Finish Line

An entire year of my daily observations written in under a minute has ended. You may not know me any better but I feel like I know more about myself.

I can live fairly well on less, I am stronger both mentally and physically than I thought and I need to make choices regarding where I expend my energies. I try to decide which problem, relationship or activity will benefit from my attention and which will just be draining.

Staying true to my authentic self and engaging life with an open heart.

Post Bocce Pains

It may be a small ball, but it's not light. Do I call a chiropractor or my massage therapist on Monday?

Can't Alway Get What You Want

Less money, one less cell phone, a firm 10 hrs a day, no more dental insurance, paying for gas to FF and back but we get to spend Fridays together. Today, new tires to keep him safe on the commute.

Better

Late nights and lots of driving or sitting left me disjointed, literally. Today is the first day I feel good again in my skin.

Dislike

Karen Garmin had a couple of TIA's during the road trip which caused some anxiety on Stephen's part. I guess skyscrapers act like canyons to block satellite signals. Although she sent me down the wrong exit in Mpls, I think my first workout last night with Jillian Michaels was more distasteful.

Back to Work

Hard to rise and shine but needed to jump back into the routine.

Let's Go

Up, out the door and back on the road. Looking forward to lunch with Kathy. Glad Glenn made arrangements to work from home so he will be there to greet me.

Making the Grade

chicago skyline at night. fireworks over navy pier. last train of the night. talking until you drop. successful trip.

Guess

treated 2 mussels and loud surf music in the western suburbs of chicago last night. one was better than the other.

YAWN

Not normally a night owl. Two late nights on little sleep.

Crusing the Coulee

Funny word. G8t 4 getting ur heart rate elevated.

Spoiled

Defines the hubby and dog in this house. Hope to spoil myself a little this weekend.

Unknown

Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.

Take It Easy

After spending the weekend on my "to do" list, I wonder if I can take it easy today? Probably not. How is it that there is still so much to do?

AARGH

So tired but can't sleep. Glad (he who shall not be named) can.

Sleep Eating

Glenn's nighttime worries had us up at 3 a.m. Knowing I was too awake and then too hungry to fall back asleep, we make yogurt parfaits. This has got to stop.

Veg Out

Had salads yesterday for lunch and supper. Tasty, fiber packed and filling.

Cap'n, We Need More Power

So, after much research on juicers/extractors v.s. blenders and cleaning up after our leaking Hamilton Beach, I ordered a reconditioned Vitamix.

"It juices, it grinds beans/grain into flour, it makes nut butters and alternative milks, kneads dough and makes soups and sorbets."

quiet

Not the definition of glenn in the morning. Even with all of last nights preparation, the process to leave for a day out in the field was frantic...and loud.

Sore Throat

No wonder she was miserable. Fever, sore throat and sore back. But did she have to scare the crap out of me yesterday? I thought she was having a stroke. A dazed and confused Patiencebug became bright eyed and hungry this morning.

Ready To Run

Clean car. New undies. (Don't ask) Making restaurant reservations. Researching childrens books. Thinking about what to pack. And about road snacks. Fly, time, fly.

Call Me

Brinkmann customer service! I need that part because there's food to grill.

Oh Man, It's Dark

Athletes foot itching, Glenn calling out in his sleep, a back ache from less air in the bed, heat lightning filling the sky, cat prowling the dark and hunger. It's been a long time since I ate anything at night but hey, I am taking a pill....

24

What that number means to me. Hours in a day. Show I used to watch. Age I was the year before we got married. Blog post left before I stop.

Two Weeks Away

Thinking of all things Chicago today. Still need Debbie and Gerry's address/directions and to make further plans with Patrick and Jess. Forgot all about toll booths until Glenn's reminder. Quarters, we'll need quarters. And snacks!

Prune

Thanks to the family of deer, the specimen pagoda dogwood on the East side of the house needed a haircut. I had to do what I had to do and now it reminds me of a cut that a small child would give itself.

We All Scream

Shouldn't have bought that ice cream. It keeps calling me.

Hot

Eating spicy foods is supposed to cool you down. So tonight, Caribbean green beans and rice should do the trick.

WTF

Two hours of assembling. New grill doesn't work. $%*@