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March 26, 2011

Outlawed

Filed under: Food — gardener @ 10:18 am

My brother and I were talking the other night and he told me that he’d stopped buying Girl Scout cookies. This little tidbit of information came after I told him that I’d bought my first five boxes in probably 15 years. He said that he knew better, since you can’t eat ‘just one’, so he stopped buying them all together.

I figured since it had been so long that it wouldn’t be a big deal for me. That was my frist mistake. In two days we’ve eaten two boxes in this household. I gave one box away, so that leaves two boxes. I’d love to be able to say that Marcel has been the one eating most of them, but I’d be lying- It’s me.

I have to agree that those Girl Scouts put something in those cookies to make us want more- more- more. As delicious as they are- I don’t think I’ll be buying any more.

Grazing

Filed under: Food,Health/ Fitness — gardener @ 9:20 am

After the Chinese food, Girl Scout cookie dinner that I just had- it won’t surprise me one bit if I end up with blackheads on nose as a part of the punishment of my choices. I know- it sounds a little over the top, or maybe even silly, but the truth of the matter is- I’ve had one of those days that I want to eat everything but the kitchen sink.

Thankfully- I can now say the kitchen is CLOSED, so I will keep out and hopefully not consume another calorie between now and tomorrow. I almost liked having vertigo better- At least then I didn’t want to eat.

March 25, 2011

Surprise Phone Calls

Filed under: Things I Love,Women — gardener @ 11:39 am

Last night the phone rang and Marcel answered it. He brought it to me and when I asked who it was, he said he didn’t know. As soon as I said Hello and heard the other person speak, I knew it was my friend M. from Australia. We’ve talked several times in the past on the telephone and even though it has been quite some time- that’s one voice I won’t soon forget.

It was SO wonderful to catch up with her, share a few ideas and thoughts with each other and a little laughter. We both agreed that it had been far too long and we need to do it more often. Thank you again, M. for the wonderful surprise. It was definitely the highlight of my day.

Lasting Impressions

Filed under: Food for Thought,Life's Little Hiccups,World — gardener @ 9:39 am

I have Dr. Phil set on the DVR to record every afternoon, five days a week. I rarely have the television on during the day- even if I’m home, but I’ll go back and watch them from time to time when I have spare time on my hands. I notice that there seem to be a lot of people there needing help with drugs or other addiction issues and I’m happy that he can direct them to some of the best rehab treatment centers in the area, but I often wonder what happens to these guests after the fact. I know that sometimes they do update shows, but other times they don’t.

I remember way back in the day- before the Jerry Springer show included flying chairs- he did a lot with the homeless. I remember a homeless kid called Tweaky Dave and I often wonder what happened to him. It’s weird how some things or people leave a lasting impression- often without even realizing.

March 23, 2011

Time to Update-

Filed under: Techy — gardener @ 1:22 pm

I have been receiving messages here and there that most of my technology needs ‘updating’.   My blogging software needs updating- several apps on my iPhone need updating- including the Operating system, so it looks like I’m going to spend a little time tomorrow in front of the desktop updating my iTunes and then updating my phone. 

I am the world’s worst about putting these sort of things off. I’m on top of so much and don’t let things get past me- but updates seem to be at the bottom of my priority list.   Maybe I should mix things up and start at the bottom of my ‘to do’ list and work upward.

What’s Good For One..

Filed under: Food,Health/ Fitness,Inspiration,Life — gardener @ 12:23 pm

While I’m catching up on my blogging- I’m watching a weight loss show that I recorded at another time and the weight loss in the past few weeks are amazing.  Of course- there are some that are less amazing results, but I find these type of shows motivating.  I enjoy hearing how they do things- and one of the women in the interviews commented that she’d done a lot of research online, including reading hydroxycut reviews and a few others. She said she was tired of taking the easy way out and was ready to confront the emotional eating- and the results have proved that.

I know that everyone is different and their bodies are different, so I’m always happy to see what works for one, while it doesn’t work for another- the bottom line- healthy eating is the best for everyone- regardless of how that’s done.

March 22, 2011

Negativity

Filed under: Food for Thought,Inspiration,Life's Little Hiccups — gardener @ 6:27 am

Several days ago I was talking to someone about negativity and how it tends to manifest within us if we aren’t careful.   I try to be a positive and happy person (most of the time) and see the best in every situation.   It isn’t always easy, but it’s something that I try to do, even though not always successful.

What I have noticed (or noticed over the last year) that when we surround ourselves with people who always see things in the negative or as a negative, that it’s quite simple to pick up that behavior.   It’s toxic and sometimes even without realizing it we can become negative.

Interstingly enough- last night I was watching TV and during a show someone mentioned a quote (I can’t remember by whom) that said,  “There aren’t negative happenings in life, but simply negative reactions.”    

I’m a firm believer that perpective is everything, and if you expect negative- you will definitely get it.   On the flip side of that coin:  it doesn’t mean that you will never be given obstacles (that’s unrealistic and a completely different topic) but it’s what you do with those obstacles that count.     You can let them be a brick wall- stopping you in your tracks, or you can use them to learn from- to add to your life experiences that leaves you richer and knowing that the biggest thing stopping us at times isn’t what happens to us- but how we choose to react to it.

Done! #64 on My List

Filed under: 101 in 1001 days — gardener @ 6:18 am

  Several days ago my friend Kimmie (who also has her own 101 in 1001 list said that I had already done #64 which is Influence a person to make their own Day Zero List.   I hadn’t even thought about her being inspired, since I saw us as doing the project together.   I still had plans to  mark it ‘Done’ on my list but hadn’t had the opportunity. 

My friend Maggie has also decided to add this to her ‘to do’ list, and since she’s also very creative- I’m looking forward to seeing what she comes up with.   I have to say- that I’m really enjoying the fact that this list is going to require me to do some thinking outside of the box, along with planning.  

This is a ‘fun’ project, but I also consider it a tool to help me grow as a human being.  I’m curious how my views will change (if at all) after completeing the 1001 things.

March 20, 2011

Say You Will.

Filed under: 101 in 1001 days — gardener @ 1:02 pm

Whew! I did it- Since I was home with a case of vertigo this weekend, I used my time wisely and finished compiling my list of 101 things to do in 1001 days. Some things will be easy to do and others- well not so easy. I love a good challenge and I also encourage y’all to join me on this journey by creating your own list.

Say you will!

March 19, 2011

Adios Winter

Filed under: Life,Sands of Time,Seasons — gardener @ 6:41 am

Today is the LAST (Yes, I said LAST) day of Winter and I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to kiss it goodbye for a while. I do love each season for the beauty that it possesses, but I’ve seen enough grey skies to last me a while (technically forever, but I guess a girl can’t have everything, can she?) and I’m ready to enjoy the sunshine. So much so, that I’m ready to pull out the Kindle and do some reading while soaking up a few rays and some much needed Vitamin D.

Good riddance winter and WELCOME SPRING!!!

What’s your favorite thing about Spring?

Mine?
-Flowers
-New life
-More Blue skies
-Warmer temps
-Longer days.. and the list goes on and on…

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