a nice feeling. Oh, and he always looks to me because he wants to eat something healthy!

Here’s to dinner with friends and co-workers and work spouses!

And good food!

{May 30, 2015} I have my babies back with me

It’s a sorority again!

I’m on a project in Boston for a few months and I am staying at a hotel that allows pets, so I signed a waiver and I was all set. Today, PSM and I went out for a bit, on the way back to the house we stopped at PetSmart to pick up a few essentials.

Then back at the house I sat down and wasn’t sure if I was going to have to be the cat whisperer, would I have to sit there and wait patiently for them to come and see me before I could get them in the carriers. Not a problem, they just kind of walked up and I grabbed Jymy and held her while PSM held Peanut on the loveseat, bless him, he’s allergic to cats! I got both girls in their carriers, then into the car, finished loading the last few things and headed to the hotel.

Got to the hotel, brought the cats to the room, let them out to explore, then I went to unload the car. I came back to the room, a studio, one room with a tiny divider between the bed and the kitchen, not a huge space and I COULD NOT find Peanut! I mean, where did she go? I checked under and in everything, no cat! I started to panic a wee bit, so I went outside and went down the hall, maybe she got out?

Nope…I get back into the room, there she is, what?! Sneaky little sucker!

They have settled in nicely, they have run around and sat and slept and climbed on me and now I’m sitting in bed with Peanut by my side and I know that when I lay down, Jymy will jump up here with me too, looking forward to it.

I have my girls back with me, I’m excited to be able to cuddle with them and be around them during the week and some weekends, more than I have had for a while, it feels good.

I’m at peace. Sigh…

{May 28, 2015} Did it actually work or was it the power of suggestion?

Do you ever wonder if some things actually work because they do or because of the power of suggestion.

Let’s see…first, the photo is of the first two pieces of jewelry that PSM bought for me. They represent Ohm, which is, by one definition, “The all encompassing vibration of the universe.”

It is also the symbol for Namaste “The divine in me honors the divine in you”, a respectful greeting and a welcoming gesture.

Bottom line, with “Ohm” you may know it from seeing people sitting cross legged with their hands on their knees middle finger tip to thumb, eyes closed, reflective and uttering “ohm”.

Now, on to my post. The idea of Namaste or Ohm is peaceful, reflective, bringing inner peace. The new project I am on has been interesting, to say the least, and like with all jobs, there are points of high tension and frustration and there was a moment yesterday that it was all around and I was afraid I was getting swept up into it.

I took a moment, remembered the necklaces in my bag, because I always travel with them, and decided to put the round one on, for a few reasons. I felt like I wanted a little extra something and then I thought, well, maybe it will have a peaceful and calming effect and guess what…it did!

After I put it on, I took a step back, a deep breath and realized there’s no point getting too excited about whatever it was and slowly, I felt a little calmer and eventually I was laughing about something. So, not wanting to tempt fate, I wore it again today.

So…was it the item, the symbolism or the power of suggestion? Does it matter? Do I care?

My answers…Don’t know. Nope and Nope.

Namaste

{May 24, 2015} Lobstahfest…the beginning of summer on Spring Road

This weekend, being Memorial Day Weekend, for many, represents the start of summer.

At my sister’s house, it’s not only Memorial Day weekend, but its Lobstahfest [for those of you not familiar with the New England accent, it’s lobster fest, is that better?]

The way it works is that the neighbors pick a driveway, this year it was my sister and brother-in-law’s driveway, they set up several tables and chairs, each family is responsible for different foods, drinks, etc. Someone is responsible for getting the requisite number of lobstahs, which are already cooked, bonus and then the grill is fired up and there are burgers, dogs, chicken for those of us who don’t eat lobsters. There is more talking, laughing, drinking, having a good time.

After a few hours of eating, tonight, the corn-hole boards came out, then the dice, sometimes cards and we played until it was dark, turned on the lanterns, then there was a fire pit across the street, so we sat and talked and had a great time there until it was time to come in, talk to you and crash.

A great time was had by all!

{May 23, 2015} NE Revolutions vs DC United

Tonight we went to a futbal match, the NE Revolutions vs DC United.

GES and ACS we going with some friends and their kids to the NE Revolutions match and asked if we wanted to go, there was tailgating involved.

As PSM is a Patriots season ticket holder, he is no stranger to tailgating at Gilette Stadium. This was a first for me.

We got there and they were already set up and under way with digging in to some good food…burgers, hot dogs, sides and dessert.

There was toss and corn hole and laughing and catching up. Then it was time to go in and watch a futbal match.

We got to our seats and settled in and waited for the match to start. The match was slow going, but picked up in the second half and then it got really good.

The kids had a good time, the adults had a good time. ACS played futbal in school and still plays on occasion. EJS is playing and ACS coaches her team, GES and I both played against our dad’s teams when he coached.

It was fun to watch the match with the family, PSM and friends and after…fireworks!

I’d say a great evening!

http://m.revolutionsoccer.net/

{May 22, 2015} Spots

Ever have a spot that just bothered the crud out of you?

I got a new cell phone case today and it has a back and a cover and there is a spot.

When I saw the spot, I opened the cover, cleaned it and then replaced it…still a spot….or is that a new spot?

Out, out, damn spot..Grrr

{May 21, 2015} I got ugamugas today!

Yes, I know you don’t know what an ugamuga is, so let me explain!

You may have gotten a hint by the photo [and you also probably know that’s not a picture of anyone I know] what an ugamuga is, but in my sister’s family, it’s when MGS and GES rub their noses together and then give each other a kiss. It’s really cute.

Today, the house was quiet when I got back and then everyone started to come home. GES and EJS, I got hugs and kisses and…she scored her first goal in soccer yesterday! Go EGS!

Then ACS and MGS got home and I got smooches and hugs and “I love you” and then we were attached. Everywhere I went, she came with me and held my hand. We walked down the street to see the new house being built, she reached for my hand, we got her roller skates from the garage and skated down the block, she held my hand, we went to get a sweatshirt, you come with me! And reached for my hand. We went for a ride in the convertible, that was fun!

We got back and had something to eat and then just before GES went out for girls night, they did “ugamugas” and they announce it too. After ugamugas with her mommy, she looked at me and held up her face and announced “ugamugas” What? For me? Yes! I leaned down rubbed noses with my niece, then got a kiss. It was fantastic!

It’s something I’ve watched them do for a while and tonight, she turned to me as well, it felt so good! Sigh…

{May 18, 2015} A new adventure

Today I started a new project, in the great state of Massachusetts!

How cool is that, I am working not far from where my sister lives! I get to be near the family until at least the end of August! I will be traveling on the weekends to parts unknown and known, but there will be plenty of weekends I will spend with the family close by and that is a lot of fun!

The cool part is going to be exploring this great city. We will find new restaurants to eat in, places to explore and…I am going to just say it…as I am in the city working…I am going to possibly…go to a Red Sox Game…there, I said it! Now I’m looking for the lightening strike!

Here’s to a new experience!

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