Through The Tulips Words of 'Wiz'dom

February 17, 2010

Spring Cometh

Filed under: Life,Seasons — gardener @ 11:26 am

This morning I realized a couple of things. One is that it is getting daylight earlier than it was, which means that it’s also getting darker later. The days are getting longer, and that’s a sure sign that spring is on the way.

I also was thrilled to wake up and look out the window and see something other than grey skies. I saw blue, and sunshine. It was an instant mood lifter and actually made me want to get out of bed instead of lounging.

I sleep with the curtains open because I like to see outside when I’m lying in bed. The window covers one wall, and it’s beautiful on clear evenings to watch the stars, and also on nights when it’s storming to watch the lightening and hear the rain pelt against the window pane.

I have a lot on my mind this evening. After receiving the news that someone I knew a long time ago passed away last night, I’m feeling a great sadness for those left behind. I know she’s in a better place but it doesn’t make it any easier for those who loved her.

Life is so fragile. Make each and every moment count.

February 13, 2010

Ahhh Weekend, How I Love You

Filed under: Life — gardener @ 2:45 am

I am so happy that the weekend is here. It was a hectic week and I’m happy to have a weekend filled with down time that I can spend doing whatever I want. I actually have a few things that I want to get done around here, and I’m feeling very tired this morning. Of course, it’s my fault since I stayed up late talking to Samantha, and then watched the first episode of this seasons Survivor. I think I fell asleep not long after that and woke up with an infomercial on about how to prevent hair loss. I think that was somewhere around 4:30, so I knew it was time to stumble to bed and get some real sleep and not just doze on and off on the sofa. Woke up again at 6 when Marcel came home, and went back to sleep without much effort. I’m excited to see what the weekend brings.

February 12, 2010

Hormonal BreakOut

Filed under: Life — gardener @ 3:55 pm

Well, while I’m on a rambling kick, I may as well talk about this hormonal thing I’ve got going on. I think I mentioned a while back about how I thought I was going through the early stages of menapause, and even though I haven’t mentioned it much as of late, that’s still the case. Luckily for those around me the emotions don’t seem to be as bad, but my face breaks out so bad sometimes that I think I could use a acne solution. Right now is one of those times, and in two days Marcel and I are having dinner at one of Jamie Olivers restaurant for Valentine’s Day. I hope the make up will cover it- especially since I wanted to take a picture of the two of us together.

Does anyone else around my age have these break out issues?

Rambles on Aging

Filed under: Life — gardener @ 3:51 pm

I can tell that it has been a long few weeks for me, because now that I am actually having the extra time to sit and write, all I tend to do is ramble about this, that or the other. This week has been stressful in more than one way, and I’m happy to see that it has ended. I think the stress has taken a toll though, because after looking in the mirror tonight, I told Marcel I could use an anti aging product. He laughed and said if anyone doesn’t look their age it’s me, and while he could be right- lately I feel as though I’m starting to age. I know, it’s better than not having the opportunity to age at all, but I guess a part of me thought that I was timeless. Obviously I was wrong. A friend of mine says she fights aging with getting a chemical peel every now and then, but I just don’t think I can take that route. What about you?

February 11, 2010

I Need a Kick in the Pants

Filed under: Health/ Fitness,Inspiration,Life — gardener @ 6:22 am

I’m not sure why, but I’m still struggling to get myself back on the work out track. I’m doing really well with my eating, but I can’t seem to force myself to get on that elliptical. My intentions are good, and I keep telling myself to ‘just do it’, but then I find other things to busy myself with and I don’t do it.

I know that in order to get rid of this 40 pounds before we head home for the holidays that working out is going to have to be a part of the equation. I feel motivated, at least until I actually get ready to work out. I can’t really expect to be an example to anyone else if I’m not walking the walk. Anyone want to give me a kick in the pants?

February 5, 2010

Time Flies

Filed under: Health/ Fitness,Life — gardener @ 9:43 am

I can’t believe that it has been five days since I’ve last posted here. I would love to say that I’ve been having so much fun that I haven’t had time to write anything, but I would be lying. Truth is, I had a nasty little flu bug that got me down for a few days. I’m pretty sure it was one in the same that Marcel had about a week prior to me getting sick.

