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June 25, 2012

101 Things in 1001 Days (Number 14)

Filed under: 101 in 1001 days — gardener @ 10:12 am

I haven’t shared any ‘done’ items from my 101 things in 1001 days for quite some time- so I thought I’d share one while I was at it. I do see that I’ve still got a LOT of things left to ‘check off’ as done- but I’ve got a year and a half to do so- Will she do it? That remains to be seen.

Number 14 on my ‘to do’ list was to complete a Photo 365 project. That was one photo a day for a year- I completed it- back in April, but kept forgetting to share.

If you’d like to see ALL the photos- you can do so by visiting simplywizardress.com and then checking the category “Photo 365”.

I think I’d better go through my list- I’m sure there are other things I need to share in the near future.

June 22, 2012

Trying

Filed under: Life — gardener @ 12:36 pm

I’m trying to get to the computer more often so I can not only post here more- but also spend some time reading some of my favorite blogs, but at the moment I seem to be falling behind in both. My intent is good, but I have been spending a lot of time away from the computer (other than the time I spend via iPhone or iPad) and other priorities have somewhat taken over. I’m working on a balance though. It seems like I always am. I guess that’s the ebb and flow of life- being able to roll with the flow and adjust our sails when necessary- to keep things sailing right along.

I’m getting ready for a quiet evening at home- and looking forward to an adventure out with friends tomorrow. I can’t wait and hopefully Sunday will have a little extra time to spend here playing catch up!

June 19, 2012

Setting Goals

Filed under: Health/ Fitness — gardener @ 7:05 am

Now that I’m back on a regular work-out routine, I’ve been thinking about how I’d really like to kick things up a notch and start (once again) a running program. I’d love to run a 5k when I’m home this year- and since I get so easily distracted while running and lose my focus- I’m thinking that a ipod touch nano would be perfect. I could listen to music while running and it would give me something else to focus on other than hearing my breathing and realizing just how out of breath I’m getting. It’s a big hurdle- because right now I can’t even imagine running 5k, but it’s one that is doable if I do the work.

Absent?

Filed under: Health/ Fitness — gardener @ 6:58 am

I know- it seems like I’ve just fallen off the planet and gone MIA- but really nothing could be further from the truth. My ‘online’ presence may be a little scarce at the moment, but I have been spending time up front and present in my ‘offline’ life. Much has been going on and in between social gatherings and cupcake orders, I’ve also been spending time daily getting back into the fitness groove.

It took me a long time to finally have that ‘ah ha’ moment and break through what was holding me back- but it happened and I’m kicking bootay and taking names along the way.

Life is good. Oh and before you think I’ve given up the ghost on being ‘grateful’- I haven’t at all. I’ve been sharing daily on Facebook, but I do need to be more diligent about sharing here.

Weird Weather

Filed under: In the Neighborhood,Life — gardener @ 5:59 am

We’ve been having what I consider to be one of the wierdest summers that I can remember. One day (like today) it’s gorgeous and sunny out and the next it’s raining and in the low 50’s.. It’s been like a yo-yo for weeks now. I told Marcel last week that you know something’s wrong when you need an electric fireplace in the middle of June. What’s weather like in your corner of the world?

June 6, 2012

Gratitude – June 6, 2012

Filed under: Gratitude — gardener @ 1:28 pm

Things have been happening around here at warp speed- so I haven’t been posting my list every day the way I should here in this blog-    Not for any reason other than I don’t always turn on my computer- but instead do a lot from the iPad or iPhone.      I’m still sharing on Facebook, but that’s limited to most of the people on my friends list.

I think on the days that I don’t turn on the computer- I’ll still post from the iPad- even though the format may be a little different.

My Gratitude List for Wednesday, June 6, 2012.

Today I’m grateful for:

  1. The rain subsiding when I went out for a walk with JJ.
  2. Marcel and the two surprise bouquets of fuchsia colored peonies he brought home for me.
  3. Finding an electric citrus juicer in the one kitchen cabinet I never look in.  (I didn’t buy it, and can’t remember where it came from- its very old- but i washed it and it made my lemon juicing a snap. Yay!)
  4. The sense of accomplishment from checking things off ‘my do today’ list.
  5. Water, which not only helps sustain my body, but all living forms in some way or another.

Hectic Week

Filed under: Home,Life — gardener @ 12:30 pm

In addition to being super busy this week (my busiest week planned all month, thus far), I’ve been having to take care of a few extra things for Marcel and also on the prowl trying to find a place to buy welding jackets for a project that someone I know is working on. I can’t believe that it’s Wednesday already- and the next couple of days are going to be me hitting the ground running in order to be able to check everything off my ‘to do’ list. Next week is looking a little less hectic- and I’m looking forward to some kitchen experiments and hopefully sunshine so I can get in some bike rides.

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