Through The Tulips Words of 'Wiz'dom

May 7, 2010

I Thought I Saw

Filed under: Health/ Fitness,Life,Life's Little Hiccups,Shop til ya Drop — gardener @ 11:32 am

A few days ago I was looking in the mirror and I thought I saw a wrinkle! Yes, yes, I know how terribly vain of me not to want wrinkles, but I figure at the young age of 42, I really shouldn’t be getting them, especially since I don’t spend much time out in the sunshine and I lead a pretty healthy lifestyle.

Upon closer inspection I guess you could say it was more of a forehead wrinkle that we all get, but I still couldn’t help thinking about wrinkle cream reviews and wondering if there are any out there that would be beneficial, provided I should need them in the near future. Mom is 20 years older than I without a wrinkle in sight, so I’m hoping that I’ll take after her and not need them for a long time to come. I’d like to be prepared though, just in case.

May 5, 2010

Gettin’ Away

Filed under: Baby JJ,Holidays,Life,Travel — gardener @ 4:29 am

It looks like Marcel and I are finally going to take that little vacation that we’ve been talking about doing for months now. Even though we have our vacation for this winter booked and ready to go, I have been itching to ‘get out of dodge’ for a while and just relax.

If all goes according to plan (we’ll know this coming week), then we’ll be heading away the weekend after Mother’s Day for a long weekend (Friday-Monday). I’ve found the location of where we’ll be staying and we’ll be taking JJ with us. We went back and forth on the idea for a while, since it will mean taking him literally everywhere we go, because I don’t think it’s fair to him to leave him alone (even in his crate) in a unfamiliar place, but ultimately I knew it would be fun for him.

I also realized that while we would be away that we would be passing close to the town where JJ’s breeder lives and since it’s time for him to have his seasonal ‘plucking’ and grooming session, I’d love to make an appointment and have her do it. Her prices are much cheaper than the lady we were going to use in the area, and since we wouldn’t be going out of our way to drive there, we’d actually be saving money by doing so.

That’s our plan at the moment, and I’m so ready to get away. I’ll have my mother in law check in on Mister, although he’ll be fine because I’ll make sure he has enough food and fresh water to keep him for a few days. I know he gets lonely though. I’m excited about this little get away, and since I’ve been saving change for months now, we have enough saved that it should pay for the entire weekend getsaway, provided we don’t buy anything extravagant. I’m excited and soo ready!

May 2, 2010

Making the Most of Each Day

Filed under: Food for Thought,Life,Things I Love,Travel — gardener @ 1:49 am

It seems as though the days have been flying by at warp speed lately. I actually thought that the time I had off this past week would somehow allow me more time in the day since I wasn’t working, and in reality it did give me those hours, but I packed them full with many other things, such as spending days with friends and with Marcel.

I’ve also been spending more time outside with JJ, because the weather was too fabulous to keep me indoors for long. I have to admit that I haven’t spent much time on the elliptical, but what I have lost on the elliptical, I’ve made up for with walking and a little jogging.

Marcel and I are also planning a weekend away, and I’ve been looking at various locations. I think I’ve found where I’d like to go, which will put us close to several places that I’d like to see, plus it will be great for taking walks with JJ, who I think we’ll take along with us.

I realized as I was typing this that today is May 2nd, and the anniversary of my grandma’s death. I still miss her to this day. I love the ‘wiz’dom that comes with getting older, but what I don’t care for is losing those we love. I know she would be proud of me though- in fact, I believe both grandma’s would.

April 25, 2010

Tip Toe ‘Through The Tulips’

Filed under: Life,photography — gardener @ 9:51 am

   Marcel and I went out last week in search of the ‘tulips’ but they were barely blooming at the time.   With all the sunshine and fabulous weather we’ve had this week, I knew it wouldn’t be long before they were in full bloom so we decided to head out for a little while today to see what we could find.

Even though they aren’t in full bloom yet and we saw a couple of fields that weren’t quite in bloom, given a few more days (and a little rain), and they’ll be at their peak.  I’d venture to say that by the middle to end of next week, they’ll be at full peak.   

This morning I just took along my small camera since the skies weren’t great and the time of day wasn’ t the best for lighting, but I’ll be going out again sometime this week to see what I can come up with.     I’ll be sure to share- and in the meantime-  take some time this week to smell the flowers- tulips or not.

