I just love reading all your blogposts!! Sometimes I even bop out of reader to the actual page to leave a comment. But I keep forgetting that I should be posting also.
I have swum/swam 5 miles in each of the last 3 weeks!! Wow, I impress myself. This week was particularly hard, as I went to the temple wednesday which is one of my swimming days. I was determined I was going to do the 5 miles anyway. Monday, I swam 3 miles. It made me get my 5, but I don't think I should ever do that again. I swam 2 miles yesterday.
I think that I should cut my swimming to 3 miles per week so that I am not so trashed on the day after. I also have other temple trips scheduled. I want to try to do some other form of exercise on the alternate days (richard with the 75 year old silver foxes that I can not keep up with) either a dvd or yoga or something. Now, I am so wasted on T/TH that resting is about it.
I love being able to skype with my peeps.
Speaking of peeps, I have seen easter peeps in the stores already. Didn't we just do mardi gras, or fat tuesday, and ash wednesday??? They must store well. And it made me think of Ryan and the peeps for academic tounaments. Did you burn them, Ryan?? or what did you do with them for luck??
I saw my old friend Vicky Shackelton at the temple on wednesday. That was nice. She told me she keeps up with me on my blog. Hi, Vicky! I had no idea she was reading. But when I came home I wondered, yeah, but how do "I" keep up with "you"??
I finally installed this software and a little bit of hardware on my computer that lets me make DVDs out of my VHS tapes. I did Princess Bride and Richard Simmons "Sweating to the Oldies". Dad and I watched Princess Bride for our date. The picture was so good. But about 1/2 way into it, suddenly the voices didn't match the lips, which was annoying. By the end the lips were a whole sentence behind, not to mention the sound effects. Door slams in sound.....wait....wait....the door closes onscreen. Makes me wonder about Richard (Sichard). Do I move to the screen or to the sound???
I played a little sims2 the last couple of weeks. Of course, the new comp has vista which doesn't like it. I have to start it from the disc in My Computer. I made all my kids with families. I had to make Kennedy and Jenna kids in order to let Ezra and Katie be toddlers. I made my own standard family from the original Sims, Prince and Claire Charming. This is who I play so that none of the others grow up. I can't play too often, I think I played 3 or 4 times max. Otherwise, I get lost in the game and my butt and back hurt and nothing got done at home.
Well, it is almost time for my lights to end so I will close. Just remember I love you even when I don't post. But you guys all HAVE to post :))
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
as long as I have meme'd once
Here is my 25 things. Nobody is tagged. I don't do that as well as I don't give names for tupperware hostesses or life insurance sales.
1. My first career choice was acting.
2. When I went to college, I changed majors 4 times.
3. One change was before I even got to college.
4. I want to learn lotsa lotsa languages, including arabic, hebrew, mandarin, french, spanish (better), german.
5. I didn't know that my serial depression was PMS related until after I was divorced. So, maybe 28-29?? It explained so much.
6. I would like to have had more children. Only I want them as adults. now.
7. I want to live near all my children and grandchildren. Okay, so you already knew that one.
8. I hate the texture of mushrooms. It's not the taste, it's the texture.
7. I love my vita-mix. I'd buy one for all my children if I could.
8. My brother Dave and I used to sing show tunes in the dining room while listening to records. I think we were best at Peter Pan and Mary Poppins.
9. Dave was going to come with me when I was going to run away from home when I was about 5. He was 2. He had a soggy diaper that hung down to his knees. My mom said, "see ya".
10. I would have made a darn good excellent midwife. I still have sorrow about not getting to practice.
11. One of my first purchases after my divorce was my king size waterbed. We still use the frame, only now it has a real mattress.
