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September 26, 2009

What I Really Want

Filed under: Life — gardener @ 12:41 am

I have to admit that what I really want to be doing right now is sleeping, but I figured that since I was on the computer, I may as well actually log in and say a few words. Marcel is sleeping after working last night, and while I am considering going back to bed for a little mid-morning snooze, chances are I won’t be able to sleep, especially with the rumbling in my tummy and the steel-cut oats that are calling my name from the kitchen.

Did I mention that the 20 pounds of oats that mom and diddy sent me arrived two days ago? I was so excited. I actually took a photo on my iPhone, and I’ll post it here after I finish. Samantha said that it looked like a drug stash the way I had it all laid out, and it did somewhat, but I guess you could say that steel-cut oats are my ‘drug’ of choice. At least they’re good for me.

When Marcel gets up, we’ll make a quick trip to the Black Market to pick up some raw almonds and dried cranberries. I eat them both and have been out for a while, and truth is, I’ve felt a little lost without them, espcially the almonds, because I would always reach for them when I wanted a little something, but didn’t really want to eat anything major. 6 -10 almonds would always do the trick.

I’m feeling a little overwhelmed because I have several deadlines approaching and I want to make sure that i meet them all. I know I will, but just the fact that there are so many looming over my head, always tends to make me feel a little uneasy until I’m able to scratch them off the list. I’ll get there though, I always do.

The more I think about it, the better another hour in bed sounds to me. I’m going to try it, and if I can’t sleep, I can always get up again.

Happy Saturday!! What are YOU doing today?

September 25, 2009

She Asked.

Filed under: Life — gardener @ 1:54 pm

This morning my mother in law called and asked us if we would help her check into life insurance rates. We told her that we’d be happy to, and since the weekend has rolled around, Marcel has added it to his ‘to do’ list come first thing Monday morning. Well, first we have an appointment to have the bird poop which stained the clear coat of our new car buffed out, and then we’ll get the appointment made, and sometime in there we’ve got to buy groceries, AND I’ve got to work. Looks like it’s going to be a busy week.

Ode To Oats

Filed under: Life,Things I Love — gardener @ 1:52 pm

I’ve been so busy this week with work, that I haven’t had a chance to report that my 20 pounds of steel-cut oats arrived yesterday! I resisted tempation of making a bowl yesterday, and had my first bowl this morning. It was pure elation. They arrived just in time, because I’d actually bought a package of steel-cut oats that were designed for bird feed, and I was ready to cook and eat. Desperate times call for desperate measures. I’ve since started feeding those oats to the doves, who also happen to have a fondness for them. I can’t say I blame them.

The Doctor Will See You Now

Filed under: Health/ Fitness,Life — gardener @ 1:49 pm

After playing phone tag with my best friend all week, we finally had a chance to catch up a little earlier this afternoon. She’s the office manager of a major doctor group and has been in meetings and setting up new products all week long. She said that the exam table that she’d been waiting to come in finally arrived and that they we so pleased with it that she made another order for 5 more, which will cover two of the doctors offices. Now, she said next week she has to start on the other side of the complex. Looks like she’s got her work cut out for her. She said what she really wanted to do was crawl up on one of the tables and take a nap.

September 22, 2009

I Must

Filed under: Health/ Fitness — gardener @ 2:09 pm

I don’t know what is wrong with me, but lately I have not been motivated at all to work out. Granted, I do little things like running up the stairs, and taking the stairs when I have the option between that and the elevator, but the bottom line is, that I know I’m not ever going to get to my goal weight without getting my butt back on the elliptical, bike and running.

Right now, I’m bordering on a major goal, but I’m teetering on the edge, and I haven’t quite made it. I know that if I were a little more disciplined I would be, but the point is I haven’t been disciplined enough. I’m still trying to find a balance with this work thing and getting everything else done, but I can’t use that as an excuse. While I’m not gaining weight, and even saw a loss in the scale last week, I know that in order to ever reach my goal, that I need to get busy.

I need a big kick in the behind. Who wants to give it to me? Better yet, who wants to join me in this journey?

Fa-La-La-La-Laa

Filed under: Holidays,Things I Love — gardener @ 7:30 am

You may laugh, but I have found myself singing Christmas carols the past few days. Don’t worry, it hasn’t been all day, but I think the cooler air has me feeling festive and thinking about the upcoming holiday season. I’ve already started making my Christmas list (which I’ll check twice later for good boys and girls haha), plus I’ve been thinking about getting started with my Christmas cards. I guess in order to get started, I’ll first have to order some, but that won’t take long.

I’ve been thinking that maybe we could do photo cards this year with the four legged members of the family, but I’m not sure yet. I think it would be adorable, but Marcel may not. While I ponder that idea, I can at least start my list.

When do you start getting ready for the Christmas season?

September 18, 2009

Grateful

Filed under: Gratitude — gardener @ 6:25 am

I’m so excited. Mom called me last night to let me know that diddy would be shipping me a flat rate box filled with steel-cut oats today. If all goes well with the shipping, I should have those precious little oats in my hand sometime next week, which means that I can quit eating yogurt for a while. YIPPEEE!!

I know, it doesn’t take much to make me excited, but I love my steel-cut oats.

Since I technically should be working, I will share a few things that I’m grateful for, and then dash off.

My Gratitude List for September 18, 2009

Today I’m Grateful For:

  • Mom and diddy sending my steel-cut oats.
  • Continued work.
  • Mister M. who always brings a smile to my face.
  • Our Upcoming night away with Hein and Desere.
  • Seeing Baby JJ on Sunday
  • Cool, Crisp air
  • Bible Study beginning again
  • My brother and nephew whom I love dearly
  • Friends, each and every one.
  • Marcel, for doing the dishes and helping me around the house since I started working.

September 15, 2009

Randomness

Filed under: Uncategorized — gardener @ 3:22 pm

I want a new look for this place. I wonder if I could find some time in between everything else to actually create a layout that I’d love?

Probably not, but it is a thought. hehe

Since I’m being random with my thoughts, I’ll let yáll know that I made a huge pot of chicken soup tonight for dinner, and I think it’s the best I’ve ever made. Not to mention the whole grain french bread that we had with it only complimented the soup.

Because I made so much- left overs are on the agenda for tomorrow.

Unexplained, But I’ll Take It

Filed under: Health/ Fitness — gardener @ 3:19 pm

In the last week, I’ve noticed the scales slowly moving downward to the point that I’m getting close to losing 2 pounds.  Granted, that’s a great thing, and I’m certainly not complaining, but I really don’t know what I’ve been doing differently to make the scales start moving downward.  I haven’t been doing much in terms of working out, and I haven’t been taking weight loss supplements, but the scales are moving downward and I’ll take it.

I’m afraid that it could be muscle mass that I’m losing, so I’ve got to get more consistent with my exercise. I know that my body needs it, and I’m still trying to find a sense of balance with working and getting things done. I will get there though.. one step at a time.

I am less than a pound from being at a major milestone, so I’m getting excited about that.

September 13, 2009

Happiness Is….

Filed under: Gratitude — gardener @ 12:27 pm

Happiness is when your mom tells you that she and diddy just ordered you 25 pounds of steel-cut oats.    YEAHHHHH!!   Needless to say, I’m overjoyed.  I can’t wait to get them.  

Thanks mom and diddy.  I love yáll.   I loved you before the oats, but I love you even more now 🙂  xxx

What makes you happy today?

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