Busy Christmas

Such a busy time of year!!! Why do we try to cram so much into this one month? I read recently, about a family (the happiness project) who no longer send out year end/Christmas cards. Instead they have become Valentines. When I read this I thought "what a fantastic idea! I'm going to do that!" As Christmas draws nearer, I'm doubting my decision, but sticking to it. This first year will be hard because as the cards roll in for our family, so too, are people expecting one from us. I still may give a card or two as I give out gifts, but the form letter(detailing how we are doing) and picture that usually accompanies each one, will be missing. I'm ok with that. Christmas is becoming overwhelming to me and I'm glad to be rid of one expectation. And besides....... who doesn't love to get Valentines in the mail. Christmas cards you expect; but Valenitines???

I'm frustrated this morning too. I dropped the kids at school and upon noticing the beauty outside, decided to come home and get my camera. I drove around town taking pics of the beautiful trees covered in hoar frost. Very relaxing and I was feeling good about it. I came home to download said pictures, and the card reader is not recognizing the card! I'm beyond angry. I already kicked the computer, screamed at the top of my lungs and slapped the card down on the desk. I'm done now. My husband will fix it later. I'm just going to let it go................... So pictures later. (I hope)

I'm not done Christmas shopping, the real tree we got is dead already, it's cold, I'm getting my belly back,the laundry continues to pile up...................... and to top it all off, I'm tired of everyone complaining! bahahahahahahahahah  I guess that's where this all originated. So much complaining this time of year is bringing me down. Not just social media but face to face, too. People are disgruntled with what life is dishing out these days. I'm getting sucked in. I'm a firm believer that we reap what we sow. The more complaining you do, the more you solidify what it is you're complaining about. I just can't seem to get away from it though. I refuse to use the word 'hate' on my status or tweets. It just seems wrong at this time of year. Wrong at most times but Christmas especially. Such  strong connotations! Settle down people! Where's the love?

Well now that I've had my little hissy fit, I'm going to change the rest of my day! I will be the one to spread the love. I'm going to exercise with loud music. Have a shower and get all gussied up for lunch with my husband. I'll have a pedicure after that, and bring a Christmas present to my wonderful friend who fills me with hope and inspiration. Then I will approach the rest of my day with appreciation, and joy for the season! I will I will!
We'll see how it goes, but I'm gonna try! Ciao for now!

Getting my groove back

Been in a funk. Ain't gonna lie. Since the summer ended I felt like so many things were over and the doom was settling in. I LOVE summer!(check this out summertime.) The only thing on my mind was "getting out of Dodge!" I could focus on nothing else. It's still on  my mind. A LOT! But something has changed. I feel a sense of calm. I feel like things are working out the way they are supposed to. I have faith in the process again. The fog has lifted and I can see what's in front of me. I didn't get to this spot on my own, and to those who helped me get here,(you know who you are), I am grateful.

I spent the day with my BFF yesterday and it was just like old times. We laughed a lot and talked and talked. It was just what I needed. As she said in her card to me, "thank goodness for social media"! It keeps us closer on a daily basis, since she moved away. It's wonderful to still have her in my life. She also knows me well and gives great gifts.......(Thank you!)

It also didn't hurt that I happened to find a new dress for the staff Christmas party this weekend and a sweet pair of (cheap) boots! Made my MONTH!

Oh yes I DID!

I also got in a visit with my good friend Arlee. Coffee in the afternoon and a chance to hug a few of her kids (she has 6) was long overdue! She's wonderfully talented, and has her own blog (Small potatoes) where she writes about running a day home, the food she prepares(AWESOME), and the pictures she takes. Did I mention she's a photographer too??? YA! she does it all. So after finding some peppermint "stir sticks" for cocoa, I felt the need to return for a quick visit to give them to her; before heading home.

All the way home I played my music LOUD! Not sappy love songs, not Christmas songs; but heart thumping get me moving fast songs! It got the adrenaline flowing and somewhere along the way, my mood went from "whoa is me" to "WOW is me"! I feel revitalized today and have gotten my groove back just in time for Christmas!!! WOOT! Couldn't have asked for a better Christmas gift. I'm sure my family will agree! ;P

So enough on the computer for a while. i have things to do, places to go and people to see! Life is short people! Don't wait for things to happen. MAKE them happen! Ciao for now!

A new post

Christmas season is upon us. A skiff of snow so far but I AM starting to get into the spirit a little. I'm not sure what the trigger is that gets me there but lately it's been slow to arrive. I'm going to start decorating today. I guess I'm trying to force the issue a little. If it's around me, I'll feel it.

That's as far as I got with this post. I put up a wreath and two ornaments on the fireplace. TONS of decorating. LOL

Started listening to Christmas music tonight and I had to turn it off. I would rather listen to sappy love songs than Christmas music right now. WOW!  I will get there eventually but, apparently not tonight.

So far this post is taking 3 days to write. Not motivated at all. Last night we got a lot of snow. It's actually quite beautiful but I could do with a picture just as well. ;)  I must say it HAS put me into a Christmas mood and I am going to put up more decorations today. We're having a company for supper, so I will definitely decorate the table too.

Starting to get the tummy back that I lost this summer. BOOOOO! I don't want it back, thank you very much. It's hard in this small town in the winter. There's not even really anywhere to GO! In the summer when I was bored, I would hop on my bike and go. Keeping me out of the house is a good thing because that's when I snack. Easy access and boredom are two of my enemies when it comes to weight loss. I'm aware of that. Even if I could go walk around a mall, it would be better than staying in all day every day. But alas, that is an hour away. And with this snow?.........no way. So on the agenda today is shoveling snow, getting groceries for supper tonight, elliptical, mopping the floor, vacuuming,decorating, all things keeping me busy.

they still fit but for how much longer?

And with that; I shall end and publish this scatterbrained post.Time to get busy! Thanks for checking in! ~later!
Some great Christmas songs on here too. So turn up your speakers and get into the Christmas spirit. Maybe then , it will rub off on me!? ;)

The lists I love

A few friends are blogging a list of things set out at the beginning of the month. (Alicia and Sheila )The most recent one was: "8 things you didn't know about me!" I love these posts. What  better way to learn new and interesting things about someone.This time will be a little harder for me, as I have already shared a few lists in the past. I'm going to have to check and make sure I'm not repeating myself. I have had a good response with these in the past, so I thought I would do one again. It seems to spur others on, to sharing their lists, as well. I look forward to them!!!

Some things you may not know about me:

1. I still love my tattoos and find they are becoming more meaningful to me every day.

2. I secretly wish Hugh Grant would sweep me off my feet with a big wet kiss.

3. Christmas is an extremely emotional time of year for me. I will cry at every commercial, song, and expression of love.

4. I have a growing desire for all things white.

5. Now that I have gotten into bike riding, I find myself remembering my adoration for my bike as a child. I used to wash it and then take pictures.A gorgeous blue with a great "banana seat"!

6. I have become very dependent on my Tassimo cappuccinos.

7. I have never felt my "intuition" more strongly in my life, than I have this past year.

8. Physical "slapstick" type humor is becoming funnier and funnier to me, the older I get. Not sure why.

 Well there's my eight. Harder to do than I initially thought. LOL I think I prefer when someone else asks the questions. Feel free to share your lists in my comments! :)
If you are reading this on your computer, I encourage you to turn up the volume. These are a few of my favorite Christmas carols.