12. Peanut butter and chocolate: a heavenly duo.
13. I loved driving my van, both the VW and the caravan. I'd like to buy a Sienna or Odyssey.
14. Truly, I am a blonde. Why my hair won't cooperate is beyond me.
15. I swam 5 miles this week. 1 mile on Wednesday, and 2 on both friday and monday.
16. Fettucine Alfredo is nectar to the gods. Esp with chicken and/or shrimp.
17. I want to move to somewhere sunnier. But I also would hate leaving friendships of over 20 years.
18. I really love my grandkids. I miss them. I hate not being a bigger part of their lives.
19. I am married forever. I love my husband. He is just right for me. Hope he feels the same.
20. I am so happy to look at Dan now and know he GETS it about LDS. I wasn't so sure growing up.
21. I have a secret (well not very well kept) adopted son in Canada.
22. I quit drama club in my senior year in high school because the advisors insisted on producing "Our Town". I maintained that this was an English teachers' pick and that it was one of the most boring shows known to man.
23. I am great at Texttwist. Textwist II is harder and I don't like it as much. No hints about the big word by the words you already guessed on the side.
24. I was the Monopoly champion of our neighborhood. No one wanted to play with me.
25. I have a baby pillow since I was pregnant with Dan. They have had various incarnations, but I alwasy sleep with one still.
26. To make up for #7. I went to Perus as an exchange student in high school for 9 weeks. We went with another larger group of exchange students to Cuzco/ Machu Picchu. We all got altitude sickness, and convinced our chaperone to stay an extra day to make up for the sick day. While eating at an outdoor place, we saw the plane carrying the entire other group of exchange students crash into the mountains. No survivors.
1. My first career choice was acting.
2. When I went to college, I changed majors 4 times.
3. One change was before I even got to college.
4. I want to learn lotsa lotsa languages, including arabic, hebrew, mandarin, french, spanish (better), german.
5. I didn't know that my serial depression was PMS related until after I was divorced. So, maybe 28-29?? It explained so much.
6. I would like to have had more children. Only I want them as adults. now.
7. I want to live near all my children and grandchildren. Okay, so you already knew that one.
8. I hate the texture of mushrooms. It's not the taste, it's the texture.
7. I love my vita-mix. I'd buy one for all my children if I could.
8. My brother Dave and I used to sing show tunes in the dining room while listening to records. I think we were best at Peter Pan and Mary Poppins.
9. Dave was going to come with me when I was going to run away from home when I was about 5. He was 2. He had a soggy diaper that hung down to his knees. My mom said, "see ya".
10. I would have made a darn good excellent midwife. I still have sorrow about not getting to practice.
11. One of my first purchases after my divorce was my king size waterbed. We still use the frame, only now it has a real mattress.
12. Peanut butter and chocolate: a heavenly duo.
13. I loved driving my van, both the VW and the caravan. I'd like to buy a Sienna or Odyssey.
14. Truly, I am a blonde. Why my hair won't cooperate is beyond me.
15. I swam 5 miles this week. 1 mile on Wednesday, and 2 on both friday and monday.
16. Fettucine Alfredo is nectar to the gods. Esp with chicken and/or shrimp.
17. I want to move to somewhere sunnier. But I also would hate leaving friendships of over 20 years.
18. I really love my grandkids. I miss them. I hate not being a bigger part of their lives.
19. I am married forever. I love my husband. He is just right for me. Hope he feels the same.
20. I am so happy to look at Dan now and know he GETS it about LDS. I wasn't so sure growing up.
21. I have a secret (well not very well kept) adopted son in Canada.
22. I quit drama club in my senior year in high school because the advisors insisted on producing "Our Town". I maintained that this was an English teachers' pick and that it was one of the most boring shows known to man.
23. I am great at Texttwist. Textwist II is harder and I don't like it as much. No hints about the big word by the words you already guessed on the side.
24. I was the Monopoly champion of our neighborhood. No one wanted to play with me.
25. I have a baby pillow since I was pregnant with Dan. They have had various incarnations, but I alwasy sleep with one still.
26. To make up for #7. I went to Perus as an exchange student in high school for 9 weeks. We went with another larger group of exchange students to Cuzco/ Machu Picchu. We all got altitude sickness, and convinced our chaperone to stay an extra day to make up for the sick day. While eating at an outdoor place, we saw the plane carrying the entire other group of exchange students crash into the mountains. No survivors.
