Hey, hey, hey......I'm stringing them up together. I did very little today that could be called work. Sounds like a winner already. I've picked up my mom's caplet that I had started at the first of the year, but had put down. I think she'll be pleased....if I ever finish the durned thing. It's full of cables. THAT'S love coming from me. I'm not a big cable knitting fanatic. I love how they look, but I hate how they slow me down. I've done 3 repeats in the last three days. Not too shabby. I enjoyed the race as it was nice to see Jeffie boy leading for most of the race. The ending wasn't my choice, but DAMN it was good to see my boy out front flexing some muscle.
I taped the closing Olympic ceremonies. Instead of watching, I talked to several friends, including Mother. Fun times. It's amazing when you can talk to people and have the best times....Mary and I were talking that our destination could be a park bench and we'd still have a blast. Don't you just LOVE friends like that? This crazy woman kept me sane on so many of those trips back and forth (and the WAIT) from Easter Seals with Katie. We were just laughing tonight how we'd split a grand slam at Denny's so we'd have enough money to have our own cups of coffee. The times we've had going up and down Rt. 47. Mary, all I gotta say, is if you are reading this, is ....."KATIE!!!!!!!!!" I remember that moment EVERY SINGLE TIME I see a crossing guard. We need to go back to La Central and get us some DONUTS~~~~~~~~yum!
Jeff and Dee started digging out the drain in the road to let Lake Holly hit the sewer system. This year we are better prepared with a pick axe. Why did we wait so long?!?!?! That thing is a GEM. I went out for a few and tried to make a gully in the ice to relieve some of the water from the end of the driveway. It's going to be a LONG time before backing out isn't a safety issue. Between the snowbanks and the ice across the whole street.......backing out has acquired it's own difficulty rating.
Jeff grilled steak tonight. YUMMY!!!! However, I apparently ate too many onions or something.....leading to a full fledged revolt that is keeping me from being asleep right now. I KNOW, me asleep at this hour. It's damned near unthinkable. I'm wiped. Having fun takes a lot out of a girl.
I'm sure after reading this, you may be wondering where the fun was.....I'll let you in on a little secret. It was in the little things that pop in from time to time, that I usually don't notice. Put enough of those together, and voila, I am the proud owner of a good mood and permagrin.
I'm back off to the recliner to knit and hope this settles down (and isn't something I don't want it to be) so I can get some zzzzzzzzzz's.
MUAH world!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Wow!!! What a DAY!!!!
After last night's several false starts on the whole sleeping thing, I thought today was going to be a wash. Boy, was I ever WRONG. I LOVE it when I'm that kind of wrong. I had my nails done today. As in tips added and flair painted. I have not done this in YEARS. I was thinking I hadn't done it since I moved here, but I have, but it's still been a looooooooong time. I missed it. I love it. I'm still in the honeymoon euphoria stage, and I'm milking it for as long as I can, baby!
I also went shoe shopping. FYI (or myinfo) this is NOT the time of year to buy dress boots, but I wanted a pair, so a hunting we did go. I was shocked. I found a pair. They were a half size too small, so the right size is being shipped to my house. Can I wait? I'm going to have to.....but wanting to wait, I am not. However, that will be ANOTHER happy moment when they arrive on my doorstep. Pictured is the one that's a half sized too small.
*THEN* as if things weren't good enough (after a long pause on facebook where I was posting fast and furiously...blame it on the itunes groove) I finished my hugging myself scarf. BOOYAH!!!! I love it. This is by far the softest item I've ever made, and I'm keeping it. You know, love can be found in the strangest places.......for me, it's the cashmere. Yummy!!!!!
Now it's 9:37, and I'm all fired up with no place to go. Gonna be interesting. Time to pity the folks in this house. I'm rocking out to Nickelback (Burn it to the ground) YEAH!!!!!
AND if THAT all wasn't enough.......Congrats to the Minooka Indian STATE CHAMPION Wrestling Team!!!!!!! What I wouldn't have done for it to be in 1986....but 2010 is a GREAT choice!!!!! YEAH!!!!!
We got no fear, no doubt, all in....balls out!
It's Saturday NIGHT!!!!
Whoop whoop!!!!
While I'm up....
I might as well blog.
I knew I'd mess up my sleep schedule when I crashed this afternoon.....I just didn't plan on being up this late. I was talking to a friend until 130. I was sleepy and headed up to bed. Here's where I made a crucial mistake. I forgot to turn down the heat. I mentioned this awhile back.....and it still holds true. That little room up there is an INFERNO....especially when it dips down below zero. We're at 3 above. Close enough! So, I woke up hot hot hot. Now I'm down here cooling off and wide awake. At least tomorrow is Saturday!!! I think I'll go watch some tv and knit. Might as well enjoy my time awake, right? RIGHT!
Today was another good day. Most of my subbing was watching the computer lab. That gets a bit........long, but it was still a good day. The last part was in art, and I LOVE to sub in art. They were doing toothpick sculptures or making coil baskets with cord and yarn. You guessed it.....I was intrigued by the coil baskets. I wonder if I'll be able to resist. It's not like I need, or actually have anyplace for one around here, but it was SO COOL. So were the toothpick sculptures. There's some really talented people in that building! The highlight....getting to use the drill. Sad, but so. Ah. It's in the simple things.
Maybe I'll fall asleep in the recliner while knitting. Talk about something that sounds good right now! YEAH!! On it!
I knew I'd mess up my sleep schedule when I crashed this afternoon.....I just didn't plan on being up this late. I was talking to a friend until 130. I was sleepy and headed up to bed. Here's where I made a crucial mistake. I forgot to turn down the heat. I mentioned this awhile back.....and it still holds true. That little room up there is an INFERNO....especially when it dips down below zero. We're at 3 above. Close enough! So, I woke up hot hot hot. Now I'm down here cooling off and wide awake. At least tomorrow is Saturday!!! I think I'll go watch some tv and knit. Might as well enjoy my time awake, right? RIGHT!
Today was another good day. Most of my subbing was watching the computer lab. That gets a bit........long, but it was still a good day. The last part was in art, and I LOVE to sub in art. They were doing toothpick sculptures or making coil baskets with cord and yarn. You guessed it.....I was intrigued by the coil baskets. I wonder if I'll be able to resist. It's not like I need, or actually have anyplace for one around here, but it was SO COOL. So were the toothpick sculptures. There's some really talented people in that building! The highlight....getting to use the drill. Sad, but so. Ah. It's in the simple things.
Maybe I'll fall asleep in the recliner while knitting. Talk about something that sounds good right now! YEAH!! On it!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
~~~Happy Day~~~
Yep. You read it here. I had a great day. What was so great? My attitude. I got to sub all day. It's been a long, dry spell and it felt FANTASTIC being back in the classroom. There is no geometry this quarter, so that was even better for me. I forgot how much energy I gleam off of just being there. Now, being helpful would be a bonus. That stuff I'll never know, but I gave what I had.
The allergy shot was uneventful and I was out within an hour. That doesn't happen often. Then I went shopping. I didn't get many new clothes last spring/summer, so I thought it was time to start getting a few things. I found a tank, a 3/4 sleeve sweater and a 3/4 shirt. Love them all. Had a blast in the store too. As usual, we had the sales clerks laughing. Being unconventional has it's perks! They told us this great story about a woman who was running around in her bra looking at stuff until a man came in with his wife, and the woman was so bummed. Honestly, I'd never thought about doing that before. Don't go holding your breath and beating the prayer rugs.......my gift to society is never planning on giving that a try. See? All is good.
Hug scarf is over 2/3rds of the way done. Maybe tomorrow. I love the hugs. The kids at school were laughing about it...until they felt it. THEN it all became, "So, Shelly, when are you making mine?" Gotta love it. Sometimes the harshest critics become the biggest converts. You NEVER know!!!
Bill's pretty sick, (worried about him) so I'll be back at work tomorrow. I'll cover 1-6 for him and then the scheduled 7-8 in art. He has 7th prep and someone else will cover 8. Fun times. Hopefully, I will remember more of my lunch tomorrow. That was pretty slim pickins today. Ah well.
Hope the sun shines in your day tomorrow!!!!
~muah~
The allergy shot was uneventful and I was out within an hour. That doesn't happen often. Then I went shopping. I didn't get many new clothes last spring/summer, so I thought it was time to start getting a few things. I found a tank, a 3/4 sleeve sweater and a 3/4 shirt. Love them all. Had a blast in the store too. As usual, we had the sales clerks laughing. Being unconventional has it's perks! They told us this great story about a woman who was running around in her bra looking at stuff until a man came in with his wife, and the woman was so bummed. Honestly, I'd never thought about doing that before. Don't go holding your breath and beating the prayer rugs.......my gift to society is never planning on giving that a try. See? All is good.
Hug scarf is over 2/3rds of the way done. Maybe tomorrow. I love the hugs. The kids at school were laughing about it...until they felt it. THEN it all became, "So, Shelly, when are you making mine?" Gotta love it. Sometimes the harshest critics become the biggest converts. You NEVER know!!!
Bill's pretty sick, (worried about him) so I'll be back at work tomorrow. I'll cover 1-6 for him and then the scheduled 7-8 in art. He has 7th prep and someone else will cover 8. Fun times. Hopefully, I will remember more of my lunch tomorrow. That was pretty slim pickins today. Ah well.
Hope the sun shines in your day tomorrow!!!!
~muah~
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Late Night Quickie
I'm on my way to bed, but I wanted to post quick first.
What a DAY!!! I ran the "I hate" errands. Dentist for all three of us girls, followed by dog food buying, a haircut and an oil change. The allergist is tomorrow afternoon.
THE BEST NEWS!!! I get to sub tomorrow. Which is why I need to haulass to bed. I'm excited, ready, and a bit nervous. It's been several weeks. Anne is no longer the secretary. I'm sure the new lady is fine, I've just never been there without Anne. She's the sweetest woman on the face of this earth. The subject tomorrow is math. Hope I can put my thinking cap on (and that we're not doing geometry proofs) The rest, I'm usually decent at figuring out.
My class syllabus came today. I am going to be a busy woman. I get to practice parent coaching with a volunteer. My special project (20 min power point presentation) is on School Behavior Plans. The group project is attachment disorders, and then there is the weekly journals. I'm going to NEED spring break with the kids! I'm getting more excited than I was when I first read it, I was so overwhelmed. If there is a lot of work time tomorrow, I'm going to start doing the journal research. if I can just FIND the information........the rest is much easier. She sent us a link to a conference on attachment disorders, but what do you know, I am working that day. When it rains, it pours. I've been in such a drought. I just wish I could do it ALL.
I'm off to bed to read about how to raise a spirited child. Good times!!! Should be an interesting read....and then snoozzzzzzze.
Sweet dreams!
{{{{hugs}}}}
What a DAY!!! I ran the "I hate" errands. Dentist for all three of us girls, followed by dog food buying, a haircut and an oil change. The allergist is tomorrow afternoon.
THE BEST NEWS!!! I get to sub tomorrow. Which is why I need to haulass to bed. I'm excited, ready, and a bit nervous. It's been several weeks. Anne is no longer the secretary. I'm sure the new lady is fine, I've just never been there without Anne. She's the sweetest woman on the face of this earth. The subject tomorrow is math. Hope I can put my thinking cap on (and that we're not doing geometry proofs) The rest, I'm usually decent at figuring out.
My class syllabus came today. I am going to be a busy woman. I get to practice parent coaching with a volunteer. My special project (20 min power point presentation) is on School Behavior Plans. The group project is attachment disorders, and then there is the weekly journals. I'm going to NEED spring break with the kids! I'm getting more excited than I was when I first read it, I was so overwhelmed. If there is a lot of work time tomorrow, I'm going to start doing the journal research. if I can just FIND the information........the rest is much easier. She sent us a link to a conference on attachment disorders, but what do you know, I am working that day. When it rains, it pours. I've been in such a drought. I just wish I could do it ALL.
I'm off to bed to read about how to raise a spirited child. Good times!!! Should be an interesting read....and then snoozzzzzzze.
Sweet dreams!
{{{{hugs}}}}
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
The Day After....
...is still a pretty good day. I'm exhausted, but that is good. I woke up early. (Don't pass out and die on me here). The house is picked up, vacuumed and dusted. Yep, there's still more to do, but I'm not getting all worked out about it. It's not like anything is going anywhere without my help!
I had a hell of a weekend. A good one. A switch was flipped in my brain (can I get a *finally* and an *AMEN*?) I'm sure from what I've said and my tone, it's obvious I'm running around emotionally raw and letting old wounds fester. I finally pulled my head out of my butt and ready The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle . It is along the lines of The Mindful Brain by David Siegel. Both books talk about emptying your mind of thoughts. We are not our thoughts. We do not have to be held captive of them. Also, we do not have to be held hostage by our emotions. In fact, by clearing our minds, by meditation and other suggestions in the books, we can come to know our true selves.
It's so easy, it's complicated. In fact, many of these truths are in the bible as well, but somehow, I've managed to gloss over all those parts, didn't understand how, or wasn't ready at the time. Whatever. The essence is to be IN the moment of NOW. The past is gone. Ruminating over it is only drudging up more ways to hurt ourselves. The same goes for negative thoughts of self, others and situations. Why worry about the future? You cannot. You are living on hopes that will never come true because the future never comes. All we have is this moment, right NOW.
