Friday, December 31, 2010
My Wishes for You
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Blizzards - North Dakota Style!
I'm hoping that everyone is safe and sound at home, snuggled in, watching movies and drinking hot chocolate (with a little something something added in, know what I mean?!).
How the heck is everyone doing? It's been sooo long since my last post. When I took the last two weeks off from teaching yoga, it seems I took it off from everything - including my blogs! My bad! I've been busy as all get out - not sure doing what, but I've been busy!! :-)
Monday, December 13, 2010
Winter!
I’ve pretty much had enough of it already!
These days I’m bundled up in three layers of clothes just so I can stay warm! It takes me 15 minutes to pile everything on just to head out the door so I can ride in a cold vehicle. I know I can use my astro start and warm it up, but have you seen the price of gas lately? Nope! I’ll pile on another layer of clothing, thank you very much. I already walk like a stick man…what’s another layer! !
Oh, and while were driving in a cold vehicle, we might as well mention that the snow on my roads gives a whole new meaning to “four wheelin!” Cripes!! I lock it in, put the pedal to the metal and hope to hell I make it through and don’t get stuck!
My skin! I’m not EVEN going to mention what the cold weather is doing for my skin! I own stock in Jergens lotion company right now. I swear I go through a family size bottle every week! My hubs won’t see the beauty of my ivory skin until the spring thaw! So I don’t know why I’m so worried about keeping it smooth and supple!
My toes are permanently frozen, I have frostbite on my nose, and if that isn’t enough – my tailbone is bruised (not to mention my ego!) from taking a nice little fall in the grocery store parking lot on Friday!
Ya, I am NOT amused. The only thing that is keeping me going today – a Monday of all days!- is the thought of going to the liquor store tonight for some Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Coconut Rum! Yummmm!!! If my outside is chilled, at least my innards will be toasty!! (ha!)
And…have a nice day!!!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
A whole month
…since my last blog post?!! Scary!!!
Have I been THAT busy?! I guess the obvious answer to that is “yes!” For the most part, life has been good. Oh sure, there have been minor ups and downs, but in the grand scheme of things it’s all been good.
So what I have I been doing? Good question! It’s hard to remember back a month. I guess the safest answer would be yoga, yoga and more yoga. I finished up my Saturday yoga classes at Tia Tanning and Well Being on November 13th. I miss them, but I have to say that I enjoy having my Saturdays off from yoga to enjoy housecleaning. (Ok! Who said that?!). J Seriously, although my house isn’t super clean (and probably never will), it has been nice to have the extra time on the weekend to do a few things.
Thanksgiving came and went so darn fast I hardly had time to enjoy the pumpkin pie. I did the obligatory cleaning the day before so all I had to focus on was the bird, stuffing and potatoes. Hubster’s family arrived like clockwork at 11:55 and departed in record time 2:30pm! No, I didn’t poison them or piss them off (at least I don’t think so). It’s their normal way of doing things. You see, when you have a large cattle operation such as ours – the cows need to be fed too, even on Thanksgiving Day! We managed to have fun and eat tons of food in that time though. AND, I was in my sweats drinking a glass (ok, two!) of wine by 4:00pm. LOVE it when that happens.
Friday was a fun day. I took the day off from work and I got to spend some quality time with a good friend. Then hit the gym for a session with my trainer PJ, who promised “there won’t be any pumpkin pie on those hips when I’m done with you.” He wasn’t far off the truth on that one! Good Lord! It’s all good though – it’s why I go to him!
Christmas season is in full swing and, as usual, I’m a little bit behind the eight ball. I’m pretty sure things will pick up for me in the next week. I guess it had better, huh?! ~L~
Other than that, it’s pretty much status quo! Work, gym, yoga, home, sleep and get up and do it all over again. Busy…but in a boring way! J
OK Peeps…I’m outta here!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Things that make you go...????
I was standing in line to check out at Stop-N-Go yesterday. A construction worker was standing off to the side.
I ask, “are you waiting in line?”
He says, “no I’m in no hurry. Actually I’m looking at your sandals Nice. Nice toenail polish too!”
I say, “Thanks…. I’ve actually gotten a few compliments on them today” (which I had, from two different officers – male, I might add.)
He says, “yeah, you should’ve….they’re nice. If you can get away with wearing strappies like that, go for it.”
Okayyyyy???? (chuckle) Never thought guys would notice shoes, let alone the color of my toe nail polish… but oh well! Kinda made my day, in a creepy kind of way! (hahahaha)
Monday, November 8, 2010
Celebrate Sisterhood
This found its way in to my mailbox over the weekend. I couldn’t agree more with the words, so thought I’d share it with all of you as well. Perhaps you’ve seen it, perhaps not. Either way, it’s a wonderful read and definitely so true. We, as sisters, need each other each and every day.
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A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day, drinking iced tea and visiting with her Mother. As they talked about life, about marriage, about the responsibilities of life and the obligations of adulthood, the mother clinked the ice cubes in her glass thoughtfully and turned a clear, sober glance upon her daughter.
" Don't forget your Sisters,' she advised, swirling the tea leaves to the bottom of her glass. 'They'll be more important as you get older. No matter how much you love your husband, no matter how much you love the children you may have, you are still going to need sisters. Remember to go places with them now and then; do things with them.'
'Remember that 'Sisters' means ALL the women... your girlfriends, your daughters, and all your other women relatives too. 'You'll need other women. Women always do.'
What a funny piece of advice!' the young woman thought. Haven't I just gotten married? Haven't I just joined the couple-world? I'm now a married woman, for goodness sake! A grownup! Surely my husband and the family we may start will be all I need to make my life worthwhile!'
But she listened to her Mother. She kept contact with her Sisters and made more women friends each year. As the years tumbled by, one after another, she gradually came to understand that her Mom really knew what she was talking about.
As time and nature work their changes and their mysteries upon a woman, Sisters are the mainstays of her life.
After more than 50 years of living in this world, here is what I've learned:
THIS SAYS IT ALL:
Time passes.
Life happens.
Distance separates.
Children grow up.
Jobs come and go.
Love waxes and wanes.
Men don't do what they're supposed to do.
Hearts break.
Parents die.
Colleagues forget favors.
Careers end..
BUT.........
Sisters are there, no matter how much time and how many miles are between you. A girl friend is never farther away than needing her can reach.
When you have to walk that lonesome valley and you have to walk it by yourself, the women in your life will be on the valley's rim, cheering you on, praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on your behalf, and waiting with open arms at the valley's end. Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk beside you...Or come in and carry you out.
Girlfriends, daughters, granddaughters, daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, Mothers, Grandmothers, aunties, nieces, cousins, and extended family, all bless our life!
The world wouldn't be the same without women, and neither would I. When we began this adventure called womanhood, we had no idea of the incredible joys or sorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much we would need each other.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Something to remember...
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Embrace all equally!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
So what's up??
The sun!! It’s absolutely beautfiul to see the sun so bright in the sky. I’ll take this over snowy, cold, gloomy days anytime! Those types of days are just around the corner (brrrr!).
I always have good intentions of posting on my blogs every night….but by the time I get home, eat supper, clear the table, do the dishes, and yada-yada-yada….I’m just plain exhausted! (And NO! I am NOT getting older!!)
So how the heck are you all doing?? Been feeling well? Been starting to think about Christmas shopping? Ya, I know!! It’s not that far away, is it?! It really hit home for me when I went in to a retail store and they were sporting Christmas decorations already. For chrissakes, it wasn’t even Halloween yet?!
Oooooo…did you all get a lot of trick or treaters??! We didn’t! I bought a mountain of candy – why I don’t know…cuz we haven’t had little kids on Halloween for 10 years! Guess I’m conditioned to keep the hubster’s sweet tooth happy! Though I shouldn’t….he’s been seeing more of Dr. Braun (Dentist) than he should!
Recently had my family Oktoberfest! What a blast!! Though we were missing five family members this year, we still managed to have a lot of fun, drink a lot of beer and eat tons of good fun! Already looking forward to next year.
I’m a little sad though. I finished my training sessions with Mark … L I was just getting him conditioned in to my peculiar sense of humor too! ~L~ Now I have to clue my new trainer, PJ, to my quirky side. (Mark says he’s already warned PJ. Yeahhhhh right!) ~L~ We’ll find out tonight as I have my first session with him at 7pm.
With that, I’m gonna go take a nap cuz I think I’m gonna need it! (hahaha)
PS: Here is a parting thought for you! Sometimes Too Much To Drink Is Still Not Enough J
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Elmer Fudd
Last Sunday, while working on the computer, I heard a crash, a loud bang then the pitter patter of feet coming from the basement. As time went on, I heard rustling in the furnace vent work. I KNEW no one had broken in the house (certainly no one small enough to be in the vent work). Boris (the cat)was sitting on my lap, so what ever could it be?
Only one answer…..a SQUIRREL!!
I promptly dialed hubster on his cell phone and relayed the bad news. Of course, he was busy in the field and couldn’t (wouldn’t) come home to save lil ole me from the big bad squirrel (which sounded like a freakin heard of elephants on the rampage, I might add!).
Nope, he waits until sundown to come home and declare war on the critter. (showdown at sundown! How Ironic! )
Anywho, he gathers up the gun, loads himself down with ammo (that ammunition for you city folk!) and proclaims, “If I’m not back up in an hour, call 911!”. Uhhh huhhhhh!! How am I gonna explain THAT one to the dispatcher?
“Uh, sorry to bother you, but my husband is hunting squirrels in the basement and it’s been over an hour since I’ve heard him or seen him…can you send an officer please.” Ya can pretty much guarantee THAT 911 call showing up on late night TV somewhere!
Soooo…down the steps he goes. I hear the basement door close ..and the rustling stops. Hmmmm….
I listen intently, trying to determine exactly where all the action is going to take place so I can stay out of that particular place in the house…when I hear a “Pop!” followed closely with a “F**K!*.
Guess he missed.
Now, about this time I’m trying to picture what is going on. No WAY was I going down in to the basement to partake in the hunt. Nope! But seriously, all I could see was Elmer Fudd whispering, “I”ll get you, you wascally wabbit!” ~L~ I almost peed my pants at that visual. (shhhhh, don’t tell hubster, he wouldn’t appreciate that, I’m sure!) J
Soon, there was ANOTHER loud “Pop” followed by yet another expletive (some things are better NOT repeated at this point) …and followed by ANOTHER “Pop”. No declaration of victory ensued. What WAS the problem?
Footsteps up the steps…kitchen door opening… hubster appearing with an exclamation, “that little co**su**er is testing my patience…he’s hiding everywhere and by the time I lay my gun down to move something, he shows up and runs somewhere else…by the time I pick up my gun, I can’t find him again. You need to clean the basement!”
Uhhhh….Huh??? Why is it suddenly MY problem that he can’t hit the itty bitty squirrel?
He loads himself up with ammo…again….and goes back down for round two!!
I crack open a beer cuz this is the best entertainment I’ve had in a LONG time and I didn’t even need to leave my kitchen.
A loud “pop” soon resounds through the house and a “GOTCHYA” follows….footsteps up the stairs and the outside door opening.
Hubster appears in the kitchen a shortwhile later looking as proud as if he’d just bagged his first 5-point buck.
Yep…Elmer Fudd aint got nothing over on my hubster! J
Sunday, October 17, 2010
ProArgi-9
Never heard of it, right? Me either, until a good friend (Brad) started talking to me about its health benefits to the cardiovascular system – heart and veins.
What exactly is ProArgi-9? Good Question.
ProArgi-9 contains L-arginine, which is a vital amino acid that plays a role in a number of physiological functions in the body, but is best known for its cardiovascular benefits.
In the body, L-arginine is converted to nitric oxide, which relaxes the blood vessels and regulates blood vessel tone and flexibility. This, in turn, reduces stress on the heart, improves circulation, and lowers blood pressure.
It also contains:
Citrulline - The amino acid citrulline is metabolized to yield more l-arginine, which in turn provides additional nitric oxide. Citrulline helps to optimize blood flow throughout the body and promote healthy energy levels.
Folic Acid, Vitamins B6 and B12 - These ingredients work together to naturally decrease homocysteine levels.
Red wine extract - This ingredient is high in antioxidants, anthocyanins, and polyphenols, which help protect the heart and reduce LDL oxidation.
Pomegranate - Pomegranate contains superior antioxidants, known as punicalagins and ellagic acid. Pomegranate inhibits LDL oxidation, supports arterial wall strength, and enhances the activity of eNOS, the enzyme responsible for converting l-arginine to nitric oxide.
Vitamin K2 - This vitamin keeps calcium in the bones and out of the arteries.
Vitamin D3 - This vitamin has long been known to aid in calcium absorption, but new research shows that D3 also plays a role in healthy cardiovascular function and supports healthy inflammatory response.
Ribose - Ribose is a naturally occurring sugar that has been extensively studied for its ability to enhance the recovery of energy compounds in heart cells.
Xylitol - This ingredient is a low glycemic sweetener that occurs naturally in the body. Unlike other sweeteners, xylitol has been shown to promote saliva production providing protection against tooth decay.
You may think, “that’s all well and good, but what are some of the benefits to taking the product?”
• Supports cardiovascular health
• Enhances blood flow to vital organs
• Combats the negative effects of premature cardiovascular aging
• Sweetened with Xylitol to enhance oral health
• Anti-aging benefits
• Supports healthy sexual performance
• May aid in decreasing body fat
• Maintains healthy blood sugar levels already in the normal range
• May boost energy levels
There is a host of scientific/medical studies done on the affects of this moledule (L-Arginine). • http://arginineanswer.com/science/
http://www.amiraclemolecule.com/marty
Here is a great site about the BPro (testing machine) and what it does etc:
http://www.discoverproargi.com/pulse-wave-analysis/
I encourage you to go to the links I have supplied. This is what I’ve done and it was enough to convince me that I needed to start taking the product for myself. In three weeks, I’ve noticed an increase in my energy and a decrease in my appetite. Though I have not had the pulse wave analysis done myself, I am anxiously waiting to have it done. (Read on to discover when YOU can get tested).
I believe in this product and the potential health benefits, which is why I want to share the information with you.
Below is a small portion of Brad’s written testimony to me:
“I heard about this product through my Natural Path (Dr. Nathan Sayler in Valley City, who has a great testimony himself on this product). He was boasting about this product and my first thought was "Ya right, if it did what you are saying everyone would be on it and everyone would have heard about it." Not knowing till I looked up the information on the internet that the 3 scientist who found this miracle molecule won the 1998 Nobel Prize for their discovery. After researching I decided to get tested via the CardioWave Pulse BPro (which is 99.17% accurate to having a heart catheter put into your thigh and run up into your heart, which is a very risky surgery). I have found that being 30 years old my heart was acting as if it was 21! My veins however, were acting as if they were 37. My total Cholesterol was 184, which concerned me as I'm only 30 and I had about 70 points to go before they were to medicate. I decided to give the product a chance and see if it would help me keep a younger age on my heart and veins. After five weeks on the product, the product effectively lowered my Cholesterol naturally, I had a huge energy benefit that happens naturally in most of the people who take it, and it lowered my heart age from 21 down into my teens! My veins jumped 12 lower to 25, which was the highest point at 37.”
Impressive results, is all that I can say.
If you are interested in having the pulse-wave analysis done, or are interested in purchasing the product, please let me know. We are hosting a screening event on Saturday, November 20th, at Babb’s Coffee House (Lower Level) from 9 am to 3pm. Please make an appointment with us…and bring a friend with you if they are interested in getting screened.
Remember anyone having problems with High Blood Pressure, triglycerides, cholesterol or blood sugar levels can benefit with this fantastic product.
Feel free to contact me at 701-320-3038 or Brad Nash at 860 480 8057
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Pigs-In-A-Blanket
So….two weeks ago…hubs says “you know, there is a stand on south main street selling big cabbages…you should pick one up to make pigs in a blanket, cuz the leaves will make good blankets.”
I’m like, “ok…yeah…that sounds really good!”
Last week I stopped and picked one up….freakin huge!! Thought “yeah..this will work out great!” and was all excited about it.
Last night – after our supper of French toast and bacon, I commence to making pigs in a blanket. (This is around 9pm!).
I always cut around the core to loosen the leaves, then place cabbage in hot water to steam the leaves off and soften them up.
Didn’t have a pan big enough. Thought, “OK…I’ll just put a roaster full of water on the two front/back waters, get the water nice and hot and put the cabbage in there…that should do the trick.”
I got everything set up…. Roaster with water/cabbage on the burners, turned on medium high to get the water nice and hot and started making my meat mixture.
Smoke alarm starts going off. Thought “what the heck!”
Turned around and the my roaster was on fire…the air was thick with blue smoke.
“OH CRAP” moment here!
Husband comes out and says….and I do NOT lie ….”smoke alarm is going off…are they ready to eat?”
The thought of doing 15 yrs for murder is the only thing that stopped me from grabbing a kitchen knife here!
I was able to get the roaster off the stovetop and the flames out, with no help from hubster, I might add. Oh No…Wait! He DID open the patio door to let the smoke out. What a guy!!
So… now what the heck do I do with this humongous cabbage?? The leaves are as thick as my wrist and no matter what I tried to soften them up, they wouldn’t mold around the lil piggies.
Soo….an hour later - after almost burning down my house and committing murder, I grabbed the hacksaw and started to chop the heck out the cabbage!!
At 10:30pm I had TWO glasses of wine.
Tonight, we are having cabbage hotdish!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
How to Make a Beautiful Life
Hello peeps! It’s been a little while since I’ve posted something, so thought I’d better get to it. Every once in a while I run across something on someone else’s blog and it kind of touches the heart. I found this awhile ago and have meant to post it prior to this. Today is kind of a blue day in my world (even though the sun is shining and its warm for October!), so it kind of touched me when I re-read it. I hope you enjoy it.
How To Make A Beautiful Life. – Author Unknown
Love yourself.
Make peace with who you are and where you are at this moment in time.
Listen to your heart.
If you can't hear what it's saying in this noisy world, MAKE TIME for yourself.
Enjoy your own company.
Let your mind wander among the stars.
Try. Take chances.
Make mistakes. Life can be messy and confusing at times, but it's also full of surprises.
The next rock in your path might be a stepping-stone.
Be happy.
When you don't have what you want, want what you have.
MAKE DO.
That's a well kept secret of contentment.
There aren't any shortcuts to tomorrow.
You have to make your own way.
To know where you're going is only part of it.
You need to know where you've been, too. And if you ever get lost, don't worry.
The people you love will find you.
Count on it.
Life isn't days and years. It's about what you do with time.
And all the goodness and grace that's inside you.
Make a beautiful life....
The kind of life you deserve.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Techno Geek...
My friend, a "techie" says to me, "You need to get the AC adapter with the USB port on the end, then you can just plug it in to the USB port on your computer and let it charge all day."
I was like, "Really? I didn't know they made one like that."
He was like, "oh yeah, it works great."
So I'm like.."Kewl...I'll save a copy of this text (yes, I DO text!) and take it to my phone store and pick one up.
As I'm sitting at my desk ruminating over the text conversation, it dawns on me that I have an AC adapter. I go and get it...and imagine my surprise when I pulled off the end and discover....a USB port! I texted him back and said, "don't laugh at me! Promise??!!" then shared my discovery with him.
He was nice (Thanks Brad!) and didn't laugh at me...(in text)...though I'm sure he was laughing to himself as he was texting "hey, that's cool." ~L~ Can't blame him if he was laughing, cuz I was laughing my butt off at myself.
No, I don't think I'll be winning any Techie awards anytime soon! ~L~
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Brrr!!!!
I don’t know how any of you feel, but here’s my thoughts: it’s freakin cold outside!! I’ve been snuggled up to my heater (that’s under my desk) all day long. I’m even seriously considering buying some of those fashionable gloves with the fingers that can come off. (Remember, Madonna used to wear them?!) Seriously! I would even pay to have a hot flash right now!! J
Supposedly the building has a state-or-the art heating and cooling system. Right! I think they forgot the heating part because it’s 60 degrees in here 12 months out of the year! If this is a prelude to what winter is going to feel like, I’m moving SOUTH! Anyone have any good beachfront property they want to rent to me?
