There is so much going on in our household at the moment that lately I’m having to remind myself to keep breathing- It’s just busy busy with lots of fun activities and adventures in the making, but we’re also in the process of wanting to make some changes in our household. We have laminate floors throughout the bedrooms and when we bought it I liked the color but now I don’t. I’ve been looking at the BestLaminate.net laminate floor in hopes of finding something new- plus I’ve also been looking at new colors to paint our living room. There is a list of what we’d like to do since we made the decision to stay here and it looks like we’ll get them done one at a time, although I do find myself wishing I could wave a magic wand and have it all done at once.
July 8, 2011
July 1, 2011
Let’s Get this Party Started
First day of July and I’m ready to get this ‘birthday month’ party started! Looks like I’m going to start it with a bang… we’re headed out tonight to Hein’s birthday dinner celebration and tomorrow I’ll be seeing Pirates of the Caribbean with Bobbi. Sunday will be a day of rest for me and Monday- more fun and adventures.
I hearby designate July as a month of celebrations!
June 29, 2011
Gearing Up
I find it difficult to believe that we are two days away from the first of the month- July happens to be my favorite month (Next to December) and that’s because it’s the month I was born. I remember when I turned 40, I had this bright idea to eat cake almost every day- and well, needless to say that wasn’t a smart idea- It tasted good at the time, but it showed up on the scales for sure.
Now here I am getting close to turning the big ’44’ and I have decided to celebrate the entire month of July… I don’t know what I’ll do specifically other than the things I have planned with the people I love- but what I do know is that I’m going to enjoy every moment and surround myself with the best people.
I have much to look forward to- and quite honestly I’m feeling very blessed.
June 26, 2011
Busy as a Bee
That’s how I’ve felt the last days- busy as a little bee- flitting from flower to flower collecting pollen. I’m not exactly collecting pollen, but I have been collecting thoughts, ideas and information for something that could be in the works. It’s still too early to tell how things will play out- so until I know for sure if it will happen or not-I’ll just keep things under my hat.
In between that- I’ve been spending time with friends and enjoying the weather. It looks as though warmer days are ahead- at least for the next two days and I’m looking forward to enjoying them.
What have you been up to?
June 19, 2011
Oooh, so That’s the Problem
I rarely print things these days- but yesterday I did want to print something and for some reason the printer did NOT want to cooperate. I played around with it for a while and finally realized that I needed to update the scanner software on my computer and wouldn’t you know it- once I did, it worked like a charm. I don’t know why I didn’t think of it in the first place. Probably because I was over-thinking the situation, as I tend to do from time-to-time. I still want a wireless printer- but I guess until ours really bites the dust – there’s no point.
June 18, 2011
Rainy Days
I looked at the forecast last night and it showed rain in our city for the next week. Needless to say, I’m less than thrilled about this possibilty, since I have plans in the coming week that will involve outdoor activiites, but I’m sure I’ll figure out something if Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate.
I woke up to rain pelting against the window this morning and since I have this little stomach bug and have been so tired- I just turned over and went back to sleep. I have a feeling that I’ll be spending some time with my Kindle in the bed very shortly- My stomach seems to be feeling a little better- but I’m still trying to be careful with eating- just in case. The bright side is that it’s great for weight loss.
How are you spending your Saturday?
June 15, 2011
25 Years Have Come and Gone
Today I spent several hours watching the final three Oprah Winfrey Shows back-to-back. I knew better. Since I was tearing up at the thought of them- I should have known that watching them was going to lead me into a fit of the ugly-cries, more than once. I was overwhelmed with love and admiration, but also inspiration.
I feel like I’ve been on an all-night crying binge and it pretty much wiped me out emotionally, but yet I’ve been doing a lot of thinking. I’d been doing a lot beforehand, but this really got the grey matter to working overtime.
For a while now- I’ve strived to be the best person that I can be. Today I realized that it’s more than I thought it was. What ‘it’ is- I’m not yet sure, but I’ll keep you posted as I begin this new journey.
And for you Miss Winfrey- I thank you for 25 years of service, love and dedication.
June 8, 2011
Day Three
Day three of healthy eating and life changing health habits and I’m feeling great. Life is good! I feel better than I have in a long time- and I leave myself wondering why I ever got out of the habit in the first place and why I gave up on making healthy choices- After all- I owe it to my body and to me.
June 3, 2011
Oink-Oink
Lately- I have been doing some serious emotional eating- I know why- I can think about it, recognize why I’m doing it- but yet I think about it and reocognize it while eating cupcakes, chocolate or a plethora of other things that I shouldn’t be eating on a regular basis.
I am about to lose count of how many times I’ve wanted to ‘get back on track’ this year- and yet here I am- at the crossroads yet again. Its about choices- and it’s time I really start getting serious making better choices and getting back to the healthy lifestyle that makes me and my body the happiest.
Stay tuned-
Some may say I’ve failed- but one can not fail unless they give up- and that’s something I’ll never do.
June 1, 2011
Summer
I love summer. In fact, I guess you could say that I love ALL seasons for all that they bring to the table, but more and more I’m finding that summer is ranking amongst my favorite times of the year.
You may wonder why- As those Spring days are leaning towards Summer, I’ve found that the baby ducklings are coming into their own, and it won’t be long before they leave the nest and go about their own lives. It’s the process of nature- and something about watching them grow from a duckling into a full-grown duck makes me smile.
Picnics- I haven’t been on one in ages- unless you count us eating dinner outside on days like today- but when I see dinner ware like the one to your left- how can you NOT want to go on a picnic? In fact- I’d rather eat on them all summer long- they are just THAT cute- If only there was a Pier One just around the corner- I’d be highly tempted. Then again- there’s always online shopping. They would be really cute for my end of July tapas get together with some of my favorite people.
Fruit- Is there anything not to like about summer fruits? BBQ’s and well- the list goes on- Time at the beach, longer daylight hours and of course- my birthday. (Didn’t think I’d leave that out did you?)
So tell me- What are your favorite things about summer?