We had a letting go ceremony at Church this morning. Each of us wrote down the things we are letting go of and then they were all burned in a big bowl. I didn't think I had anything to let go and then Deirdre gave some really good suggestions and I just started coming up with all sorts of things. It felt powerful and cleansing. Next week we do a white stone ceremony where we write one word on a white stone which we keep for the year. Several years ago, I wrote BREATHE on my stone. This year I think I am going to write SURRENDER. I am powerless over people, places, things and situations. If I remember to surrender then I won't struggle, resist or get annoyed. Hopefully. :)
So we had the best New Years Eve I can remember in a long time. We spent it at Lori's house. Lots of good friends, great food and fun games. We actually stayed up past midnight which I never do. Talan and Mason stayed up too. There were so many kids there, it was pretty fun for them too. Talan really enjoyed us and the dogs. Charlyne had her two dogs and Lori has three dogs so there were 5 little dogs all over the couches, our laps and leaping onto the dinner table for leftovers. :)
It has been a relaxing week. I can't believe Mason's school starts tomorrow and mine starts next week. I didn't do everything I wanted to do but I think the weather is a huge factor in mobility and motivation.
Yesterday Matt and Keira invited us to go cross country skiing with them on the Forth of July pass. Barclay was sweet enough to hang out with the boys so that we could go skiing. We rented skis for $15 each and it was so worth it. We had a fabulous time. Matt is a total outdoors man and he packed a shovel, heater, lighter fluid, sandwiches and hot cocoa. He built a pit for us to sit around and made a fire in the pit to keep us warm. When Keira gives me the photos I will post them here because I can't even describe it accurately except to tell you I was very impressed. We still got pretty cold while we ate lunch and I couldn't feel my toes or my finger tips for quite awhile. On the way back down the mountain we all fell. I fell 3 times, Keira fell 3 times, Matt fell once and Joe fell 4 times. It was crazy snow conditions but I laughed a lot and had fun.
I have Misty on my lap as I type this. She is so thin and frail. This morning I offered her salmon, cream cheese, and butter but she wouldn't try any of it. I think she can't eat anymore. It must hurt her or I don't know what. I still struggle what to do for her. What is best for her? She still gets a lot of love from all of us. But is she in pain? I wish I knew.
So I have been trying to sneak in some study time for my TEAS test this Thursday. I hate standardized tests. They are stressful and I don't think they really say anything about my abilities other than how I do on standardized tests. I hope for at least a 6 out of 10. Anything less than that would be an embarrasment. But, I will turn it over. I don't have oodles of enthusiasm for it so I am lucky that I am studying the little bit that I am.
Joe has really become involved with Facebook. He is far more into it than I am and has connected with way more people than I have. I am happy for him. It is funny because this morning I was just reading in the newspaper 10 ways to feel better in 2009. You know how they have all these types of articles this time of year. But one of the 10 items listed was connecting more with friends and the cited Facebook as an example. People who isolate tend to be more depressed, more unhealthy, blah blah blah so it makes perfect sense that someone who is connecting with a lot of old friends, even via Facebook, is bound to be more content, connected and feel better about themselves.
As I write this, Joe and I are playing Scrabble via Facebook for the first time. It is kinda funny because it doesn't ding or tell you when the other person has gone so we keep telling each other its your turn. Maybe we aren't using it properly, I don't know. We are still so new to the whole website. Joe just got a really high score with the word "toxines" which I would love to hear him define! haha Somehow it is allowed so now he is 100 points ahead of me.
Talan is getting excited about his birthday although he keeps saying he is going to turn five like big brother. When I tell him he is going to be 3 he says "no". I am burnt out on shopping but I suppose I will have to rally to get him some presents. Poor guy, January birthdays aren't much fun. I know mine is coming up and Barclay's and Joe's. I have little enthusiasm for any of them.
OK, that is all I have enthusiasm for right now. My focus is on scrabble. I want to win just one game against Joe.
So we had the best New Years Eve I can remember in a long time. We spent it at Lori's house. Lots of good friends, great food and fun games. We actually stayed up past midnight which I never do. Talan and Mason stayed up too. There were so many kids there, it was pretty fun for them too. Talan really enjoyed us and the dogs. Charlyne had her two dogs and Lori has three dogs so there were 5 little dogs all over the couches, our laps and leaping onto the dinner table for leftovers. :)
It has been a relaxing week. I can't believe Mason's school starts tomorrow and mine starts next week. I didn't do everything I wanted to do but I think the weather is a huge factor in mobility and motivation.
Yesterday Matt and Keira invited us to go cross country skiing with them on the Forth of July pass. Barclay was sweet enough to hang out with the boys so that we could go skiing. We rented skis for $15 each and it was so worth it. We had a fabulous time. Matt is a total outdoors man and he packed a shovel, heater, lighter fluid, sandwiches and hot cocoa. He built a pit for us to sit around and made a fire in the pit to keep us warm. When Keira gives me the photos I will post them here because I can't even describe it accurately except to tell you I was very impressed. We still got pretty cold while we ate lunch and I couldn't feel my toes or my finger tips for quite awhile. On the way back down the mountain we all fell. I fell 3 times, Keira fell 3 times, Matt fell once and Joe fell 4 times. It was crazy snow conditions but I laughed a lot and had fun.
I have Misty on my lap as I type this. She is so thin and frail. This morning I offered her salmon, cream cheese, and butter but she wouldn't try any of it. I think she can't eat anymore. It must hurt her or I don't know what. I still struggle what to do for her. What is best for her? She still gets a lot of love from all of us. But is she in pain? I wish I knew.
So I have been trying to sneak in some study time for my TEAS test this Thursday. I hate standardized tests. They are stressful and I don't think they really say anything about my abilities other than how I do on standardized tests. I hope for at least a 6 out of 10. Anything less than that would be an embarrasment. But, I will turn it over. I don't have oodles of enthusiasm for it so I am lucky that I am studying the little bit that I am.
Joe has really become involved with Facebook. He is far more into it than I am and has connected with way more people than I have. I am happy for him. It is funny because this morning I was just reading in the newspaper 10 ways to feel better in 2009. You know how they have all these types of articles this time of year. But one of the 10 items listed was connecting more with friends and the cited Facebook as an example. People who isolate tend to be more depressed, more unhealthy, blah blah blah so it makes perfect sense that someone who is connecting with a lot of old friends, even via Facebook, is bound to be more content, connected and feel better about themselves.
As I write this, Joe and I are playing Scrabble via Facebook for the first time. It is kinda funny because it doesn't ding or tell you when the other person has gone so we keep telling each other its your turn. Maybe we aren't using it properly, I don't know. We are still so new to the whole website. Joe just got a really high score with the word "toxines" which I would love to hear him define! haha Somehow it is allowed so now he is 100 points ahead of me.
Talan is getting excited about his birthday although he keeps saying he is going to turn five like big brother. When I tell him he is going to be 3 he says "no". I am burnt out on shopping but I suppose I will have to rally to get him some presents. Poor guy, January birthdays aren't much fun. I know mine is coming up and Barclay's and Joe's. I have little enthusiasm for any of them.
OK, that is all I have enthusiasm for right now. My focus is on scrabble. I want to win just one game against Joe.
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