So, now that you’ve listened to me whine just a little bit… how the heck are you doing?? Me? I’m doing good. I’m listening to my favorite DJ on the radio (A.J. Fantastic!),and it’s Thursday-which means two things 1) I get to teach yoga tonight and 2) tomorrow is Friday! Yay!! The weekend looked like it was going to be uneventful….for all of about 2 seconds. My Saturday is booked solid and so is my Sunday. Once more I will fall exhausted in to bed on Sunday night and mutter, “I really must slow down” as my eyes close in 3.5 seconds. I’ll have time to rest when I’m old…but for now, I have places to go and peeps to see!
Do I know any other news? Not really. I was disillusioned this morning when I thought it was Friday only to discover it was actually Thursday (MAJOR let down). I have a close friend going through some health issues right now that has me seriously concerned for them. I have a list of peeps that I say prayers for each morning as I meditate; this person has officially moved to the front of the list. I’m a huge believer in the power of prayer and using the positive energy of the universe to channel good things in to the body and life. At the end of most of my yoga practices, I always take a moment of “gratitude and appreciation” for ourselves and our lives, then ask students to send healing thoughts and prayers to those “suffering from illness or anyone experiencing hardship in their life.” I always feel so connected in that moment.
“Weather forecast for tonight: dark”. ~George Carlin
Friday, September 17, 2010
Fabulous Friday
I hope everyone is having a Fabulous Friday!! I can tell you this – I haven’t met a Friday yet that I haven’t liked! J
Today I indulged in my “once in a while” guilty pleasure; a chocolate chip muffin! Oh my gosh! It was freshly baked and still warm. Coupled with a piping hot cup of New England Blend Coffee, well let’s just say it was pure ambrosia!! If truth be told, I only had ½ of the muffin as I didn’t want to sabotage my weight loss efforts too much.
Yes folks, you heard correctly. Once more, I am watching my weight…go up, and up, and up. ~L~ Seems that when I give myself permission to eat on special occasions (such as my birthday), I go for the gusto! Indulge in caramel rolls, pizza – with extra cheese – Mike’s Hard Lemonade (several of them!) and I find myself up 4lbs on the scale. I know, what WAS I thinking!!!
So now I get to spend even MORE time at the gym than I normally have been and I’m now in “diet purgatory!” ~L~ Oh well, it’s all about choices and consequences, right?
As usual, another busy weekend ahead of me. I’m hoping I’ll find a little bit of downtime to finish up on some emails I’ve been working on, catch up on some bookwork, and maybe find a little time to snuggle up on the couch and read a good book!
Sherry
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
What's going on??
Good Morning Peeps!!! I hope all is sunshiny in your world, because it certainly isn’t outside! L
If you haven’t visited my yoga blog in a while, you may want to do so today. http://www.betterlifethroughyoga.blogspot.com/ I posted some information regarding events happening on Friday night and Saturday morning.
What else is going on? Not much. Well, that isn’t entirely true. I seem to be running at Mach1 speed these days. I’m looking to downshift in to low gear any day now! (lol). That day may just be when the snow is on the ground and I don’t want to go out in the cold. Now, you may be thinking…”How can she be looking forward to winter?” I’m NOT…..I just need to slow it down a little bit so I have time to breathe. When the weather is nice (relatively speaking) and the sun is shining, I feel the inexplicable need to be doing something! (And no, that “something” does NOT include housework! Hehehehe).
My only “free day” this week is today…and even then it’s not “free”. I am heading to the gym (cardio only night), then off to gather things for my events on Friday and Saturday, and hopefully home in enough time to cook supper and have it on the table when hubster gets home from corn chopping. Don’t you all feel sorry for me?! J Seriously, I love my life and the fact that I’m able to do everything that I want and need to do.
Y’all have a good day now. It’s hump day….1/2 way through to another fantabulous ND weekend!! J
Thursday, September 9, 2010
My Best Days are Ahead of Me
Good Morning Everyone.
At 11:48 am – 48 years I go – I entered this earth. Today is my Birthday. While I do not necessarily look forward to advancing my age number each year, I do look forward to the yearly celebration of my life. This year has been no exception. I’ve been blessed with wonderful family and friends who have truly made this day special once more by wishing me a Happy “Birth Day” through emails, text messages, Face book greetings, phone calls and hugs. And – yes - even gently ribbing about my age. J
I’ve heard a song recently that pretty much describes me and outlook on my life. I hope you enjoy the words and can envision me in them. Sherry
My Best Days are Ahead of Me – By Danny Gokey
Blowing out the candles
on another birthday cake
Old enough to look back and laugh at my mistakes
Young enough to look at the future and like what I see
My best days are ahead of me
Life hasn't always been a party
but mostly it's been good
There's only one or two things that I'd change if I could
I dont get lost in the past or get stuck in some sad memory yah
My best days are ahead of me
Age ain't nothing but a number
Sometimes I have to wonder
What does it really mean
But hey I’m still putting it together
I keep getting better
if I keep getting better
I can be whatever I want to be
My best days are ahead of me
Age ain't nothing but a number
Sometimes I have to wonder
What does it really mean
But hey I’m still putting it together
I keep getting better
if I keep getting better
I can be whatever I want to be
My best days are ahead of me
I've got sunsets to witness
dreams to dance with
beaches to walk on
and lovers to kiss
there's a whole lot of world out there
that I can't wait to see
My best days are ahead of me
My best days are ahead of me
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Wine
Oh this is a riot! I received this little gem in my mailbox and couldn’t resist sharing with all you blog stalkers out there. Now, for those who know me (and know me well), you KNOW how much I love wine!! (Haven’t met a bottle I haven’t liked yet!). This tickled my funny bone!
A real man is a woman's best friend.
He will never stand her up and never let her down. He will reassure her when she feels insecure and comfort her after a bad day. He will inspire her to do things she never thought she could do; to live without fear and forget regret. He will enable her to express her deepest emotions and give in to her most intimate desires.
He will make sure she always feels as though she's the most beautiful woman in the room and will enable her to be the most confident, sexy, seductive, and invincible.....
No wait... sorry... I'm thinking of wine. That's what wine does...
Never mind!
Monday, August 30, 2010
The Law of the Garbage Truck
I needed to read this today. Namaste` J Sherry
One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport . We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his breaks, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was really friendly.
So I asked, "Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!" This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, "The Law of the Garbage Truck."
He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you. Don't take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets.
The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so..... "Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don't."
Monday, August 16, 2010
Another hectic weekend
Seems like I barely had time to catch my breath let alone sit down and send/return emails or update blogs. But that is alright; once the frost/snow hits (perish the thought!) things will slow down a little and I’ll have more time.