April 22, 2010

Desere and Olive Sized Stones

Filed under: Health/ Fitness,Life — gardener @ 9:40 am

Marcel and I are headed back to the hospital to see Desere for what I hope will be the last time at the hospital. She had her surgery today and is doing well. When they removed her gall bladder they also found 6 olive size stones. Can you imagine? That’s huge, and I can’t even begin to fathom the pain she’s been in. Oddly, hearing that they were the size of olives suddenly made me look at olives in a different light. They don’t seem so appealing, at least not at the moment.

So much going on here- and I have a lot to talk about, but that will come. Right now, time to get to the hospital.

April 19, 2010

New Look

Filed under: Life,Techy — gardener @ 11:46 am

Welllll I finally took the plunge and changed the look here- I like it, reminds me of Spring and even though it isn’t something I designed myself, I’m thankful to the person who did design it- whomever you may be.

Soo What do y’all think??

Lightbulb Moments

Filed under: Food for Thought,Health/ Fitness,Life — gardener @ 8:57 am

Yesterday I started reading this book called Women, Food and God and even though I’m only on chapter 2, I’ve really been able to see myself in so many of the points that have already been made.

I think about all the things I’ve learned, and about the precentages of the people who gain the weight back after losing significant amounts. I think about all the things that I’ve held back from because of my weight, or because I allowed my weight to be a crutch and a reason to doubt myself. It obviously wasn’t about the weight- but so much more. I’ve known that for a long time, but it’s interesting to see things from yet another perspective- and to see a lightbulb go off in my head.

I’ve got a lot to learn, but I am enjoying the journey- even on the days that I can’t run the marathon, but instead have to walk- the important thing is that you continue to move forward, regardless of the pace.

That forward movement isn’t until this date- or that date- it’s LIFE, and as long as I’m LIVING (REALLY LIVING) then I should be moving forward, even if it means taking baby steps, or sometimes taking one step forward after taking two back. Just move– stop living in the past– and live NOW!!

April 14, 2010

Allergy Woes

Filed under: Life — gardener @ 2:41 am

I put some makeup on yesterday for the first time in a while and headed out for the day. Unfortunately, I also forgot to take my allergy medication. When I got home, I got busy with something else and it was actually several hours later before I remembered to take my medication and several hours after that before I took off my makeup. When I did, it felt like I was rubbing sandpaper on my face.

I’ve had this little allergy issue before, so I know it will go away, but this morning, my face is puffy, itchy and red. It has been worse than it is now, but I have to say, it couldn’t have come at a worse time with Friday being the gala for Marcel’s 25 years at the company. I just hope some of the redness is gone by then, and if not, at least I can cover most of it with make up and I’ll have a ‘rosy’ glow.

I told Marcel this morning that it looks like I’m going to have to switch back to Clinque make up. I wore it years ago and it looks like my skin is getting more and more sensitive by the second. It’s definitely worth a try. Bet I don’t forget that allergy medication again.

April 12, 2010

Almost Finished

Filed under: Life,Shop til ya Drop — gardener @ 12:33 pm

Marcel and I have spent the last couple of days working on our new terrace design and it looks like it may be finished tomorrow. I’ll be gone in the morning, but he’s got plans to take care of a few things, and once they are done we can finally put out the new outdoor cushions, the candles and the other cute things I bought to complete the look. This weekend I found some adorable fabric that I have to wash, then hem so I can use them as table cloths. It’s going to be a wonderful space when it’s finished and I can’t wait.

April 11, 2010

Lazy Sunday’s

Filed under: Life — gardener @ 6:55 am

I guess today has been what most people would consider a lazy Sunday.  Thanks  to Marcel going out with the dog this morning, I was able to sleep later than I have in a long time, plus spend the morning relaxing and catching up on a few little things around here.    In addition, I have been able to get my Bible Study lesson done for this week’s Bible study that’s held on Tuesday (we’re studying Daniel and I’m loving it), plus catch up on several emails with friends.

The sun has decided to play hide-n-seek today and in spite of much searching, he’s been unwilling to come out and play.   Even though it’s a little chilly out there, I think I may actually get out of my PJ’s (yes, I’ve been in them all day) and go outside and sort through some of the things that need to be kept or ditched for our terrace project.    Everything is coming together nicely, and Marcel has been sweet enough to offer to do the ‘dirty work’ (cleaning) this week while I’m working.  

Once we have all that done, I’m going to be planting some new flowers, plus a few new herbs for the herb garden.   I noticed that the celery leaves and the mint are already starting to come up, so there won’t be a need to replant those.

Marcel will go to his mom’s for Sunday dinner, and since I no longer go to his moms because of my cigarette allergies, I’ll be staying home and enjoying the silence.  It truly is a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

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