Committed

Elizabeth Gilbert's new book on marriage has received mixed reviews. I am enjoying reading and hearing her "voice" again.

Defrosting chest freezers on a Saturday night. I know how to party!

Quitters

Glenn and I postponed our workout until later today as last night, neither of us could bend very well. Got to get past this pain. I understand from Seth's Marine motto that it is just fear leaving your body but I think it is youth leaving our bodies.

How do I give Glenn a speech about the state of our union?

It's Too Late

Apple iPad looks cool but my Kindle is still downloading free book samples and doing basic web searches. The next best thing is just a few months away. Might as well save my money for that.

Girls Rule

Glenn and I started working out together to Jillian Michael's 30 day shred DVD last night. For 20 minutes at Level One, I kicked his butt!

Is It Just Women?

A blowing, snowy Monday finds me cleaning the house with a little more care. That and the fact that we are hosting wine club this Friday night. The wife of one of our members is Alexandria's version of Martha Stewart, which is not a "good thing." Although it shouldn't matter to me what she thinks, it does produce increased fits of scrubbing.

Glenn tells me that men could care less about another man's clean home or decorating style. I sorta figured that but asked if men compared themselves to other man by some other means. It's nice to know he doesn't judge people in that way but he did say that tools and toys are admired by men and boys. Duh!

Rise and Shine

It's been awhile since I made yeast bread. The BOGO free flour was the incentive. This morning, the pecan caramel rolls were worth all the work.

Roll With It

Making homemade sweet rolls today reminds me of shaping a friendship. Like live yeast that magically transforms flour, time spent with a friend can reshape your day. I am so glad the weather cooperated and Lynne and I were able to be together yesterday.

Get Real

Platitudes give me attitude.

Happiness is a good haircut.

One and Done

The last two days, I have been able to keep my first class focused for a full 15-20 minutes. Now if I could just get the second class to start coming regularly so I could get paid for two hours.

Every Dog Has It's Day

Yesterday, Patience became unglued upon seeing two people stopped along the road and off their snowmobiles. I am not sure if it was the sleds or just new people to greet but the leash screamed out of my hand. Luckily, the person she "took out" was a young man in a padded suit or we could be facing a lawsuit.

Be Mindful

While walking, while sitting still, while talking, while listening and while eating, to get your fill.

What's That Smell?

Even houses get funky in the winter. Opening the door to clean at the folks' this morning, I was assaulted by some old dirt, old textiles and old people smells. It made me hurry through the task, empty all the garbage and use an aerosol spray.

Thankfully we have an air exchanger.

AARGH

Yesterday, after loading the four wheeler, bringing it to Fergus Falls, getting an estimate to repair what may be the starter and finding out the repair would come off our trade-in value, Glenn looked with fresh eyes at the 2010 model. It had all the bells and whistles but no box in back for the "Bugs" and would have been nearly $9000 with the the plow/chains extra. The discussion was to wait and see if they make one in 2011 that better suits our needs and spend the $1000 or so to fix our current model.

Last night, when I asked how he felt about the decision to wait, he said he knows it is the right decision. But, this morning, he is up and already talking about a major house renovation.

Instant or Delayed

Gratification comes in two forms. Today, Glenn discovered reasons for waiting.

New isn't always necessary.

Big girls do cry.

Taxing

Trying to decide if we should do our taxes and save $150 or more but with Glenn working a few days from home, will I know how to deduct business expenses. Turbo text me with the answers.

No News

Still no word on the pump for the pool. Extra time = a lot less money.

Score

While Glenn watched some playoff football, I checked out a touchdown of my own. The free table at the library had tons of great magazines. Vegetarian, Organic, Real Simple...free, free, free.

Cooking With Gas

When I woke up this morning, I had so much energy and ambition that I....

Made a big breakfast
Made a double batch of Pheasant Italian Sausage Wedding Soup
Called and wished Auntie Jo a Happy 86th Birthday and made plans to bring her soup/cake/card to celebrate.
Called in-laws to remind them about birthday as last week, neither could remember their own or when they were married or their children's birthdays.... :(
Organized a route to drop off some soup and pieced/ground/Italian sausage pheasants to Clayton and Julie to thank them for letting Glenn hunt his property... then on to the library, store and Auntie Jo's.

All before noon. Gosh, I love sunny days, even in the winter. I am solar powered.

Retire

With this recent cold snap, we have again begun to discuss where we want to retire. The top city for 2009 was in Colorado but, Glenn would like to hunt pheasants & fish muskies. If unable to do both, he would schedule trips during the year. During the winter, it would be nice to be somewhere warmer although we would like four seasons. Maybe the answer is to travel in the winter and enjoy our nearly paid for home in the summer. Decisions, decisions....

Lazy

This forced day off is making me lazy. Yesterday afternoon was productive but seriously, I need to make a new routine.

Class Closed

The resort closed the pool today as the pump had broken. Unfortunately, I had already driven to work. I was left with the fun of turning angry people away, calling both the office and the other instructor, dealing with maintenance staff, etc... Should have stayed in bed.

Saddle Sore

After a long break from teaching water fitness, I am back in the saddle today. It seems that no matter how much walking or stretching I did, there is no substitute.

Be Kind, Don't Rewind

No matter what life changes you resolve to make, I think it is important to be patient with yourself and not look backwards.

Never open PSA results on an empty stomach.

Hit The Road, Jack

Heading out to the Kilands after running errands in St. Cloud. Freezing cold temps so pets are at parents.

Piece of Cake

Start the new year/new decade off with new resolutions...sounds familiar. But, having a piece of pie for breakfast was way too easy.

Glenn and I rationalized that it was either pancakes with syrup or fruit pie made without sugar.