The weekend in review:
1) Staff Debriefing at The Buff. Always a good time, for sure. My good friend Becky and I were there but unfortunately we were the only ones that showed up. No worries. As I was following her to her house to pick up some garden fresh zucchini, our good friend (and co-worker) Jerome was headed towards The Buff. I returned to The Buff to have one more with him and catch up on what is going on in his life. It’s why we have these debriefings. We work at the same facility but rarely get the time to chat and catch up with each other. He’s sooo devoted to his granddaughter Taylor that his smile is beaming whenever he talks about her. We both then headed to the main event. (see #2)
2) Girls Gone Wine – at our good friend and co-worker Donna’s. She moved in to a wonderfully beautiful apartment and was hosting a girls night out complete with wine and delicious treats. Yes, I called her and asked her if it would be OK for Jerome to follow me up there! He wasn’t the only male there, luckily. Another gals husband was there to surprise her. I left there after an hour and headed home and make dinner for the hubster who wasn’t having a very good day at all. Luckily I was able to cheer his spirits with a home cooked meal and my sparkling wit and humor!! J
3) Saturday I seriously needed to clean house. So I decided to stay home from the gym and clean and do the laundry thing. Yuck! Much more fun to go play, but responsibility prevailed. Our good friends and neighbor’s daughter got married Saturday. So, I had a date with my husband Saturday night and attended the wedding. She used to borrow my romance novels when she was younger. I told her on Saturday that now has her own romance. It was good to see the family celebrating, although it was bittersweet when the groomsmen stood at the front of the Church and Matt’s spot was vacant in honor of his absence due to his accident and subsequent convalescence in the hospital. Hubster had a great time catching up with childhood friends/neighbors and we both enjoyed a night out together. What a beautiful wedding it was.
4) Sunday. What a blur! Had my private yoga session, then stopped to see my sister as well as Joan and Karen before they headed back to Minneapolis. Peggy is home from the hospital and had two of the best home health nurses available. Then I spent the afternoon with Blaine. Yes, another wonderful Sunday afternoon spent with the #2 man in my life. He recently had new carpet and linoleum installed (thanks to the sewer backup a few weeks ago) and wanted is apartment “put back in order.” Blaine’s trouble areas are time, task and money. But let me tell you this; when he has something on his mind that he truly wants to happen, there is no stopping him! He organized a group of friends and me to come to his apartment yesterday to put it together. He had a plan and was able to articulate AND implement it. Now the only question I have is this: WHY did I get stuck cleaning a bachelor’s bathroom?? Ewwwwwwww! L Next week? Oh joy….the “kitchen needs some work Aunt Sherry.” J J
5) A co-worker is on vacation and has asked me to check at her house and feed her cats. She has 4 of them. So, on my way home from Blaine’s, I stopped to feed and water them, take in their mail, and water flowers. The only problem was I was supposed to have 3 cats (the 4th had been taken to the Vet because it has diabetes and needs daily shots); only 2 showed themselves to me. I was in a panic. Oh my gosh! I looked EVERYWHERE!! NO cat. How could I lose a cat when I hadn’t even been there yet over the weekend. Then I thought, “it’s dead!” Oh no!!! Just as I was going to call Lynn and deliver the news, I looked up and there it was, peeking around the corner. HUGE relief!!
6) Home to cook supper. I figured I needed some serous brownie points as I had been pretty much the absentee wife this past week. I went the whole nine yards; baked chicken, REAL mashed potatoes, gravy (Ok, from a can because my homemade gravy turns out like soup. But hey! It’s the thought that counts, right?!), creamed cucumbers (thanks to neighbors and friends), grilled zucchini (thank you Becky!). Yep…I think I won a few points back…J
7) I was able to relax finally around 9pm last night. Just enough time to recharge the batteries and prepare for another hectic week.
There it is folks…my crazy life as I know it!
Friday, August 13, 2010
I got my blue jeans on!
Yesiree…..I got my blue jeans on and I’m ready for the weekend…..bring it on!!
What’s on deck?
Well, I’m off work today at noon (woooo hoooo!) and I’ve got an entire afternoon mapped out. No appointments, just running errands like crazy. A very good friend and co-worker is having an open house at her new apartment tonight at 7pm. It’s kind of a “girls gone wine” theme, so I need to make sure that I pick out just the right bottle of wine to take to her house. Should be a good time and I’m looking forward to it. I won’t be staying super late though. I told hubster I’d be home by 8 or 8:30pm. As we’ve been like two ships passing in the night lately, I need to be home to spend time with him. Thank goodness he’s an understanding and tolerant husband. He keeps the reins loose, but one of these days he’s gonna reel me in! (That’s not a bad thing).
Saturday is going to be spent at the gym tomorrow morning – early – then home to clean house (trust me, it needs it!). Our neighbor’s daughter, Melinda, is getting married this weekend – tomorrow. We’re invited so we’ll be doing the wedding thing tomorrow night. That family has had a bit of drama in their lives the last few weeks. Their 2nd son, Matt, had a bad motorcycle accident a few weeks ago. He’s still in the hospital but is out of ICU, has his feeding tube removed, and is on the mend. Yay!!! It’ll be a bittersweet wedding as he was to be a groomsman. I’m just thankful that he’s alive and making progress in his recovery.
Sunday? I have my private yoga session, will probably hit the gym at some point during the day, and definitely go see my sister and nieces before they leave to go home. I need to spend time at home too and make a good supper for hubs. I’m thinking roast chicken, garden vegetables sauteed with a olive oil and spices, and smashed potatoes and gravy! Hmmmmmmm. I’m thinking hot-fudge Sunday for dessert!
OK. I’m already exhausted thinking of everything to do! ~LOL~ It’s all good! There will be plenty of time to slow down when the snow flies – which I hope is a LONG time away!
Enjoy the weekend folks!!!
Sherry
Thursday, August 12, 2010
A short night
I’m feeling a little sleep deprived right now. Yesterday was an extremely LONG day – even by my standards.
I was up yesterday at 5:00 for work and didn’t hit my bed for sleep until 1:00 am this morning – and up again at 5:00am for work. Add to that waking up around 2:30 this morning due to the storm that blew through our area. Four hours of sleep is not enough for me. What was going on you ask? Besides the normal day of work, I had yoga classes last night (rescheduled from my normal evening of Thursday – tonight- due to availability of The Bunker). I then made a quick trip to the grocery store for the “emergency list of items” my hubster said we couldn’t “live without”, you know….pop, ketchup, toilet paper, bread, and the most important…… chocolate! ~L~
Then up to the hospital to see my sister Peggy who had surgery yesterday. Nothing serious, though she will be in the hospital for a few days. They had her on morphine post-op and apparently she got a little wild with the staff (chuckle). My nieces are here from Minneapolis and they were relaying just a small bit of events from yesterday afternoon. Oh my! I think she needs to wear a medic-alert braclet so that she never gets that stuff ever again! So the girls could eat, I stayed until 9:30pm last night –long enough to see that she got her pain meds (no morphine) and that she was resting comfortably.
