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On Posterous I'll share about my family stuff that amuses me and my dreams. I'll also give shout-outs to other cool peeps.
Thanks for just being here.
I have a lot on my mind right now. I am going through one of those periods where life kicks you in the face, you begin to stand, only to get kicked down again.
So it goes, right?
But this period of you’ve got to be effing kidding me has brought one major thing to my attention.
Someone/something has got my back. For real. I don’t mean in a religious kind of way. More in the sense of “wow.”
Do you ever feel like that? I’d love to hear about your moments of “wow.”
I really wanted to write this list yesterday on Thanksgiving. But I was in a REALLY bad mood. And as much as I've learned that looking at what you are grateful for can lift your spirits, I just couldn't do it.
This list is about what I am grateful for today. I need to be reminded. And I work hard to be grateful every day of my life. And it's ok that some
days, I can't see beyond my "stuff" to feel grateful. If you want some inspiration (beyond my little list below), this article does a really good job
of explaining both the "Power of Gratitude", and how to harness it within yourself. (I don't think that pay-for-tool they offer is necessary at all.
All you need is a little will to find the good in any circumstance.) Gratitude List: November 27, 2009
What are you grateful for today?
My daughter loves to draw. I think this is a fairly common love for most kids.
What becomes remarkable about her love for drawing is that she goes through about a ream of paper every month drawing and writing. I know this practice isn’t the best thing for the environment, but it is good for her learning process, so I let her.
I thought it would be fun to share a few of her creations from this week with you guys.
Pictures 1-3: These are all drawings from a “book” that Naomi made for my Dad and his family. (There are about 30 more that I decided not to subject you to.) She spent a lot of time on this project, and as you will see, she provides a (hilarious) solution to a large problem in her world: “W ill Grandpa have enough money for my birthday?” I clearly have more to teach her about the value of currency.
Picture 4: This is a great example of what happens when I am immersed in work, and am paying less attention to Naomi than I should. I am not a huge fan of tattoos, but as you can see, Naomi loves them. But I have to say, despite the heart attack I had when I saw it, the intricacy she demonstrates on this particular piece of “art” shows determination and love for her craft.
I would love to see the art your kids create too! Leave links in the comments section, or just tell me about it.
Yesterday we were at the mall (Fashion Valley) and Lego was there doing the “Lego Construction Experience.” This was a GREAT activity. All the kids (and adults) were able to construct whatever they liked, and leave their designs in the “Lego World” in the center of the booth. Naomi and Harvey and I had a lot of fun.
Kudos to Lego for making the mall experience free and fun at the holidays!
I've been saying I need to catch this look on camera for a long time. Well, here it is. Complete with awesome accessories. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
This week I have spent a lot of time fighting being sick. Which is probably why I haven't posted in a while. Its exhausting keeping up with life while fighting a cold. I am one of those people that feels like a slacker when I stop life and take care of myself. Its lame. But that's just how I am. After 2 nights of not sleeping, due to coughing, my boyfriend just benched me. (I got kicked off the computer, and sent to the couch. Where I cleverly figured out that I could blog anyway.)
Needless to say, I am annoyed to be sitting here. But rest IS important. How do you handle resting when you're sick? I'm especially curious to know if you work at home folks feel as guilty as I do when you take a break. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
This week, my worst (media-hyped) fear came true: Naomi came down with Swine Flu.
I’ll admit I have been neurotically worried that she would get Swine Flu. You’ve heard the horror stories. The media has blown Swine Flu WAY out of proportion. People get the flu every year, and people die from the flu every year. The Swine Flu is nothing more than a new strain. Yes, there have been some sad stories. But these are not the norm. Parents just need to be aware of what to look for. (This is all common sense.)
As a parent who has now experienced it, I thought it might be helpful to know (what I, a non-doctor) think you should look for.
Naomi had each and every one of these symptoms. I don’t really think they differ from the symptoms of a regular seasonal flu. But if your child has these symptoms, I’d take them to the doctor anyway.
So here’s where it gets interesting:
My doctor said many people are getting the Swine Flu, and most people don’t even know they have it. Non-risk individuals are able to fight this just as well as they fight the flu. There is no reason to panic about this!!! Pandemic be dammed! (I am a natural panic -er. So if I am telling you not to panic, seriously, don’t.)
In fact, doctors are only prescribing Tamiflu to high-risk individuals. My daughter qualified because she might have asthma. But most people can fight the illness without the help of medications.
The moral of the story:
I’m not sure why this got so hyped. But really, it’s not a big deal. If you get sick, you do. Go to the doctor when it makes sense, and otherwise, take care of yourself as though you have the regular ol’ flu.
Has anyone in your family gotten H1N1 yet? What was your experience?
Image by Jamelah
You may have read my post about “The Bet” last week. Maybe you didn’t.
Recap:
My boots don’t fit anymore. It’s time to do something about it. Harvey bet me a new pair of boots that if I work out 3 times a week for 2 weeks, they will fit again.
I like shoes. So I am inspired. And I have worked out twice this week. Game on.
But for real, I hate working out.
Clearly, the reason my boots don’t fit anymore is because me and the gym are not friends. Conversely, candy/snacks are. But I’m not one of those girls that’s going to go on one of those insane diets of chicken and spinach. Because I LIKE food. It adds joy to my life, and not in an overindulging kind of way.
So the gym, it makes sense.
But here’s the problem: I dislike cardio. Running on a treadmill? Snooze. Doing the elliptical? Booooorrriinnnggg. The bike? It hurts my butt. And not in an “Oh, I’m getting skinnier” kind of way.
I DO enjoy weightlifting.
The problem? Muscles weigh more than fat. And when I get muscles, even if I look better, the scale says I am larger than before I even started. In fact, the last time I worked out, I gained 10 pounds in 2 months, and lost 1 size. But could I note that I lost a size? Nope. Instead I quit the gym.
(Because THAT made sense.)
So… about those boots…
I understand that working out for boots is a really lame reason to get back into the gym. But apparently, I am fashion-inspired. In 2 weeks I will either have my old favorite boots back, or I will have a new pair.
That’s a win.
And when I work out for a while, and my weight and or size levels out to a happy place wherein I am healthy… I’ll reward myself with a great new pair of jeans.
You have to inspire yourself somehow, right?
Wrong reasons?
I know you are thinking: “Yeah, but working out is good for your heart and overall health.”
Yeah, that’s nice. And I know my primary reason to work out SHOULD be my health. I do feel better after I work out, even if I hated every single second of the gym. But I admit, even with the health bonuses, it’s about size.
(Isn’t being a woman in America awesome?)
The point.
I am back in the gym. And I hate it. But sometimes, to succeed in life, you have to do stuff you hate. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Do you like the gym? How do you inspire yourself to get your workout done?