What are you doing with your moment? Stay true to youself, live in this exact moment as much as possible and the rest will take care of itself.
Amazing.
Monday, February 22, 2010
What a GREAT day!
Thanks for all the birthday wishes so far. I'm telling you my facebook page is LOADED. What a great feeling. Thank you everyone! The picture is of the card AK sent me. The inside reads "Age is all in the attitude. Happy Birthday" I didn't know anyone at Hallmark knew the two of us!!! :D The other picture is of my Olympic sock, Spring Rain.....yes, sock. I am wondering if I'm going to meet the finish line with two socks done, but I don't care. I will have silver in my socks!!!!
I am breaking up my sock knitting with a scarf---my grown up woobie. I bought a ball of cashmere and silk yarn on Friday. I mixed it with Cashmerino as it was too thin to work up pleasurably...and since this is MY HUG, I want the whole experience to be wonderful. I'm using the standard prayer shawl stitch pattern and have 2' done so far. I cannot begin to tell you how absolutely outstandingly soft this combo is. Now anytime I need a hug, or things aren't the way I'd like them to be, I can fondle my scarf and remember that I love me, and everything is temporary. BOOYAH!
As for now, I'm off to go watch a movie and let some fibery goodness run through my fingers.
have a GREAT day!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
I can DO THIS!!!!
After a gut check yesterday, I woke up today ready to kick ass and take names. I am currently taking a break from writing by writing. I know it sounds odd, but I need to purge some thoughts so I can make room for the others. It makes perfect sense in my head. If you'd like directions....LOL *GRIN*
I learned a lot yesterday. I have a hard time because what goes on within does not match what is expected on the outside. I do not fit into nice, neat categories or formulas. Yet, again, I tried to do so. MISTAKE. I often wonder if I'll ever stop running around that mountain. Maybe, maybe not. it does not matter. I've come out stronger today. That is NO MISTAKE. That is victory. I am a strong woman who has a hard time believing that I need and deserve what I need and deserve. I'm not overly conventional. That is no mistake either, it's individuality. My mission is to stay true to myself without causing pain to others. It's going to be a journey, and I'm sure the highs and lows will continue. However, they should be there. I've been emotionally flatlined for so long, it's a given that the highs and lows are going to seem bigger than they really are. And that is okay. Flatlined in unacceptable. If that means I have to have valleys....bring them on. The peaks are so worth it.
I'm about half way done with my paper. I'm struggling with making sure the words I choose say what it is that I mean. however, I am doing my best and as long as I leave my best on the paper, I am fine with the outcome. I cannot be somebody else's best, i can just be mine. I just need to let myself BE that best, without justifications, excuses or apologies. I really wasn't kidding about yesterday. I know more, and I'm more in touch with my inner self. If you haven't checked your inner self out....I highly recommend it. Yeah, it's painful, but it's so worth it.
***UPDATE***
Thank you Thank you Thank YOU!!!! By being out there you give me the outlet, support and clarity I need. My paper is done, is submitted and I'm free to play this weekend. YAY!!! Some serious play time is in order. BOOYAH!!!
~go digging~
~be true to you~
~live it like it's the only life you've got~
~love and laugh hard~
~MUAH~
~happy travels~
I learned a lot yesterday. I have a hard time because what goes on within does not match what is expected on the outside. I do not fit into nice, neat categories or formulas. Yet, again, I tried to do so. MISTAKE. I often wonder if I'll ever stop running around that mountain. Maybe, maybe not. it does not matter. I've come out stronger today. That is NO MISTAKE. That is victory. I am a strong woman who has a hard time believing that I need and deserve what I need and deserve. I'm not overly conventional. That is no mistake either, it's individuality. My mission is to stay true to myself without causing pain to others. It's going to be a journey, and I'm sure the highs and lows will continue. However, they should be there. I've been emotionally flatlined for so long, it's a given that the highs and lows are going to seem bigger than they really are. And that is okay. Flatlined in unacceptable. If that means I have to have valleys....bring them on. The peaks are so worth it.
I'm about half way done with my paper. I'm struggling with making sure the words I choose say what it is that I mean. however, I am doing my best and as long as I leave my best on the paper, I am fine with the outcome. I cannot be somebody else's best, i can just be mine. I just need to let myself BE that best, without justifications, excuses or apologies. I really wasn't kidding about yesterday. I know more, and I'm more in touch with my inner self. If you haven't checked your inner self out....I highly recommend it. Yeah, it's painful, but it's so worth it.
***UPDATE***
Thank you Thank you Thank YOU!!!! By being out there you give me the outlet, support and clarity I need. My paper is done, is submitted and I'm free to play this weekend. YAY!!! Some serious play time is in order. BOOYAH!!!
~go digging~
~be true to you~
~live it like it's the only life you've got~
~love and laugh hard~
~MUAH~
~happy travels~
Thursday, February 18, 2010
What a birthday, baby!
What a day! My baby turned 15. YIKES!!! It was a good day. She had a good day....and that's grrrrrrrrrrrreat. I put rollers in her hair, and what do you know, it turned out so cute. I wish she didn't have my hair and it would have stayed all day, but wow, did it look awesome. I didn't get pics. I was more concerned about her getting out the front door on time. She was thrilled that they didn't sing to her in Spanish class. Ah, the joys of freshman year!! Dad brought her Quiznos for lunch, I picked her and Katie up after school and hit the coffee shop. Then we went to Plaza Morena for dinner. We were talking about it tonight. I think she's only missed one birthday dinner there since they opened. They did sing to her there, and the owner smeared whipped cream on her face......what a blast! I didn't have the camera ready, and all that remained was the bit on her nose. Very fun. We dropped Dad off at home, and immediately went to WM to spend her birthday money on the Sims 3 expansion pack. I'm sure I'm getting kicked off the computer this weekend for quite some time. I'm just so glad she enjoyed her day.
On the allergist front, since I've been whining.......not much new to report. I haven't developed any new ones, so last fall was some kind of a fluke. The game plan is to medicate it and get shots twice as often during the gross season. If it gets bad again, I am to go see him and develop a new plan. So....that's that. I had forgotten that I have to lay flat on my stomach while the testing is going on. I only knitted a few rows on the sock...that is one difficult position to knit it, let me tell you! But, the time flew by, so all is good. (AND I didn't have phone reception.......this should have been panic zone, but it wasn't YIPPEE!!! I'll take success anywhere and everywhere I find it)
Tomorrow is another appointment and that's it. What a crazy week. I'd better get started on plans for the weekend!!! I bet it involves the race on Sunday *grin*
I still can't believe it. 15 years. That's ten plus 5...oh how the time flies. Hug 'em while you can!
~loves~
me
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
What a good day
I know, I'm stringing them together. LOVE IT!!! I'd love to share them with you, too! :)
I took forever to get going today, but once I did, it was all turbo all the way. I picked the girls up from school and did some tax refund/prebirthday/whoneedsanexcuse shopping. Fun times. The girls each found something at Maurices. We had junk to pick up at WM...but it didn't last long. We hunted stuff down for a school project...and have lots more to find...but NOT in this town. Then the SA was hit, and I found two shirts :). Let's see....we also hit Russell Stover for V-day sale candy (pecan delights...YUM). And by listing it like this, I've lost the fun. We had the ipod running and just enjoyed being out and together being goofy. I treasure those moments. Can't script them, but I sure love when they happen.
I threw a few more ideas up on the poster board. Soon, they will have to be translated into sentences. I like bullet points so much more. No transitions necessary. That makes me happy.
Oh, what else happened? Oh yeah, a friend suggested listening to Loretta LaRoche. Thumbs UP to the first half an hour. Gotta love positive messages embedded in comedy. Talk about up my alley. I look forward to listening to more.
Tomorrow Dee's birthday. Birthday fun!!! It's also allergy testing day. Nope, I'm not concerned that it's going to show nothing. HA. Totally worried. That's not going to change a thing, but you know me. Gotta worry about what I cannot control. Talk about a sure fire trip to insanity!
I also enjoyed watching Vonn and White earn their gold medals. The sock received more attention. I've turned the heel and am working on the gusset decreases. I'll carry out the pattern on the instep, but when the decreases stop, so does the pattern. Those bunions of mine HATE patterns added to the shoe bend. That's an assured foot pain situation I choose to avoid at all costs.
Now I'm just waiting for Shaun White's interview and I'm off to bed. My job tomorrow morning is putting in hot rollers. Gotta have curls on the birthday, dontcha know! Sometimes I wonder if she'll ever learn to do it herself, but not until she HAS to. That girl LOVES to have her hair played with. I think I can handle it! :) Tis all good.
Here's to a good day tomorrow.
~HUGS~
I took forever to get going today, but once I did, it was all turbo all the way. I picked the girls up from school and did some tax refund/prebirthday/whoneedsanexcuse shopping. Fun times. The girls each found something at Maurices. We had junk to pick up at WM...but it didn't last long. We hunted stuff down for a school project...and have lots more to find...but NOT in this town. Then the SA was hit, and I found two shirts :). Let's see....we also hit Russell Stover for V-day sale candy (pecan delights...YUM). And by listing it like this, I've lost the fun. We had the ipod running and just enjoyed being out and together being goofy. I treasure those moments. Can't script them, but I sure love when they happen.
I threw a few more ideas up on the poster board. Soon, they will have to be translated into sentences.
Oh, what else happened? Oh yeah, a friend suggested listening to Loretta LaRoche. Thumbs UP to the first half an hour. Gotta love positive messages embedded in comedy. Talk about up my alley. I look forward to listening to more.
Tomorrow Dee's birthday. Birthday fun!!! It's also allergy testing day. Nope, I'm not concerned that it's going to show nothing. HA. Totally worried. That's not going to change a thing, but you know me. Gotta worry about what I cannot control. Talk about a sure fire trip to insanity!
I also enjoyed watching Vonn and White earn their gold medals. The sock received more attention. I've turned the heel and am working on the gusset decreases. I'll carry out the pattern on the instep, but when the decreases stop, so does the pattern. Those bunions of mine HATE patterns added to the shoe bend. That's an assured foot pain situation I choose to avoid at all costs.
Now I'm just waiting for Shaun White's interview and I'm off to bed. My job tomorrow morning is putting in hot rollers. Gotta have curls on the birthday, dontcha know! Sometimes I wonder if she'll ever learn to do it herself, but not until she HAS to. That girl LOVES to have her hair played with. I think I can handle it! :) Tis all good.
Here's to a good day tomorrow.
~HUGS~
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
8 more heel flap rows to go and I
and I think it's time to call it a night. I'd love do be done with the heel flap...but not enough to mess it all up. I know I said it the last time I blogged, but it feels great to have the needles clicking again. I love making things appear out of a couple of sticks and some string (and please, do NOT forget the BLING!)
I'm busy trying to clear out my mind. That's not such an easy task, but it's been redlined for so many weeks, that clearing it is a complete necessity. Yes, I still have that paper to write. I bought the poster board and taped it to the wall...but it's still empty. Now I can't decide how to arrange the topics needed to be covered. Really? Really. Tomorrow's job is to get the questions that need to be addressed up there with at least one idea under each one. Other than that...tomorrow is my last day of being off allergy meds. Testing is Thursday morning. I sure hope they show that I'm allergic to SOMETHING. I KNOW I am, but I need proof. Something has to get fixed. Last fall was just too painful to repeat by choice.
What are you all up to? You KNOW this is my least favorite month of the year. Tell me, what are you doing to keep a level head and spirits up? I'm all for stealing your ideas and applying them to my life. You never know, you're key just might be the key to someone else's. Mine is to keep on moving. Somehow, some way. It may take me quite awhile to get there, but I'm still moving. Much better than the usual hibernation mode.
***UPDATE***And then the true value of this blog to me is once again proven. I couldn't believe that I couldn't talk myself into writing topics on a poster board, so what you see is what I wrote in 5 minutes. Apparently, I have a commitment issue. Who knew?!? Thanks again for holding me accountable just by being there.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
A day well spent
If you've been reading, then you already know that I've been in dragging butt mode. Today, not so much. It feels ~WONDERFUL~
First of all, Daytona 500 baby! I thought I was done following racing. WRONG. Very WRONG. I'm back and loving it. I've let go of having a favorite driver, and have gone with several that I like. What fun. Okay, the track tearing up, not cool. Waiting almost 3 hours collectively for paving....eh. However, I got some mojo up and did some work. Yes, you read that right, work. I unloaded 2 baskets of laundry. (I'm talking HEAPING baskets) I've done a load of laundry and dusted. I also wrote my last journal for class and submitted it.
I ALSO GOT MY KNITTING GROOVE ON!!! YEAH, BABY!!!!!
Meet my Olympic Challenge Socks.....Perle Socks by Nicole Masson (yup, linked to the Ravely pattern page). I'm calling them Spring Rain. Now, I've started a lot of projects that I've frogged or are lost in the UFO pile......but we'll see. I'm pretty happy so far. Time will tell. I don't have long to find out, as you know.....the Olympics only last so long.
Now I'm watching the Olympics (running in here during the commercials to type)........it's the men's mogel skiing event with the two jumps. Lovin' it. 100%. Nope, I'm not running on any kind of adrenaline.
