Montag

I'm working on catching up on Downton.  Monday night was episode 4 for me and I've still got to get episode 5 in before next Sunday!

I am so relieved for Anna and Mr. Bates.  But of course his attitude at the end of the episode is disturbing.  Of course he knows it was actually the valet... Maybe, though, he doesn't have murder in mind??

Yay for a new lady's maid who isn't crazy!  At least... I don't think so... It's hard to tell if she is keen on Thomas' demands for her knowledge/alliance or not.  She is certainly the most normal of the 3 that have been on the show though.  I like her sewing skillz, too.

Poor Alfred!  But Daisy sure was cute at the end of the episode - all smiley because he would still be around.  Maybe he'll start to see her worth since she helped him so much?

I feel for Lady Mary.  She really did have something stirring in her heart.  The sneak-peek for the next episode, though, possibly holds hope.  And Lady Edith -- something is going on there in London.  Is her man in Germany yet??  I'm confused...

And so many Maggie Smith quips!  Best!!

All in all, a pretty good episode.  Most of the Anna-Bates angst is resolved (thank goodness) and that was the truly heaviest part of this week.  Looking forward to another one later this week!


Love&Harmony,
Erinn

For Friday

I'm behind because of moving this weekend -- Friday night was literally just packing things up and trying not to panic about not feeling done.  I guess I was pretty successful because Saturday morning was a cinch.

Not sure why I feel the need to explain myself or be apologetic about missing posts.  That's the beauty of posting things to the internet; the off-chance that someone, somewhere is expecting to read this gives the illusion of accountability.  I think I also feel some sense of obligation to my past-self and resolutions list.  Is that a form of guilt?  Letting myself down via past expectations of success?  Aka disappointment, I suppose.  At least this is a mild case.  :)

Important Friday 1-31 Things:
- Signed the lease for the place with James!!!
- Walking really fast in not-great shoes led to a weird, large bit of rubbed-loose skin on my heel... wahh it kind of hurts.  Not sure what to do about it.
- Day off from teaching voice lessons.
- Attempted to watch Sherlock while packing - couldn't focus and had to turn it off.  :/
- Yep, that's it.


Love&Harmony,
Erin

For Friday

The weekend struggle. Or having too much fun. Some of both. :)

Love&Harmony,
Erin

Monday, Monday

So sorry you were missed.

No other reason other than being distracted by a good book and the call of sleep.

For Yesterday

Oops - missed yesterday. Off to a great start. But sometimes family time is more important. Played Bananagrams with mom, watched Foyle's War with dad and then we all caught an episode of Bones! :) Good times. Gotta get 'em while they're here because I won't be back til March (I think).

Here's to being on track and letting the good things distract us.
Love&Harmony,
Erin