I am actually doing a meme
How long have you been together?
almost 27 years, married for almost 26
How long did you know each other before you started dating?
I met him at tithing settlement (he was the clerk). We started "dating" in March or April
Who asked who out?
He asked me. To see his kites he made at his home. And his parents were GONE.
How old are each of you?
I am old. He is a babe at 55.
Whose siblings do/ did you see the most?
Now it seems like my fam. We do the whole condo thing with his fam every 2 years.
Do you have any children together?
2 together and 2 together in the temple and by love. makes 4.
What about pets?
Die, Die, Die.
Which situation is the hardest on you as a couple?
when we are both depressed at the same time. or when a decision is needed and he needs to make it but I can't stand to wait and i bite my tongue waiting for him to make it but he doesnt........etc. etc. etc.
Did you go to the same school?
nope
Are you from the same home town?
Kind of. I grew up in Parma and he spent most of his years in RR.
Who is the smartest?
I think I am.
Who is the most sensitive?
tie
Where do you eat out most as a couple?
Macaroni grill, Olive Garden, Danny Boy's.
Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple?
Here to Oregon and back.
Who has the craziest ex’s?
there is only one ex. mine.
Who has the worst temper?
Me.
Who hogs the bed?
Me. On the king size bed, he huddles near the edge in mummy pose.
Who is more stubborn?
me.
Who is more jealous?
Neither one of us.
Who does the cooking?
both of us. When I don't, he does. And he does pizza.
Who is more social?
me
Who is the neat Freak?
he is.
Who wakes up earlier?
What a dumb question. I will give you a hint. It is not me.
Where was your first date?
seeing the kites. or a dinner for the RS birthday.
Who has the bigger family?
same. we are both of 5 children families.
Do you get flowers often?
not since the wholesale flower company in the adjoining building left. He and all his pals would dumpster dive for the flowers the company couldn't sell. They were still nice, and I appreciated the thought.
How do you spend the holidays?
With family. Always low-key. Just hanging out.
How long did it take to get serious?
Depends who you ask. I was committed by summer. He was getting hot/cold feet for a loooooonnnnng time.
Who does the laundry?
me. unless i can't or he is home while i am gallivanting.
Who drives when you are together?
Usually him. Always him if it is dark outside, cause I don't see well in the dark. And he eats lots of oranges.
Is your family still growing?
Only with grandchildren
almost 27 years, married for almost 26
How long did you know each other before you started dating?
I met him at tithing settlement (he was the clerk). We started "dating" in March or April
Who asked who out?
He asked me. To see his kites he made at his home. And his parents were GONE.
How old are each of you?
I am old. He is a babe at 55.
Whose siblings do/ did you see the most?
Now it seems like my fam. We do the whole condo thing with his fam every 2 years.
Do you have any children together?
2 together and 2 together in the temple and by love. makes 4.
What about pets?
Die, Die, Die.
Which situation is the hardest on you as a couple?
when we are both depressed at the same time. or when a decision is needed and he needs to make it but I can't stand to wait and i bite my tongue waiting for him to make it but he doesnt........etc. etc. etc.
Did you go to the same school?
nope
Are you from the same home town?
Kind of. I grew up in Parma and he spent most of his years in RR.
Who is the smartest?
I think I am.
Who is the most sensitive?
tie
Where do you eat out most as a couple?
Macaroni grill, Olive Garden, Danny Boy's.
Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple?
Here to Oregon and back.
Who has the craziest ex’s?
there is only one ex. mine.
Who has the worst temper?
Me.
Who hogs the bed?
Me. On the king size bed, he huddles near the edge in mummy pose.
Who is more stubborn?
me.
Who is more jealous?
Neither one of us.
Who does the cooking?
both of us. When I don't, he does. And he does pizza.
Who is more social?
me
Who is the neat Freak?
he is.
Who wakes up earlier?
What a dumb question. I will give you a hint. It is not me.
Where was your first date?
seeing the kites. or a dinner for the RS birthday.
Who has the bigger family?
same. we are both of 5 children families.