I'm also excited. I think I might have found my next topic for class. I'm looking into the Neuroscience of Touch and how that relates to parents and their children. I'm looking forward to it. I don't know if it'll pan out, but I'll be better for the knowing. I found a list of 10 books that I want. Now we all know I'm not about to read 10 books. I'll check them out again in a few days and try to narrow it down to 2 or 3. I'm so excited, I can hardly stand it. As much as I wish I had known this stuff 17 years ago...I'm stoked I'm learning it now. It's never too late. As usual, I bet you're all gonna be subject to info flow. Or not. Who knows. Life is so unpredictable.
{{HUGS}}
First of all, Daytona 500 baby! I thought I was done following racing. WRONG. Very WRONG. I'm back and loving it. I've let go of having a favorite driver, and have gone with several that I like. What fun. Okay, the track tearing up, not cool. Waiting almost 3 hours collectively for paving....eh. However, I got some mojo up and did some work. Yes, you read that right, work. I unloaded 2 baskets of laundry. (I'm talking HEAPING baskets) I've done a load of laundry and dusted. I also wrote my last journal for class and submitted it.
I ALSO GOT MY KNITTING GROOVE ON!!! YEAH, BABY!!!!!
Meet my Olympic Challenge Socks.....Perle Socks by Nicole Masson (yup, linked to the Ravely pattern page). I'm calling them Spring Rain. Now, I've started a lot of projects that I've frogged or are lost in the UFO pile......but we'll see. I'm pretty happy so far. Time will tell. I don't have long to find out, as you know.....the Olympics only last so long.
Now I'm watching the Olympics (running in here during the commercials to type)........it's the men's mogel skiing event with the two jumps. Lovin' it. 100%. Nope, I'm not running on any kind of adrenaline.
I'm also excited. I think I might have found my next topic for class. I'm looking into the Neuroscience of Touch and how that relates to parents and their children. I'm looking forward to it. I don't know if it'll pan out, but I'll be better for the knowing. I found a list of 10 books that I want. Now we all know I'm not about to read 10 books. I'll check them out again in a few days and try to narrow it down to 2 or 3. I'm so excited, I can hardly stand it. As much as I wish I had known this stuff 17 years ago...I'm stoked I'm learning it now. It's never too late. As usual, I bet you're all gonna be subject to info flow. Or not. Who knows. Life is so unpredictable.
{{HUGS}}
Friday, February 12, 2010
It's Friday
and I've managed to accomplish very little this week. Ugh. Too bad I don't feel well rested, relaxed and ready to kick some ass, huh? Oh well. Can't win them all. It's a week down in February. That is success.
I just went to pay bills online....did all the math, entered all the numbers, clicked PAY....and it told me bill pay was down. that would have been nice to know BEFORE hand. Looks like I'll be doing that again.
My dad's foot seems to be recovering nicely. I bet that makes him even happier than it does me. I like to hear those kinds of reports.
You know, I'm sitting here with a long list of stuff to do. Maybe if I go put in a movie, I'll get motivated. It happens...sometimes!
later
I just went to pay bills online....did all the math, entered all the numbers, clicked PAY....and it told me bill pay was down. that would have been nice to know BEFORE hand. Looks like I'll be doing that again.
My dad's foot seems to be recovering nicely. I bet that makes him even happier than it does me. I like to hear those kinds of reports.
You know, I'm sitting here with a long list of stuff to do. Maybe if I go put in a movie, I'll get motivated. It happens...sometimes!
later
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Exhausted
That's my word for the day.
I'm tired. Just bone deep tired. I have been for awhile. You know, physical activity makes me tired, studying makes me tired, and strong emotions make me tired. You know what that means? I'M tired! LOL
Class has been rescheduled for Monday night. Of course, that means that I seem to think I don't need to work on my final paper until next week, giving myself only one week to write it instead of two. Yep, not smart. I'm thinking about approaching this one differently. I'm thinking about using our white board used for "mom we need....list" (since it's blank anyway because we need too many things and nobody cares anymore) I think I'm going to put up the main topic and when an idea hits, putting it up there. I don't know if it's going to work, but it'd be different than pen and paper or fingers and the keyboard. I'm ready to try something different.
I also ordered my book for class. Naturally everything else in the shipment has been sent, and the book is pending. NEVER fails! I hope it doesn't take too long.
Okay, for the next several weeks, I need to do a lot of soul searching and self improvement activities. Don't want to read about it? No feelings hurt here. However, if you do, be forewarned. Also, if you have something that you see I need to work on, please comment. Even if you do it anonymously, I would totally appreciate it. I find it hard to see myself objectively. I've been fairly open on here. If you see something, please point it out. You'll only be helping me. Thank you.
And on that note, I need to get to bed. Hopefully, I can sleep. That's what I really need. Rest. Restful rest. You know, the kind where you wake up and are ready to tackle the universe. I need that, badly. Please help me from getting side tracked as well. This is more important than you'll ever know.
thank you
love
me
I'm tired. Just bone deep tired. I have been for awhile. You know, physical activity makes me tired, studying makes me tired, and strong emotions make me tired. You know what that means? I'M tired! LOL
Class has been rescheduled for Monday night. Of course, that means that I seem to think I don't need to work on my final paper until next week, giving myself only one week to write it instead of two. Yep, not smart. I'm thinking about approaching this one differently. I'm thinking about using our white board used for "mom we need....list" (since it's blank anyway because we need too many things and nobody cares anymore) I think I'm going to put up the main topic and when an idea hits, putting it up there. I don't know if it's going to work, but it'd be different than pen and paper or fingers and the keyboard. I'm ready to try something different.
I also ordered my book for class. Naturally everything else in the shipment has been sent, and the book is pending. NEVER fails! I hope it doesn't take too long.
Okay, for the next several weeks, I need to do a lot of soul searching and self improvement activities. Don't want to read about it? No feelings hurt here. However, if you do, be forewarned. Also, if you have something that you see I need to work on, please comment. Even if you do it anonymously, I would totally appreciate it. I find it hard to see myself objectively. I've been fairly open on here. If you see something, please point it out. You'll only be helping me. Thank you.
And on that note, I need to get to bed. Hopefully, I can sleep. That's what I really need. Rest. Restful rest. You know, the kind where you wake up and are ready to tackle the universe. I need that, badly. Please help me from getting side tracked as well. This is more important than you'll ever know.
thank you
love
me
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Even I don't know what I'm going to say
besides that I have CABIN FEVER!!!!!!!!! I have two appts tomorrow so getting out is looking like a sure thing. I hope the bump at the end of the driveway is lower than my car clearance. Am I aware that I can control that? Yes, I am. Willing? Not so much. I'm donedonedonedonedone with the snowblower, and I haven't even had to use it this go-round. Thanks fam. Hey. As a short person, I'd just like to rant here for a moment. Do you tall people have ANY IDEA what kind of lack of leverage us short people have on this stuff. i'm supposed to control this beast whose handles are about ohhhhhhhh, let's be kind.....chest high. I'm not talking lower chest people. Good grief!!!!! Nothing like trying to blow snow with your elbows up at your ears.
Wait, wait, wait. I get it. It's tall people's revenge on us small car drivers and the steering wheel/knees in the dashboard, isn't it. Instead of going with some snowblower made by some Nordic Giant, maybe I should find one made by shorter statured folks, ya think???? Everything has a solution........
Today was a day at home with the girls again. it's nice seeing them and all but GO BACK TO SCHOOL. Momma needs her TIME. To do what? Who cares!!! LOL. Ahhh, I love you guys and you know it. I'm just a better parent when we spend some time apart. That's all.
Shit. I just realized I didn't hit the fiber again today. Maybe tomorrow. Thursday I'm meeting up and knitting with someone at the coffee shop. Yay!!
I do not have a single goal for the week. Okay, i need to draw breath. I'm feeling kinda beat up from the insanity of the past several weeks. I'm thinking catching my breath would be wise. Productivity around the house would be better, but I've GOT to get my head back on straight. It's only about 37 degrees off straight at the moment, so things are looking up.
Aie, Aie, Aie. Olympics soon. Knitting goals. NOT GOING TO BE MET. I like lofty goals, but I hate missing them. All is well. It must be, or I'm going to have to beat it into submission. Wanna help?
You know, I've often wondered if having a punching bag would have been a good thing while raising kids. We even have a frame/hanger thingie downstairs from the previous owner. However, it's in the deep, dark, nasty bowels of our basement...so I can PROMISE you it'd get NO attention. However, having something to kick around once and awhile would be nice. No, that is NOT why I have cats.
How many of my fiber friends are participating in some form of the knitting olympics? I'm on team Minnesota (duh) and some hopelessly overcommitted ufo group, and probably some other. Who knows what all I clicked the first part of January. I sure don't. I have a pair of socks for the SKA group I'd like to finish (and a zillion other things), the afghans to going for Maggie, and I do believe I signed up to make a beaded pair of socks. I have some lovely teal yarn and some great silver beads I'd love to make into a pair of socks. Hopelessly overcommitted. Yep, that's me. Who knows. Maybe some super speedy knitting fairy dust will fall upon my fingers. What I think I've been hit with is the never shut up, type all day and all night for no productive reason what so ever dust. Anybody want some? I bet there's extra floating all around here....and I just can't see it!
Crap. I'm too wide awake again. I really have to stop the 7-8pm nap on the chair. I just CANNOT keep my eyes open during that time. Insanity, I tell you. I'm going to make for one hell of a bad roommate when I get stuck in a nursing home! Bah!!!! Fellow insominacs...........let's PLAN NOW to room together. Hell would be having a roomie who woke up when I was falling asleep! BAH!!!!!
Whatever you do today, do it like you love it.
Why not? I'm sick of doing stuff like I hate it. Shelly's new approach # 589,548,752,157,351. One of these days, I might even find one that works *grin*
{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}
Wait, wait, wait. I get it. It's tall people's revenge on us small car drivers and the steering wheel/knees in the dashboard, isn't it. Instead of going with some snowblower made by some Nordic Giant, maybe I should find one made by shorter statured folks, ya think???? Everything has a solution........
Today was a day at home with the girls again. it's nice seeing them and all but GO BACK TO SCHOOL.
Shit. I just realized I didn't hit the fiber again today. Maybe tomorrow. Thursday I'm meeting up and knitting with someone at the coffee shop. Yay!!
I do not have a single goal for the week. Okay, i need to draw breath. I'm feeling kinda beat up from the insanity of the past several weeks. I'm thinking catching my breath would be wise. Productivity around the house would be better, but I've GOT to get my head back on straight. It's only about 37 degrees off straight at the moment, so things are looking up.
Aie, Aie, Aie. Olympics soon. Knitting goals. NOT GOING TO BE MET.
You know, I've often wondered if having a punching bag would have been a good thing while raising kids. We even have a frame/hanger thingie downstairs from the previous owner. However, it's in the deep, dark, nasty bowels of our basement...so I can PROMISE you it'd get NO attention. However, having something to kick around once and awhile would be nice. No, that is NOT why I have cats.
How many of my fiber friends are participating in some form of the knitting olympics? I'm on team Minnesota (duh) and some hopelessly overcommitted ufo group, and probably some other. Who knows what all I clicked the first part of January. I sure don't. I have a pair of socks for the SKA group I'd like to finish (and a zillion other things), the afghans to going for Maggie, and I do believe I signed up to make a beaded pair of socks. I have some lovely teal yarn and some great silver beads I'd love to make into a pair of socks. Hopelessly overcommitted. Yep, that's me. Who knows. Maybe some super speedy knitting fairy dust will fall upon my fingers. What I think I've been hit with is the never shut up, type all day and all night for no productive reason what so ever dust. Anybody want some? I bet there's extra floating all around here....and I just can't see it!
Crap. I'm too wide awake again. I really have to stop the 7-8pm nap on the chair. I just CANNOT keep my eyes open during that time. Insanity, I tell you. I'm going to make for one hell of a bad roommate when I get stuck in a nursing home! Bah!!!! Fellow insominacs...........let's PLAN NOW to room together. Hell would be having a roomie who woke up when I was falling asleep! BAH!!!!!
Whatever you do today, do it like you love it.
Why not? I'm sick of doing stuff like I hate it. Shelly's new approach # 589,548,752,157,351. One of these days, I might even find one that works *grin*
{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}
Monday, February 8, 2010
Yep, Hell has frozen over
NO SCHOOL TONIGHT!!!!!!
Can you believe it? Me neither. Am I thankful....HELL YEAH!!!!!!! Not driving there and back is a relief of GINORMOUS proportions.
Now, what to do today? Good question! Currently, I'm sitting here in front of the computer trying to change modes. I was 100% in the figuring out how to do this/when to leave/blah blah blah.......
Alright! If I run into a sudden burst of energy (STOP LAUGHING) then I'll look at cleaning. As soon as I talk my butt off this computer, it's FIBER THERAPY TIME!!!! Whooo hooooo......CSI rereuns and yarn. This day is looking pretty GOOD to me!
Yep, this is update number three, but I don't want to keep posting new blogs. I'm just sitting here thinking that I really need to learn now to be less sensitive. Any ideas on how to do that? Yeah, me neither, or I would have already fixed it!!!
I'm having a good day, though. I have finally been able to relax into yarn and movies for the first time in weeks. I knew I needed it, I knew I missed it, but I just couldn't sit there long enough to do it (and if I could sit long enough, I was fast asleep) Tonight is roasting hotdogs and marshmallows in the fireplace night. Fun times!
Stay safe!
MUAH!
Can you believe it? Me neither. Am I thankful....HELL YEAH!!!!!!! Not driving there and back is a relief of GINORMOUS proportions.
Now, what to do today? Good question! Currently, I'm sitting here in front of the computer trying to change modes. I was 100% in the figuring out how to do this/when to leave/blah blah blah.......
Alright! If I run into a sudden burst of energy (STOP LAUGHING) then I'll look at cleaning. As soon as I talk my butt off this computer, it's FIBER THERAPY TIME!!!! Whooo hooooo......CSI rereuns and yarn. This day is looking pretty GOOD to me!
Yep, this is update number three, but I don't want to keep posting new blogs. I'm just sitting here thinking that I really need to learn now to be less sensitive. Any ideas on how to do that? Yeah, me neither, or I would have already fixed it!!!
I'm having a good day, though. I have finally been able to relax into yarn and movies for the first time in weeks. I knew I needed it, I knew I missed it, but I just couldn't sit there long enough to do it (and if I could sit long enough, I was fast asleep) Tonight is roasting hotdogs and marshmallows in the fireplace night. Fun times!
Stay safe!
MUAH!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Stress Time!!!
Cheers went up from this little corner of Minnesota tonight. I finished my presentation. :). I even had a few hours to spare. What's up with THAT? UNLIKE me! LOL. However, the weather for tomorrow looks absolutely horrendous. Lovely. C'est la vie! I'm taking the Envoy up to class tomorrow. All wheel drive is a nice feature to have. I also have a room booked less than a mile from class (okay, maybe less than 2 miles) in case it gets as awful as it's supposed to. I'm packing my bathing suit. It has a pool, but more importantly....a HOT TUB. I just might have to buy a bottle of wine or something to celebrate the end of this class session. Yeah, I know I won't but I like the visual at this moment.
Then there is the superbowl. I was rooting for the Colts, I've loved Payton Manning forever. However, I DO like Chase Daniel, formerly of Missouri...who I spied on the Saint's sideline tonight. Therefore, all is good in my world. Now, don't be telling anybody I like a former tiger athlete, it would spoil my WHOLE image.
What was your favorite commercial? 100% mine was the boost shuffle. Why? JIM McMAHON. That guy is crazy, always has been, always will be, and will NEVER cease to amuse me. Reminds me of happy times. I like to go to happy times occasionally. Yes, I had to watch the whole video online....then the 1985 version....back to all the clips from today's video. Hopeless......but I am what I am. HAPPY!!!! It's the simple things. It really is.
Hey!!!! Got a quote from my friend, Mary. "Blessed are those who are flexible for they will never get bent out of shape" LOVE IT!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!! I wonder if I'm like a reed, soak it long enough in water, and become as pliable as necessary. Maybe that's what I'm doing wrong. Showers are too short. Note to self: stick in water for an extended period of time and SEE IF IT HELPS. Somehow, I don't think the pruney look is what I'm aiming for. WTH.
I slept on the couch last night. I'm not sure what wisdom led me to THAT bad decision. My back aches. Smart, Shel, really smart. SO, I will be adding in tylenol in a bit AND going to bed upstairs tonight. Maybe. LOL. Shit. That reminds me, WHERE DID I LEAVE MY IPOD. That beast really needs a clapper. (as does my cell, my car keys and my remotes) Have you noticed a trend? Yep, me too. Totally. Am I going to change? HELL NO!!! Being organized would be too confusing.
I suppose I'm off to bed. Tomorrow isn't going to be any better if I'm sleep deprived. Ya THINK? I KNOW :D
~love ya~
the crazy one
Then there is the superbowl. I was rooting for the Colts, I've loved Payton Manning forever. However, I DO like Chase Daniel, formerly of Missouri...who I spied on the Saint's sideline tonight. Therefore, all is good in my world. Now, don't be telling anybody I like a former tiger athlete, it would spoil my WHOLE image.
What was your favorite commercial? 100% mine was the boost shuffle. Why? JIM McMAHON. That guy is crazy, always has been, always will be, and will NEVER cease to amuse me. Reminds me of happy times. I like to go to happy times occasionally. Yes, I had to watch the whole video online....then the 1985 version....back to all the clips from today's video. Hopeless......but I am what I am. HAPPY!!!! It's the simple things. It really is.
Hey!!!! Got a quote from my friend, Mary. "Blessed are those who are flexible for they will never get bent out of shape" LOVE IT!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!! I wonder if I'm like a reed, soak it long enough in water, and become as pliable as necessary. Maybe that's what I'm doing wrong. Showers are too short. Note to self: stick in water for an extended period of time and SEE IF IT HELPS. Somehow, I don't think the pruney look is what I'm aiming for. WTH.
I slept on the couch last night. I'm not sure what wisdom led me to THAT bad decision. My back aches. Smart, Shel, really smart. SO, I will be adding in tylenol in a bit AND going to bed upstairs tonight. Maybe. LOL. Shit. That reminds me, WHERE DID I LEAVE MY IPOD. That beast really needs a clapper. (as does my cell, my car keys and my remotes) Have you noticed a trend? Yep, me too. Totally. Am I going to change? HELL NO!!! Being organized would be too confusing.
I suppose I'm off to bed. Tomorrow isn't going to be any better if I'm sleep deprived. Ya THINK? I KNOW :D
~love ya~
the crazy one
Saturday, February 6, 2010
One down, one to go
We did our group presentation first thing this morning. I don't know how it went, but the key is that it WENT. I'll tell you sitting through 7ish more hours of presentations is NOT what I need to do with my life. I am not a sit and listener. I can sit and interact, I can listen for awhile, but I cannot sit and absorb for that long. PAINFUL!! Now, that being said, there were a lot of wonderful presentations today. It's ME that's the problem.
I give my last one Monday night. Naturally a buttload of snow is predicted. WHY!!!!!!! This is going to make things interesting. I should have been ready and gone today. Eh. What is that about hindsight being 20-20? Oh well. Tomorrow I must work on that 5 page outline. You know it really isn't going to be nearly the deal I've assigned to it. Anticipation often makes stuff seem worse than it really is....but I must be able to THINK to do this. I'm in a severe think drought!
Not much else is going on here. I came home, ate, and fell asleep. I was thankful to come home to dinner. I was hungry and in NO MOOD to do anything about it. Tomorrow it's my turn. Junk Food Superbowl Sunday. Maalox, anyone?
I guess I'm getting the new facebook upgrade or something as my account is the only one in the house that is "down for maintenance" YaY! (not) Oh, so what's a girl to do?
Can I moan more about missing tv and movies? Nah, been there, kicked the dead dog's ghost to kingdom come.
Moan about not being able to focus on knitting or crocheting? Nah, see above.
Needlessly babble to myself and wonder if anyone is going to comment? Hellooooooooooo Shelly, what do you think you've *BEEN* doing.
Bummer.
I wonder what that leaves..........
off to go find out.
I give my last one Monday night. Naturally a buttload of snow is predicted. WHY!!!!!!! This is going to make things interesting. I should have been ready and gone today. Eh. What is that about hindsight being 20-20? Oh well. Tomorrow I must work on that 5 page outline. You know it really isn't going to be nearly the deal I've assigned to it. Anticipation often makes stuff seem worse than it really is....but I must be able to THINK to do this. I'm in a severe think drought!
Not much else is going on here. I came home, ate, and fell asleep. I was thankful to come home to dinner. I was hungry and in NO MOOD to do anything about it. Tomorrow it's my turn. Junk Food Superbowl Sunday. Maalox, anyone?
I guess I'm getting the new facebook upgrade or something as my account is the only one in the house that is "down for maintenance" YaY! (not) Oh, so what's a girl to do?
Can I moan more about missing tv and movies? Nah, been there, kicked the dead dog's ghost to kingdom come.
Moan about not being able to focus on knitting or crocheting? Nah, see above.
Needlessly babble to myself and wonder if anyone is going to comment? Hellooooooooooo Shelly, what do you think you've *BEEN* doing.
Bummer.
I wonder what that leaves..........
off to go find out.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Ever feel like you're never going to get it right?
Yep, me too.
I'm thinking I shouldn't have posted that long list about changing your brain on Monday. My brain is in full tilt revolt!!! :).
I've made a little progress on my presentation stuff (that I am very tired of at the moment)......I finally realized why I hated it today. I was talking about straight stats. That NEVER makes me happy. So, I brought in more information that I found interesting today. I read the outline to Dee. She likes it. Too bad she's not doing my grading!!!! She did have some good input on what was interesting and what was just plain boring. She also told me to relax about the number of slides. "it's not the NUMBER that counts, mom...it's what's IN there" Thank you for the dose of reality. She's right. SO....that's it.
Honestly, I want to blog, but I can't. My brain is stuck. I'm not really thrilled with where it's stuck either. It's like that annoying scratch on a record from years go by. Remember how it NEVER skipped into a *good* rut? Do NOT miss that at all!!! I do miss the sound of the needle on the record right before it played.....it was the anticipation!!!!!
My question of the day is "When is enough, enough?"
Yeah, trickier than it reads, isn't it?
Sweet dreams
I'm thinking I shouldn't have posted that long list about changing your brain on Monday. My brain is in full tilt revolt!!! :).
I've made a little progress on my presentation stuff (that I am very tired of at the moment)......I finally realized why I hated it today. I was talking about straight stats. That NEVER makes me happy. So, I brought in more information that I found interesting today. I read the outline to Dee. She likes it. Too bad she's not doing my grading!!!! She did have some good input on what was interesting and what was just plain boring. She also told me to relax about the number of slides. "it's not the NUMBER that counts, mom...it's what's IN there" Thank you for the dose of reality. She's right. SO....that's it.
Honestly, I want to blog, but I can't. My brain is stuck. I'm not really thrilled with where it's stuck either. It's like that annoying scratch on a record from years go by. Remember how it NEVER skipped into a *good* rut? Do NOT miss that at all!!! I do miss the sound of the needle on the record right before it played.....it was the anticipation!!!!!
My question of the day is "When is enough, enough?"
Yeah, trickier than it reads, isn't it?
Sweet dreams
Monday, February 1, 2010
What a RIDE!!!!!
Slippery on the way in, slippery on the way home....but I made it there and back without incident so ALL IS GOOD.
Once again, it's time for Monday night download (or Tuesday morning, depending on your time zone! It's 11:58 here, I'm pushing the Monday envelope.)
I had ANOTHER great class tonight. As stands to reason, there's a lot that can be covered in 3.5 hours. One topic caught my attention in particular. Did you know you can stop your brain from aging so quickly? No longer is it found that we only get so many brain cells when we are born, we regenerate them our whole life....but they die off at an alarmingly fast rate. To decrease aging, there's several things we can do. SWEET!!!!
Check out Daniel Amen (prounced long A m short i n). This guy knows his shit!!!!!
Here's a quick keep your brain alive checklist:
avoid brain injuries
watch your alcohol intake
no smoking
avoid toxic fumes
exercise - 30 min 3 to 5 times a week
daily multi vitamin
fish oil supplement
WATER - drink up!!!
6+ hrs of sleep a night
no more than 1-2 cups of caffeine daily
meditation
brain healthy foods:
blueberries
avocados
broccoli
green tea (decaf is best)
oatmeal
oranges
red bell peppers
salmon
spinach
tuna
turkey
walnuts
Keeping your brain healthy and happy also helps with your mood. Well, DUH. It's amazing how we forget the small stuff. We did part of his relaxation cd tonight in class. Life is GOOD!!!!!!
Now that I got all amped up, I have to get unamped so I can get my 6+ of sleep tonight. I've got an assload of work to do. Now maybe I'll remember some of these tools so I can stay FOCUSED AND ALERT this week. Wouldn't that be the shock felt around the world?
MUAH!!!
Once again, it's time for Monday night download (or Tuesday morning, depending on your time zone! It's 11:58 here, I'm pushing the Monday envelope.)
I had ANOTHER great class tonight. As stands to reason, there's a lot that can be covered in 3.5 hours. One topic caught my attention in particular. Did you know you can stop your brain from aging so quickly? No longer is it found that we only get so many brain cells when we are born, we regenerate them our whole life....but they die off at an alarmingly fast rate. To decrease aging, there's several things we can do. SWEET!!!!
Check out Daniel Amen (prounced long A m short i n). This guy knows his shit!!!!!
Here's a quick keep your brain alive checklist:
avoid brain injuries
watch your alcohol intake
no smoking
avoid toxic fumes
exercise - 30 min 3 to 5 times a week
daily multi vitamin
fish oil supplement
WATER - drink up!!!
6+ hrs of sleep a night
no more than 1-2 cups of caffeine daily
meditation
brain healthy foods:
blueberries
avocados
broccoli
green tea (decaf is best)
oatmeal
oranges
red bell peppers
salmon
spinach
tuna
turkey
walnuts
Keeping your brain healthy and happy also helps with your mood. Well, DUH. It's amazing how we forget the small stuff.
Now that I got all amped up, I have to get unamped so I can get my 6+ of sleep tonight. I've got an assload of work to do. Now maybe I'll remember some of these tools so I can stay FOCUSED AND ALERT this week. Wouldn't that be the shock felt around the world?
MUAH!!!
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