Home by 10:00pm only to find a message that hubs was going to be harvesting as “late as he could go” to try and finish the oats before it stormed. I could have gone to bed but I hadn’t eaten yet, and I know that he hadn’t either. Sooooooo….we ate supper last night at midnight. Yeah….I know!!! NOT good for the digestive system at all. I made something light – as much as I could – and we sat together and ate and discussed the days events (as much as we could between bites of food and falling asleep). ~L~
The bonus to yesterday was that I had two great yoga classes, I got to talk with my sisters, and I saw Joan and Karen (nieces)!
So yeah, it was a short night!
Sherry
Sunday, August 8, 2010
My 1st weekend home in weeks!
Yes, I FINALLY have a weekend home and nothing, absolutely NOTHING planned. Yeah!! Now, I’d like to say that I’m being productive on the home front – you know, cleaning, cooking, baking, being Suzy-homemaker and all that jazz. Yeah….not so much! ~L~
Nope, I’m enjoying the afternoon and roaming around the house looking at all the projects that I should be tackling, then promptly sitting down at the computer to play on FB, download music, update blogs, or even search for new and interesting books to read for the winter days ahead. Productive –schmuctive! ~L~ (That’s a new word! You heard it here first!)
I’ve been living life with both guns blazing recently. Do not get me wrong, I’m enjoying the hell out of it. But every once in a while, a person needs a little downtime to rejuvenate the body and the spirit and prepare oneself for the days ahead.
I have been cooking hubster some meals this weekend. Trust me, that in of itself is an accomplishment. We have a saying at my house, “when the smoke alarm goes off, supper is ready!” ~LOL~ Ask him, he’ll verify it wholeheartedly!! It’s not that I’m not a good cook, it’s just that when I cook I tend to do it like everything else in my life…hmmm…fast…~L~ I admire men who cook fabulous meals. I know of two men in my life (friends) that do a lot of cooking in their households. Not only do they do it, they seemingly ENJOY doing it too. Relaying how their rack of lamb turned out tender and juicy, or the roasted chicken pasta primavera (from scratch, mind you!) was pure orgasmic. (I’ll never look at pasta primavera the same way again!) You ROCK!! Cooking isn’t my forte at all, but one must eat to survive and that pretty much says it all.
Cleaning? That’s an entirely different story. Ok, maybe it’s similar in the fact that I do NOT enjoy doing that either. ~L~ I would much rather be out playing than inside doing mundane household chores like mucking out the kitty litter, folding unmentionables, and doing the dishes. But I also do not want the Department of Health to condemn my home! ~L~ I must say though, that while I AM doing some of those mundane chores, I have the music blaring (this IS me we’re talking about!) and I’m having absolutely wonderful daydreams about jetting off to Greece to explore the Mediterranean, Australia to see the Blue Mountains, or even sitting on a ocean side beach watching the waves roll in to shore while watching the beautiful sunrise. Then the dryer buzzer goes off and totally spoils the daydream! Hrrrrrrmmmph!!
It’s not that I’m irresponsible or do not appreciate what I have, as some people would gather from this writing. Trust me, I know what I have and I appreciate it every day! It’s about me living life and wanting to experience so much and not wanting to waste the life that I live on doing the mundane things. (My critics would say that I need to grow up). To each his own. I’m so past what others think of me.
My motto again? Yes, that’s right, ”Life is too short!”
So this weekend has been totally about refueling my gas tanks for the upcoming weeks. If I indulge in a few fantasies and daydreams along the way, so be it! It’s all about life people…and livin it good!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Palm Trees and Blue Sky
Ok…. Maybe not here, but in my sunshiny world, I’m thinking I’m sitting on a beach somewhere looking at nothing but blue skies and palm trees! Oh, how I wish! ~L~
This week has been an absolutely great week! It kind of makes up from the week from hell last week. It’s actually quite funny how things work out. We need to have those rough weeks to make us appreciate the good ones that come along.
So what is going on in my world this morning? Not a darn thing…. ~L~
I absolutely LOVE Thursdays!! Why? you ask…. Well, it’s like this. It’s the prelude to the weekend. Peeps are gearing up for the R & R of the weekend. They’re finishing up classes, work obligations, clearing their calendars of everything except all of the fun that they are going to have over the weekend.
Myself, I FINALLY have a weekend where I don’t have anything going on. While I’ve been looking forward to a little down time on the social calendar, I’m a little sad because that means I really should stay home and give the house a little TLC. Notice I say “SHOULD”…~L~ Knowing me, I’ll find someone to run amuck with me and we’ll end up going to lunch, a movie, run, bike ride, etc. What is my motto these days?? C’mon peeps, you’ve heard me say it before… Yesssssssss, that’s it!! “Life is too short to clean house!!” ~L~
Have a darn good Thursday!!
Sherry Bo-Berry!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Life in the Fast Lane
Every weekend of July was pretty much packed with events. I enjoyed each and every one of them too. Never let it be said that this girl didn’t have her heart in anything. Nope. I jumped in with both feet and partied like I was a rockstar wannabee!
See, my thoughts are this…. Life is too freakin short to be staying home during the summer when the weather has been superb! I mean, REALLY !!! We’ve actually HAD summertime weather around these parts and it’s been fantabulous. Beautiful sunrises, gorgeous sunsets and the days have been warm, sunny and divine. We really couldn’t ask for more….except MORE….know what I mean?
What has been going on to get me in this good mood today….a MONDAY at that?
1) Adrian 125th Celebration (see previous post for my thoughts on that wild weekend!)
2) College Reunion! THAT was spectacular. Though we were small in numbers, it was absolutely wonderful to connect with people that I haven’t seen in 20 years. I was stoked to just sit and relax, sip a few beers and listen to what has been happening with them over the years. These people were my family for 4 years. While it’s been many years between our last meeting, that family connection is still there.
3) I was able to connect with a friend who will be leaving the country for quite a few years. Though we haven’t been super close friends, I admire them and all that they’ve done with their life. They are strong, confident, know what they want and go after it with both guns blazing. I do not know when – or if – our paths will ever cross again, but it was nice to spend time together and know that we connected on a deeper level. As I told them, “you’ll always be in my thoughts.”
4) Connecting with friends, if even for an hour or two, to say “hey! I appreciate you.” We had a “staff debriefing” (OK…HAPPY HOUR!) recently. What fun to sit with fellow co-workers and let our hair down for a while. That was the first of many to come, I’m sure. Since I seem to be the coordinator of this particular event….you can BET on it!
5) Dance. Oh my gosh! I LOVE to dance but seldom get the chance to do so. A co-worker was married this weekend. Quite a few of the staff were in attendance at the dance it was great fun to sit and visit and, of course, dance. To those whose feet I stepped on- literally…I’m Sorry!
6) We have a Doctor in the family! Yes, my god-daughter Joan is now a PhD of Cancer Biology. She is such a brilliant young lady and I admire her for her work etchics and determination. She starts the last two years of her medical school now. Yes, you heard correctly. In 2012 she’ll be a MD, PhD. Can you say…PROUD?!!!
7) Time with Blaine. As if 1-6 weren’t enough to make me smile, I spent an entire afternoon with my guy Blaine. He had a rough week last week, so my goal was to spend some time with him and hopefully help him out a bit around his apartment as well as boost his spirits. As usual, he boosted mine.
Yes….the summer is going fast, but I’m living it in the fast lane, so guess I can’t complain!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Forgiveness...
Wow. Shocked and surprised, to say the least. To carry the burden of a grudge or hatred is huge...but for 20+ years? I cannot imagine how this person feels to have tracked me down after all this time to tell me they were sorry.
All I know is how I was feeling when I read the message.
They weren't expecting a reply to the message, but I gave them one anyway.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Killer workout
Well, I had another killer session with Mark this afternoon. He kicked my ass once again. Just when I was getting used to the program he had me on, he went and switched it up on me. Now I have a whole new routine to whine about! ~LOL~ Seriously, I think I can handle this one. It has alot more combination of legs and arms (lunge with arm curls, etc), and core work. I think I’ll like it. I just need to find the time to get to the gym more. These summer months aren’t all that conducive to hitting the gym; too much other fun stuff to do. Like, drag races, Adrian’s 125th celebration, weddings, dances, etc.
I need more motivation and maybe the scale is going to be the motivation. I nearly croaked last Monday when I stepped on the scale and it showed that I had gained 4 pounds over the weekend! OH my gosh!!! I wasn’t pleased then immediately started cursing my slowing metabolism. So Mark…if you’re reading this…no matter what I say…BRING IT ON!!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Just a thought.....
So when someone says to me, “My, you look good today.” ……
What does that mean?
Did I look bad yesterday and they didn’t want to hurt my feelings and say anything?
What about the other 364 days of the year? Did I look bad then too, or just “not good” as opposed to “looking good today.” And really, what does “good” mean?
Could it mean that I look healthy, happy, and full of life. Or does it mean “good” in the way of “you are breathing and have a pulse, so you are good.”
Might it mean that I’m particularly strikingly beautiful today (in which case the subject needs to have their eyes examined or stop drinking entirely)! (hehehe)
Thoughts to ponder…… J
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Another fabulous weekend!
Friday night started out with a surprise birthday party for our friend Karen. Surprise it was! Her birthday isn't until Wednesday! She turns 50 this year. I keep telling her that 50 is the new 30 and to not stress out over it. Easier said than done (my time is coming in a few years!).
I wanted to hit the fair also on Friday and listen to a band (Nightrider) that was popular around these parts in the late 70's and early 80's. No such luck. Hubster and I stayed at the birthday until 10pm then came home and watched a movie (Planet of the Apes - new version with Mark Wahlberg). I tell you what.... I loved the first movie with Charlton Heston, but this one was very good too. Couldn't believe I was watching a movie about apes, but oh well....~L~
Saturday was a huge day for me. My first Saturday yoga class started up again on at 8:30 - 9:30am. It was awesome to move and flow with the breath and spend the morning with a couple of great ladies. We didn't waste any time getting out of there though. The parade started at 9:30 and I needed to pick up mother-in-law and find a good spot to watch the festivities. As luck would have it, we drove down a side street there just happened to be a parking spot with our name out. Not only that, it was right along the parade route! Yes! We jumped out, staked out our spot in front of a vehicle and sat on the grass so that we could watch it pass by on the street. That was short lived though, as the pesky little nats were flying around us and making it a little uncomfortable. As we were getting up and standing to watch the parade, the gentleman - whose care we were standing in front of - came out and asked us if we wanted to use the lawn chairs he had in the back of his vehicle. Hello!! What a nice man. We sat in style and watched the floats, cars, machinery, horses, and politicians (no, they are not one in the same!) pass in front of us. It was a little toasty, but that was even taken care of. Parade walkers from a local church were handing out bottles of water. Sweet!.
Ella and I hotfooted it up to Perkins afterwards to had lunch then I dropped her off and headed to the gym. I was one of a few people in the gym so that was nice...no fighting for the equipment. That is always a bonus. Not only that, but one of the men there was someone that I've only met a few times. He had come to my yoga class and I'd also seen him at the gym a time before. But yesterday we got to talking a little more in depth and it was truly enjoyable! Laughing and talking with him sure made the time on the elliptical go a heck of a lot faster. So Brad, if you see this post....a huge thank you for making the time go a bit faster, plus it was great getting to know you a little better in the process! PS: There was a reason our paths crossed again yesterday. :-)
Rodeo anyone? Yes, hubster and I went to the rodeo again this year. I don't know what it is about rodeos...sitting out in the element and watching young men and women do their thing. Maybe it's the beautiful horses, the expertise of the riders, the fresh air, dust.....who knows. One thing is for sure, I love it!! The only thing they didn't have was foot long hot dogs! ~L~ Hey! It is NOT the fair unless you have a foot long hot dog and a beer to wash it down! Which is precisely what we did........headed to the fair and stopped at the first hot dog we saw!..Hmmmmmm, was it good! Something about fair food that gets me every year. (Maybe its the fact that I don't have to cook it...OR...it comes with beer!) Either way, a win-win situation! ~LOL~
Today was another good day. Got up, sat on the deck and drank some coffee, headed in to do yoga with a student (with whom I shared amazing energy with today!), then off to the gym for a killer session on the elliptical.
Weekends are great ...just because I can relax.....but when I get weekends like last week and this week....well, weekends are just Fantabulous!!! (PS: too bad they are so short!).
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
A fantabulous 4th of July holiday weekend!
Oh my goodness! This one will go down in to the memory banks.
I had such a great weekend with my family. Saturday night was spent at my sister’s house. My brother Ron and his wife were in town doing some electrical work for Peggy and were staying overnight. So Peg had me and Tom, my brother Terry and wife Marna, and Yentz (sp), a German co-worker from Bremen over for supper. What a great time we had!! Laughing and joking around, drinking a little, eating a lot! It was wonderful!!. We stayed way past my bedtime though.
I was so tired on Sunday morning, but NOT too tired to accept another invitation for brunch at my sisters house! (hehehe)
Peggy, Ron, Pearl and I had a scrumptious breakfast (thank you Peggy!), and then headed out for a drive around the hometown area. We stopped down at the cemetary to visit the graves of Mom, Dad, and Earl (a few tears were shed there). We then headed out on the back roads of the countryside – testing our memories on “who lived there?” or “didn’t that used to be ‘so-and-so’s’ place”?. All the while telling stories on what happened on those backroads. No worries Peg and Ron, what was said in the car STAYS in the car! J Of course, us being Schulzs, we had a cooler of drinks (OK, some beer!) with us to help alleviate the thirst because of how hot it was outside. J J
Next stop was Mom and Dad’s place. We cried when we stopped in at the home place. Silence filled the car as we looked at nothing but a corn field. There was nothing to even indicate that there was once a thriving farm there; nothing except a small remnant of driveway and our memories. It all flooded back to the front of my mind like it was just yesterday. Family picnics, sleding down the snowpile, Dad walking across the yard to the house, Mom playing piano and tending to her beautiful flower gardens, kids (grandchildren) playing on the lawn, Terry riding horse,….. brings a lump to my throat even now just typing this. Good times, great memories!