Do you get flowers often?
not since the wholesale flower company in the adjoining building left. He and all his pals would dumpster dive for the flowers the company couldn't sell. They were still nice, and I appreciated the thought.
How do you spend the holidays?
With family. Always low-key. Just hanging out.
How long did it take to get serious?
Depends who you ask. I was committed by summer. He was getting hot/cold feet for a loooooonnnnng time.
Who does the laundry?
me. unless i can't or he is home while i am gallivanting.
Who drives when you are together?
Usually him. Always him if it is dark outside, cause I don't see well in the dark. And he eats lots of oranges.
Is your family still growing?
Only with grandchildren
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Haiku
I am "sundowning"
like an alzheimer's patient.
Without alzheimer's.
When the sun goes down,
So do I. Into the pit
of despair. I need sleep.
If I could sleep when
I go to bed, things would be
extremely better.
Letting people know
that I am having trouble
has helped some. Thank you.
Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep
Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep
Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep .
like an alzheimer's patient.
Without alzheimer's.
When the sun goes down,
So do I. Into the pit
of despair. I need sleep.
If I could sleep when
I go to bed, things would be
extremely better.
Letting people know
that I am having trouble
has helped some. Thank you.
Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep
Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep
Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep .
Monday, February 09, 2009
Depression
I daydream about knives and hammers with long nails, concrete abutments, bridges over deep valleys. I understand cutting. I want to die. how about now?
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Swimsuit Issue and other pornography
Here is a great joke to tell to the men who buy magazines whose covers sport all-but-naked women in a variety of salacious poses. Ready? This came from Prairie Home Companion.
Did you know that Playboy now has a magazine exclusively for married men?
"Really?" Yes! Every single month, it has the exact same centerfold.
Did you know that Playboy now has a magazine exclusively for married men?
"Really?" Yes! Every single month, it has the exact same centerfold.
Monday, February 02, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Workin' out
So, one of the things I really like about my gym is that it is so non-judgemental. I am breaking my own cardinal rule here, but, really. Who ever thought there would be plumber swimsuits??
cartoon deleted because of copyright.
This guy, older is working out in the pool. Good for him. But his swimsuit is from a million years ago when he only weighed 280. It used to be blue, I think, from the edges. It is now translucent grey/white. NO, I can't see anything through it, you dirty old people...I am not looking there. But it doesn't pull up over his belly in front, and, in the back---plumber!! ewwwww.
The other day when I was swimming, I saw him with a new swimsuit. And I rejoiced for him. Glad he found the money. But wait--they are STILL plumber pants. What is wrong with this guy?? I shook my head.
Maybe 20 minutes later, I see the original guy. No, he didn't buy a new suit. That was ANOTHER guy. 2 plumbers in one gym. There oughta be a law.
cartoon deleted because of copyright.
cartoon deleted because of copyright.
This guy, older is working out in the pool. Good for him. But his swimsuit is from a million years ago when he only weighed 280. It used to be blue, I think, from the edges. It is now translucent grey/white. NO, I can't see anything through it, you dirty old people...I am not looking there. But it doesn't pull up over his belly in front, and, in the back---plumber!! ewwwww.
The other day when I was swimming, I saw him with a new swimsuit. And I rejoiced for him. Glad he found the money. But wait--they are STILL plumber pants. What is wrong with this guy?? I shook my head.
Maybe 20 minutes later, I see the original guy. No, he didn't buy a new suit. That was ANOTHER guy. 2 plumbers in one gym. There oughta be a law.
cartoon deleted because of copyright.
More star wars
and yes, it is clean to watch in front of children...but you won't be able to hear it. It is hard understanding in silence. but worth it.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
"Star wars trilogy" by someone who hasn't seen the movies
Well, now we know everything George Lucas knows.
Star Wars: Retold (by someone who hasn't seen it) from Joe Nicolosi on Vimeo.
Star Wars: Retold (by someone who hasn't seen it) from Joe Nicolosi on Vimeo.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
The "MOM song"
I just noticed that my copy of the mom song below has been removed and is no longer available. Glad I wrote down the words.
more exercise
I posted this on my guai forum. Thought I'd post it here for a record.
I have felt for a couple of weeks that I should share my exercise experience in case they may help someone else. I started using Lifeworks, my gym, in January 2005. This gym has all the machines, bikes, cardio, etc. But I went because it had a regular pool (83 degrees), a warm pool (93 degrees), and a hot tub. I pretty much wasn't able to move at that time. My husband and I decided that although $50 a month was a lot of money for us, that I needed to do SOMETHING to help my fibro besides taking a zillion meds, which left me well enough as long as I stayed in bed.
My initial goal was to go twice a week to hang out in the warm pool and the hot tub. I didn't have to do anything in the water except move my arms or legs if I felt that I could. Some days, all I did was hang on a noodle for 45 minutes. But, I HAD to go, that was the rule. I'd be so exhausted after hanging, that I had to sit down to shower. And take a break between washing my hair and rinsing. I would drive home and be in pain for a day and a half. That's STUPID. I didn't do anything to deserve such pain. But I had to admit, the warm and hot water felt delicious, even on days that I couldn't move. I worked up to an hour three times a week. I would see all the old ladies doing their water exercise class and knew that I couldn't do it. That's okay, I said, you just have to show up. One time, it was feeling so good that I hung on the noodle for an extra 45 minutes to an hour. I mean, I wasn't DOING anything. Mistake. Even just hanging in the water, you are making minute adjustments to the action of the waves when other people move. I hurt a lot after that time, but it taught me that just hanging there WAS a workout.
Within a few months, I could walk in the warm pool for a short time. It was probably10-15 feet across. Some days I did a few lengths, somedays, I would just hang. I remember some times that I was so exhausted at the end that the keypad to get into my locker to get my shower stuff would be a trial. Because my fingers would "stutter" in fatigue. It still took me a day and a half to recover.
Probably in that first year, the warm pool was crowded doing "laps". So, I would go to the regular pool, regulation length, and walk a lap or more. Then, my reward was to go to the warm pool to hang out. And the hot tub. As I got better at doing the walking laps, I spent more time in the regular pool and less in the warm pool. I was up to an hour now, and it only took me a day to recover.
In the summer of 2007, I got the bright idea that the swimming wasn't really helping. We also could use the $50 at home. So, I stopped. What a giant colossal mistake. My shoulders and neck tightened up. My hips and back raged. I needed a backrub/massage from my hubby nearly every night. But, at least I learned. I rejoined in October.
I started doing some swimming. My goal was 4 laps, using 4 different strokes. That way, I figured, I would be using lots of different muscles. Wow, that was harder than I thought. I had to stop every length to get my breathing and heartrate back. It felt awful. But I did it. Then straight to the warm pool and hot tub. No energy for anything else. Sit down showers. Eventually, I could walk the big pool after the 4 swimming laps. When I walked a fair amount, I knew that I could add some more swimming and less walking. Good days and bad, still. And all I HAD to do was come and hang in the warm pool. No excuses to not show up. I did the breaststroke, the elementary backstroke, the sidestroke, and the back crawl, I could not and still cannot do the front crawl. Every time I do, I get tendonitis (tennis elbow) in my right arm.
I started Guai in 2008.
Now, I swim 36 laps per session, 3 times a week. That's 1 MILE, folks. I feel so proud of myself when I do it. Every four laps, I move the kickboard to keep count. Yet, sometimes, I still have to talk myself up. "You just have to do twelve laps if you are really feeling bad." "If I did 12, I could do 18--that's half a mile!" If I did 20, I could do 24--that's 2/3 of a mile. If I got to 24, go to 28. From 28, it's 2 laps till the thirties. From 32, why in the world wouldn't I do the whole 36? It only works because I know I can do 36. If I had to quit at 12, that's ok, cause I did 12. I don't want to sound like I am encouraging people to go beyond what their body says to do. It only works for me because I know I can do it. It usually only needs a good night's sleep to recover. I can do easy things right after until bedtime. Sometimes, I just lay in bed and read.
