It seemed as if I haven't written here on my journal in a long time but I realized that it's only been a week. For some reason it feels like a month! It's been one of those weeks where I feel as if I've been running around like crazy but accomplishing nothing. I think it's time for some serious mindfulness on my part. I was washing the dishes a few minutes ago and my mind was racing around in all directions so I had to tell myself to "knock it off" and just focus on the present moment before I ended up wearing mentally wearing myself out. It worked for a few minutes, but that's something.

Anyway, as I said, this past week has been kind of hectic. At least it seemed that way to me. So for anyone who's remotely interested here's a little recap:

• Got an enormous scare that I might be pregnant but thankfully I'm not.

• Bought an AeroGarden. Expensive, impulse buy... I know. But at least it grows food.
  
• Found out that Pat wants to double up on his high school classes next year and graduate early. Imagine my surprise. I felt like grabbing him and crying "But you're my baby! You have to stay in school as long as possible!" But of course I was reasonable and supportive. