In addition to everything else- I’m also our IT person in the household. That means when there are problems, I’m the ‘go to’ girl to fix it. Last night Marcel started having problems with his laptop. I had a look at it- and did a few things, but I’ve got a feeling that a hard drive wipe is in order. I think it would function better and since it’s been so long since it’s had one, it can’t hurt. Of course- on those days when unexpected little ‘to dos’ come up- it throws me off schedule with everything else- which means- last nights dinner was nothing more than Domino’s. At least they deliver.
April 12, 2013
March 29, 2013
Good Friday Gratitude
Things have been extremely busy here with all the prep work for an upcoming event I’m participating in, plus with everyday fun things and life in general. I have given myself this weekend to not only celebrate Easter- but also to rest and go back at it in full-swing come Tuesday. That may mean some restructure, but nothing I can’t handle. Living my best life means always being ready to change and grow, plus make the best out of each moment.
This week in Gratitude- March 29.
- Grateful for time spent with a dear friend. It was a time to recharge- laugh- and just enjoy each others company. Friends are the glue that keep us together.
- Getting the new lasagne pan completely clean after a little accident in the kitchen. (don’t ask haha)
- The person who left the tulips on the door for me to find. Thank you.
- New business opportunities that weren’t even on my radar but if they work out- could be HUGE for my business.
- Surprise Easter orders.
Celebrate
A few years ago, a friend of my cousins gave him a celebratory cigar when his son was born. My cousin- who had never tried a cigar decided to join in with the guys and ‘light up’. He loved it and so the love affair between him and a good cigar was born. He researches the best cigar prices, and every month orders a couple to celebrate. Even if he has nothing to celebrate in particular- he celebrates living. Shouldn’t we all find the little things in life to celebrate each day?
Snowing on Good Friday
It’s snowing- March 29th and it’s snowing. Wait- I take that back, the snowing has almost ceased and now the sun is shining. I wonder when I see weather like this- where normally it’s cool out- but not cold- if ole’ Al Gore rethinks his idea on the whole Global Warming thing- or if, like so man other things- he has an explanation for it?
What’s the weather like in your corner of the world?
March 20, 2013
Happy Spring?
Here we are- March 20th and the first ‘official’ day of Spring. Our forcast today includes a snow/rain mix and temps hovering just above freezing, so there isn’t much of a spring feel. Even Mister Sunshine is hiding behind a sky of grey, but I do know that Spring is closer than ever.
In spite of all the signs that contradict all that embodies this, one of my favorite seasons- I do see signs everywhere that we are getting closer. My chives are starting to come up- along with several other of my perennials. Yesterday, when I was out walking with JJ- I saw tufts of color dotted here and there- crocus in bloom. So in terms of the appearingly never-ending winter- this too shall pass.
Go To Girl
I love that I am my parents ‘go to’ girl for when they need help with anything related to the computer. If they are having issues- can’t quite figure out how to do something, or even need to find a particular product- I’m their girl. When they were looking for some screen for the back porch and wanting the best price possible- they called me, when diddy needed to find hydraulic swing clamps for his neighbor, who doesn’t own a computer- he called me. I’m happy to be able to be there for them, even though we are far apart distance wise.
It’s the beauty of technology and I figure after all they’ve done for me in my lifetime, it’s the very least I could do for them.
March 7, 2013
Always Gratitude
Through everything- the one thing that never falters is my gratitude. It doesn’t matter what’s happening around me- I know that there is always something good to find in everything and I’m determined to do just that.
Today- in the midst of all that is swirling around me- there is peace and the following:
Thursday’s bits of gratitude.
1- A few days of warmer temps and sunshine.
2- Doing Marcel’s taxes and filing them without too many “What does that mean?” questions.
3- JJ cooperating with me today when I gave him a quick ‘trim’ and a bath.
4- Home alone nights.
5- The knowledge that there are lessons and blessings in EVERYTHING- even in letting go. Sometimes you have to let go so you can grow.
Hello Sunshine
For a few days this week the clouds parted and the sun made an appearance and it was pure bliss. One wouldn’t think something like sunshine could cause such a moment of happiness and bliss in life- but hey- it’s the little things in life, right?
I sat outside for about an hour one afternoon drinking coffee and just enjoying the rays after I’d finished working and it was so great. I even thought that it may be time to consider those prada sunglasses at eyesave.com. Ok even though the sun appearance was a short lived thing- I’m still consdering the sunglasses. AFter all- to know me is to know how much I love sunglasses- in any weather. And the sun- I’m sure it will be back sooner rather than later.
March 2, 2013
Cold Toes
A few nights ago- I my toes were freezing- Ok- it seems like lately my feet are cold more often than not, but on this paticular evening I was desperate to get them warm, so I ran some bath water that may have been a little too hot. Then I did what one generally does when they run bath water- I got in the tub. My poor toes went into shock I think, because they started hurting AND they turned purple. Eventually they stopped hurting and the color returned, but since then- my feet have been a little numb. Of course, it probably doesn’t help that they’ll get cold and then I’ll put them on a hot water bottle to warm- but it was something I noticed after the bath incident.
I think it’s a normal type reaction, but I’m keeping an eye on it- and if it lasts longer than a week, it looks like a trip to the doctor will be in my future.
February 21, 2013
In the Meantime..
A lot has happened in the last week- and I’ve learned quite a few very valuable lessons. I know that sounds cryptic- and I don’t mean it to, but I’m unable to do a lot of ‘talking- typing’ or any of the like at the moment. Blog writing for me today is actually an exercise in seeing how I feel just by doing what many would deem as a simple task. So far so good, but it’s a slow-going process.
In the meantime- I’m grateful for the sunshine and the green sprouts I’ve seen on some of my perennials- which is a sure sign (in spite of the forecast of weekend snow) that Spring is just around the corner.