We proceeded to Terry and Marna’s home from there. They weren’t home, but we didn’t mind. We raided their beer supply and sat on their patio enjoying the solitude and discussing anything and everything that came to mind. We decided to leave a little calling card for them and stacked the empy beer cans and wine coolers by their front door. Wasn’t much of a calling card as I had left a message earlier on their phone telling them we were going to be in the area. Brother Terry said he knew immediately who it was, even before hearing the voice message! (I need to seriously work on my M.O!).
By the time it was all said and done, this weekend was a BLAST! And I’ll treasure the time spent with my family!!
Sherry
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Diagnosis requested
So, when I attempt to leave my house three times and each time I turn back to make sure that I turned the iron off, is it:
1. cautiousness (because I don’t want the house to burn down and it be your fault),
2. habit (because this happens every time I use the iron),
3. short term memory loss (c’mon….three times within 15 minutes!!??!!!)
4. OCD (if I start doing things in “3’s” it’s going to suck big time!).
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Life in general
Hello blogstalkers!!! Hope this finds you all doing well and good.
Personally, I’m doing good also. It’s been a little while since my last post to this blog, so thought I’d better check in and let you all know what is going on in my life. In one word…. Nothing! (hahahaha). Well, not entirely true. Nothing HUGE has been going on; I haven’t won the lottery, I haven’t gone anywhere exotic or exciting, and I haven’t gotten to buy anything extravagant or decadent lately. But, there have been a few little things that have gone on that are just as gratifying, if not more so.
I’ve gotten to spend some time with good friends lately. I love it when that happens. It seems that life is always so busy for everyone that it takes an act of congress to get together and enjoy each other’s company. We vow to not let it “go so long”….but sometimes good intentions go awry. The best thing is that the minute we do get together, it’s like it was just yesterday that we last saw each other or spoke to each other. That’s a good sign of friendship – picking up where you left off.
This past weekend I went down to Adrian for another dusk-to-dawn wiffleball tournament. Let me tell you….. you haven’t experienced life until you’ve gone to one of these!! Freakin Hilarious! Good thing that there is “zero” athleticism with this game! The facility where I work had maybe 4 teams at this tournament, which was great to see! Mitch and Lynette opened up their home once more and hosted a cookout prior to the games starting. I was able to spend time with co-workers and catch up on what has been happening in their lives. Of course, some cold refreshments were enjoyed along with all of the scrumptious food! I even went for a ride on an ATV giving Tim a grand tour of Adrian. (That took a whole whopping 5 minutes!).
My team lost every single game. Not surprising…… but we had fun and gave it our best shot! As much as I had intended to stay and “REALLY” let my hair down, I ended up leaving about 1: 45 in the morning. This chick isn’t quite the night owl that I used to be. (and no, that doesn’t mean that I’m getting old!) (hahahaha).
So, that’s it in a nutshell ….life in general is pretty good.
Until next time,
Sherry
Friday, June 18, 2010
Phone Conversation with Hubster
Hubster: “I need a new phone.”
Me: “Ok, why do you need a new phone?”
Hubster: “Cuz a tree fell on me and smashed my phone.”
Me: “Never mind the stupid phone! How are you? Are you hurt?”
Hubster: “Branch poked in to my leg….not bad. I need a new phone.”
(rolls eyes….) This coming from the man who 15 years was going to divorce me cuz he didn’t want a cell phone.
A freakin tree falls on the man and he’s more concerned with his phone than his body. (hahahahahaha) J
Friday, June 11, 2010
Let Go...
“I vow to let go of all worries and anxiety in order to be light and free.” - Thich Nhat Hanh
Those words are really resonating within me today. I’ve been experiencing some health issues lately (nothing big, so no need to worry). I do not know why, but it seems to be human nature to freak out when something isn’t quite right on the health front. My immediate thoughts are “Oh no!!! That twinge in my knee means that I’m going to have knee surgery! Then I’ll be laid up on sick leave and I won’t be able to teach yoga.!” Like how sad is that?! Geeez! The next morning I did not even know that I had a knee -no pain. I basically wasted an entire day thinking of doom and gloom when I should have been enjoying the sunshine and being “light and free.”
It’s one of those things that I teach in yoga class…..”let go, live in the present”. Hard to do some days, I know this from experience. I’m trying hard to put things in the right perspective and not to get ahead of myself. I want to spend my energy on the positive and not on the negatives. I want to spend my time “doing now” and not worry about “what if”. I want to live “in the present” and not dwell on the past.
I was talking to a student after class the other night and we were discussing yoga and what inspires us. We both learned that we are inspired by this Sanskit verse:
Look well to this day
For yesterday is but a dream
And tomorrow is but a vision.
But today well lived
Makes yesterday a dream of happiness
And tomorrow a vision of hope.
Look well to this day.
Namaste’
Sherry
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
A traveler I am not...
I mean really! I have my yoga clothes, my non-yoga clothes, my workout clothes (not to be confused with the yoga clothes), my unmentionables (ummm...guess they are mentioned here, so does that still make them "unmetionables"?), my toiletries, hair goop, vitamins (so I have lots of energy for four days of yoga!), my yoga bag, my yoga mats, my snacks (to keep up energy during yoga!), two water bottles, my yoga books (continuing education you know!), etc.
I'm going to have to tone it down a little bit I think as poor niece Joan and nephew Matt will not let me come again next year. On second thought - if I bring a cooler of Schutt Grade-A Choice beef......?????
Anywho...if you haven't already figured it out, I'm heading towards Minneapolis for four days of yoga (i.e. continuing education). I'm excited and nervous! I'm another year older and I hope that my body holds out. I'm going with the premise that I'm young at heart and I might just show those 20-somethings a thing or two! (hehehehe). I'll try and relax and enjoy the experience. After all, yoga is about acceptance, non-judgement, and letting go of competition. I'm going to live in the moment, absorb all that I can from the instructors and find renewal in my yoga spirit.
And if that doesn't work - bring on the wine! (hehehehe)
I'll be away from the blogs for a few days but you all can catch up with me through Twitter. http://twitter.com/sherryschutt - which also posts to the right hand side of this blog. I'll try to keep you informed and let you know how I'm doing!
PS: Joan says she has lotsa ice packs and Advil on hand for me. Yeah! (hehehe) Oh yeah....Pray for me!!
Namaste'
Sherry