On mondays, I shop for groceries afterward. I am thinking of starting machines on Tuesday/Thursday. Or a DVD at home. I can do some more now, I think.
I remember when I could only do one thing per day with the rest of the day to recover. And that would be a small store, not a walmart or a costco.
Start moving, folks, even if all you can do is hang in the pool. You will be amazed to see where it will get you. I don't believe that guai alone will get you where you want to be. You have to move.
I have felt for a couple of weeks that I should share my exercise experience in case they may help someone else. I started using Lifeworks, my gym, in January 2005. This gym has all the machines, bikes, cardio, etc. But I went because it had a regular pool (83 degrees), a warm pool (93 degrees), and a hot tub. I pretty much wasn't able to move at that time. My husband and I decided that although $50 a month was a lot of money for us, that I needed to do SOMETHING to help my fibro besides taking a zillion meds, which left me well enough as long as I stayed in bed.
My initial goal was to go twice a week to hang out in the warm pool and the hot tub. I didn't have to do anything in the water except move my arms or legs if I felt that I could. Some days, all I did was hang on a noodle for 45 minutes. But, I HAD to go, that was the rule. I'd be so exhausted after hanging, that I had to sit down to shower. And take a break between washing my hair and rinsing. I would drive home and be in pain for a day and a half. That's STUPID. I didn't do anything to deserve such pain. But I had to admit, the warm and hot water felt delicious, even on days that I couldn't move. I worked up to an hour three times a week. I would see all the old ladies doing their water exercise class and knew that I couldn't do it. That's okay, I said, you just have to show up. One time, it was feeling so good that I hung on the noodle for an extra 45 minutes to an hour. I mean, I wasn't DOING anything. Mistake. Even just hanging in the water, you are making minute adjustments to the action of the waves when other people move. I hurt a lot after that time, but it taught me that just hanging there WAS a workout.
Within a few months, I could walk in the warm pool for a short time. It was probably10-15 feet across. Some days I did a few lengths, somedays, I would just hang. I remember some times that I was so exhausted at the end that the keypad to get into my locker to get my shower stuff would be a trial. Because my fingers would "stutter" in fatigue. It still took me a day and a half to recover.
Probably in that first year, the warm pool was crowded doing "laps". So, I would go to the regular pool, regulation length, and walk a lap or more. Then, my reward was to go to the warm pool to hang out. And the hot tub. As I got better at doing the walking laps, I spent more time in the regular pool and less in the warm pool. I was up to an hour now, and it only took me a day to recover.
In the summer of 2007, I got the bright idea that the swimming wasn't really helping. We also could use the $50 at home. So, I stopped. What a giant colossal mistake. My shoulders and neck tightened up. My hips and back raged. I needed a backrub/massage from my hubby nearly every night. But, at least I learned. I rejoined in October.
I started doing some swimming. My goal was 4 laps, using 4 different strokes. That way, I figured, I would be using lots of different muscles. Wow, that was harder than I thought. I had to stop every length to get my breathing and heartrate back. It felt awful. But I did it. Then straight to the warm pool and hot tub. No energy for anything else. Sit down showers. Eventually, I could walk the big pool after the 4 swimming laps. When I walked a fair amount, I knew that I could add some more swimming and less walking. Good days and bad, still. And all I HAD to do was come and hang in the warm pool. No excuses to not show up. I did the breaststroke, the elementary backstroke, the sidestroke, and the back crawl, I could not and still cannot do the front crawl. Every time I do, I get tendonitis (tennis elbow) in my right arm.
I started Guai in 2008.
Now, I swim 36 laps per session, 3 times a week. That's 1 MILE, folks. I feel so proud of myself when I do it. Every four laps, I move the kickboard to keep count. Yet, sometimes, I still have to talk myself up. "You just have to do twelve laps if you are really feeling bad." "If I did 12, I could do 18--that's half a mile!" If I did 20, I could do 24--that's 2/3 of a mile. If I got to 24, go to 28. From 28, it's 2 laps till the thirties. From 32, why in the world wouldn't I do the whole 36? It only works because I know I can do 36. If I had to quit at 12, that's ok, cause I did 12. I don't want to sound like I am encouraging people to go beyond what their body says to do. It only works for me because I know I can do it. It usually only needs a good night's sleep to recover. I can do easy things right after until bedtime. Sometimes, I just lay in bed and read.
On mondays, I shop for groceries afterward. I am thinking of starting machines on Tuesday/Thursday. Or a DVD at home. I can do some more now, I think.
I remember when I could only do one thing per day with the rest of the day to recover. And that would be a small store, not a walmart or a costco.
Start moving, folks, even if all you can do is hang in the pool. You will be amazed to see where it will get you. I don't believe that guai alone will get you where you want to be. You have to move.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
exercise
I am currently (well, not at this actual precise minute) swimming 1 mile three times a week. Yea, me!!
It has been snowing a lot. We got 12" (although dad says it was 10)on saturday, followed by an inch or two sunday, sunday night, monday night...and it's snowing heavily now. Kevin realizes that Debra's house is on a corner again...lots of sidewalk to shovel. They also salt them because I guess Detroiters like lots of lawsuits. I think maybe I will wait to go to Costco to get my drugs, although it is supposed to snow thursday as well. And tomorrow I swim. Usually don't do much after a swim, except mondays when I go to Marc's (hi, kerry!) to get groceries. Costco and BJ's are farther away.
Boy, I have a boring life.
Dad is redoing Kev's old room for an office. He has patched holes and nail holes, primed it all, and painted the trim. Next will come the actual painting, a light beigeish, I think. Then he plans to rip up the carpet for the hardwood floors underneath. If he was only this excited about all house projects!!:)
It has been snowing a lot. We got 12" (although dad says it was 10)on saturday, followed by an inch or two sunday, sunday night, monday night...and it's snowing heavily now. Kevin realizes that Debra's house is on a corner again...lots of sidewalk to shovel. They also salt them because I guess Detroiters like lots of lawsuits. I think maybe I will wait to go to Costco to get my drugs, although it is supposed to snow thursday as well. And tomorrow I swim. Usually don't do much after a swim, except mondays when I go to Marc's (hi, kerry!) to get groceries. Costco and BJ's are farther away.
Boy, I have a boring life.
Dad is redoing Kev's old room for an office. He has patched holes and nail holes, primed it all, and painted the trim. Next will come the actual painting, a light beigeish, I think. Then he plans to rip up the carpet for the hardwood floors underneath. If he was only this excited about all house projects!!:)
Monday, January 12, 2009
Parenting
I just read on somebody's blog the following sentence: "The proof of good parenting is in the lives of our children..."
What??!! If my child screws up because of stupid choices he is making with his darn-it-all free agency, then I am a bad parent?? The trouble is that This lie from Satan is commonly and frequently visiting my psyche enough anyway. I can get quite upset enough about it without someone validating it by writing it down.
I know that I can look at some of my children and think, "see, I was a good parent". But it is the one that got away that torments me.
To be fair, the blog, The more the messier, uses this comment on her blog to say it isn't true...
"I mean, if only, right? If only we could rest assured that by doing everything "right" (whatever that means) when raising our children, we would be rewarded with responsible, loving, hard-working teens and adults. But, um, no. Doesn't work that way. I've seen kids raised on TV and junk food and general neglect turn into the most wonderful people, and I've witnessed children nurtured and read to and lovingly disciplined develop into the most nightmarish teens you would wish to see."
...but it still hits me between the eyes every single d***** time.
What??!! If my child screws up because of stupid choices he is making with his darn-it-all free agency, then I am a bad parent?? The trouble is that This lie from Satan is commonly and frequently visiting my psyche enough anyway. I can get quite upset enough about it without someone validating it by writing it down.
I know that I can look at some of my children and think, "see, I was a good parent". But it is the one that got away that torments me.
To be fair, the blog, The more the messier, uses this comment on her blog to say it isn't true...
"I mean, if only, right? If only we could rest assured that by doing everything "right" (whatever that means) when raising our children, we would be rewarded with responsible, loving, hard-working teens and adults. But, um, no. Doesn't work that way. I've seen kids raised on TV and junk food and general neglect turn into the most wonderful people, and I've witnessed children nurtured and read to and lovingly disciplined develop into the most nightmarish teens you would wish to see."
...but it still hits me between the eyes every single d***** time.
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Financial advice
I saw this on "Amy's humble musings", which, if I cared enough I would link to it.
http://www.hulu.com/watch/1389/saturday-night-live-dont-buy-stuff?ref=patrick.net
Sound an awful lot like Dan's diet advice.
http://www.hulu.com/watch/1389/saturday-night-live-dont-buy-stuff?ref=patrick.net
Sound an awful lot like Dan's diet advice.
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Happy New Year!!
Larry Boulden sent this to Dad and I just think it needs a broader audience. Enjoy!!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
sorry
I know I haven't been blogging lately, and I am sorry. I love reading all your blogs so much, it seems hypocritical to not maintain mine.
For the first winter in many years (maybe 5) that I have needed my lights for SAD (seasonal affective disorder). I have not been happy, and I have not been sleeping. I know that Carolyn and Kerry have been not sleeping more. But I am OLD OLD OLD. Either I can't get to sleep...sometimes all night till 6 am, or else I wake up every freaking hour. I am tired and my body can't take it. Sometimes I resort to ambien after a few days of this because I simply MUST have some sleep. It usually helps for that night, but I find that sometimes it means that the next day without it is worse.
I started my lights yesterday and hope to see some improvement. It has gotten to where I am afraid to go to bed because I am afraid of not sleeping. Doesn't help, I know, but who said I was rational.
I have an appointment with a sleep specialist January 6th for the snoring stuff. Probably I will have another sleep study. I am almost wishing for sleep apnea because then there is a treatment. David won't even sleep with me because of the snoring. perhaps TMI, but it makes me sad (SAD) even more. I know he needs his sleep too, so I try to accept. Actually, it's fun to have a whole king bed to myself, but I miss him.
For the first winter in many years (maybe 5) that I have needed my lights for SAD (seasonal affective disorder). I have not been happy, and I have not been sleeping. I know that Carolyn and Kerry have been not sleeping more. But I am OLD OLD OLD. Either I can't get to sleep...sometimes all night till 6 am, or else I wake up every freaking hour. I am tired and my body can't take it. Sometimes I resort to ambien after a few days of this because I simply MUST have some sleep. It usually helps for that night, but I find that sometimes it means that the next day without it is worse.
I started my lights yesterday and hope to see some improvement. It has gotten to where I am afraid to go to bed because I am afraid of not sleeping. Doesn't help, I know, but who said I was rational.
I have an appointment with a sleep specialist January 6th for the snoring stuff. Probably I will have another sleep study. I am almost wishing for sleep apnea because then there is a treatment. David won't even sleep with me because of the snoring. perhaps TMI, but it makes me sad (SAD) even more. I know he needs his sleep too, so I try to accept. Actually, it's fun to have a whole king bed to myself, but I miss him.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
I know
that I've posted this before, but I wanted to save it because it has the lyrics with it. Feel free to ignore it.
The Mom Song from Northland Video on Vimeo.
All I can say is watch out at the next talent show.
The Mom Song from Northland Video on Vimeo.
All I can say is watch out at the next talent show.
Monday, December 15, 2008
6 am, and the living ain't easy
Since I took codeine syrup for my persistent cough last night, I slept well until 3 am. Here I am 3 hours later, messing with the computer.
I must have deleted all my photo editing software, cause I am trying to do stuff for the big 86 today which probably won't get done because of the aforementioned and because our video card died on Thursday and we didn't get the computer fixed until late last night. Involving 3 trips to Best Buy. I don't even want to talk about it.
I must have deleted all my photo editing software, cause I am trying to do stuff for the big 86 today which probably won't get done because of the aforementioned and because our video card died on Thursday and we didn't get the computer fixed until late last night. Involving 3 trips to Best Buy. I don't even want to talk about it.
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