Gratitude and Musings

Catching Up

Wow! I can't believe I slipped posting for 4 days. I did have some new experiences -- some I liked and some I didn't.

First new experience was cornbread salad -- it was good. Since I didn't make it, I'm not sure how to describe it, but it had cornbread, sour  cream, vegies but no letture.

Next new experience was sitting in my back field watching the egrets swoop in and catch bugs. I was mowing the lawn and apparently stirring up delicious bugs. About 20 egrets started feasting. Was really kewl!

I didn't panic and rush the dog to the vet when she had a little limp from jumping off the porch. This is definitely a new experience for me. Usually, I'm packing them up and heading for the vet's office -- any time of day or night. She turned out to be ok and is running around like a crazy dog today.

Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

My new experience for today was making (and eating) Pink Lemonade Cupcakes. mmmm.... they are as good as they sound. They're really for a 4th of July party we're going to tomorrow, but I had to taste them to make sure they were good!

31 days of Experiencing New Things - Day 1 & 2

What perfect timing for 31 Days of Experiencing New Things. I recently decided I needed to get more outside interests. My "new thing" for Day One was a first visit with the physical therapist and exercises to do on my own (trying to get range of motion back in my arm). 

Day Two turned out a bit different than I planned. I spent the day doing something I haven't done in a while -- tapping my network for a new client. A call from a long-term client who is moving everything "in house" had me re-evaluating my day and brushing up skills I haven't used in a while.

I'm looking forward to this challenge. If this challenge sounds interesting to you, you can find out more information here.

31 Days of Wishes: Day 1 & 2

I've procrastinated long enough on this. It's just "wishes" are so difficult. Hopes, dreams, etc are within grasp but WISHES seem so... sooo..?!?! I'm a "let's do it" and not waste time "wishing." After thinking about this for a few days I realize this comes from my upbringing. My grandmother used to tell us not to waste time wishing when you could be spending that time productively making things happen. hmmm...my wish for today is going to be for some insight so I can figure out how to wish for the next 29 days.

30 Days of Thanks: Final Post

This week I got a bit behind in my thankfulness posting. This year has been full of challenges for our family but I still have a lot to be thankful for -- like this project. Some days I really had to think -- much harder than I feel I should have -- about what I was thankful for. On those droopy diaper  days when I just wanted to pull the covers over my head and bury myself in bed, I found it very helpful to focus on being thankful. Being thankful has helped me march ahead with a realization that things "really aren't so bad." Hope you had a good month too!

30 Days of Thanks: Day 21

I am thankful for my entire family, but especially thankful today for my mother and my sister. They both have consistently been a part of my life. I know that I can count on them no matter what. We don't have to agree about everything -- but heck, that's what makes us unique. Thanks!

30 Days of Thanks: Day 20

I'm thankful that my cousin in TX, who I hadn't heard from in eons contact me out of the blue. It was a nice surprise. I'm sure it wasn't easy after all this time, but I'm glad he did. I'm looking forward to getting to know him again and his family -- with the help of the Internet.

30 Days of Thanks: Day 19

Tonight I am so thankful for the positive attitude of my Oncologist, his entire staff, and the people who get treatment there. They make everything seem possible -- and I know with the right attitude it is! It's so good to have such happy people around.

30 Days of Thanks: Day 18

I am so thankful that my dad installed a ceiling fan in my office last spring. Man I don't think I'd have made it through this summer without it. My office faces the west and even now it's 79 in here. Ahhh... but that nice fan breeze!

30 Days of Thanks: Day 17

I'm thankful God had the wisdom to give me lots of patience. :-X