I am happy to report that it came and went pretty quickly, and even though I’m not at 100%, I’m feeling much, much better.

Marcel has the next few days off, and he’s promised to do a few things around here, such as have a peek at the kitchen faucet which has become loose and is driving me bonkers. He’s also planning to work on the garage flooring so that he can move forward with his plans to put a boxing bag in the garage in the next few months. He thinks it will help him vent his frustrations from time to time. Maybe he’s right.

January 31, 2010

Infected

Filed under: Health/ Fitness,Life — gardener @ 9:58 am

Well, it appears that my efforts to avoid Marcel at all costs so that I wouldn’t get sick have failed, since I’ve now been struggling with the same flu. I thought this morning for about half a second that I felt better, and since that moment my poor body has been spiraling down hill at a faster rate than I like to admit.

If this continues, I’ll be making my own little trip to the doc sometime this week, as I am actually running a fever, and Marcel was not. At least there is some consolation to feeling bad- yesterday I wanted to eat everything in sight, today I’m forcing myself to eat. I guess there’s a silver lining to every dark cloud.

Having the time to lounge also gave me the time to install Windows 7 on my laptop, something that up until today I haven’t made the time to do. Again, a silver lining, since so far, I actually like it, especially when I thought my email was gone, only to find that when I installed the email program on the MS site to find that all my mail appeared. Yay!!

Right now, I think it’s time for a bath, and then I’m going to attempt to eat a salad that I prepared myself, that’s just sitting there- waiting.

If you have a chance- say a little prayer for me that I feel better soon. I have much to do this week.

January 28, 2010

Let the Sun Shine In

Filed under: Life,Shop til ya Drop,Things I Love — gardener @ 6:46 am

With Marcel being sick and not wanting or feeling like getting out of the house, that has meant that unless I want to walk somewhere that my travels have come to a halt. I don’t mind, since the truth is, the weather hasn’t been very conducive to getting out and checking out any of the daily deals that can be found at some of our local stores. Now that the sun is shining though, I can’t help but be tempted to get out and see what I can find, but a whining doggie and a pot of soup that needs to be made await me instead.

I had some really fabulous soup at my friend Bobbi’s on Tuesday and I’m going to make it for Marcel and I tonight. It’s roasted bell pepper soup, and it’s some of the best soup I’ve ever eaten. I’ll share the recipe later. First, I’d better get outside with JJ before he has another accident.

One of Those Days

Filed under: In the Neighborhood,Life — gardener @ 6:41 am

Ever have one of those days when it seems like if something can go wrong, it will? I guess I’m having one of those since it seems like everything is going wrong today. I almost fell when I was outside with JJ, (luckily I didn’t) and about 20 minutes after I changed his bedding this morning, he decided he wanted to have a potty break on his clean blankets. He hasn’t done this in ages, and it had to happen then. I was frustrated to say the least.

I did notice when I was out walking with him a little earlier that there are some new steel buildings being built not too far from here. I didn’t see any signs, so I’m not sure what they’re going to be used for and of course I’m curious.

At least the sun is shining and streaming through the windows making everything toasty warm. I even turned out the heater. I’m basking in the glow as I type this, and soaking up every little bit of Vitamin D I can get.

January 24, 2010

Dreamin’

Filed under: Life,photography — gardener @ 7:36 am

blueskies This morning I woke up to find a blanket of snow on the ground. It started yesterday afternoon not long after we dropped off Danielle and Justin and continued into the evening. At first, it appeared as though it wasn’t going to stick, but by the time Desere came for coffee last night and left several hours later, it was clear that we were once again going to have a blanket of white.

I do love it, especially when the temps aren’t so frigid that I can actually get out and enjoy it. I made snowballs this morning and tossed them for J.J. to find. He loves to play with them, and when he gets tired of one, he’ll eat it, and then beg for another. It’s adorable, even if it does mean he’s less inclined to do his doggie business.

Even with the beauty that winter brings- the recent tulip sightings has me dreaming for slightlly warmer weather, tulips and sunshine.

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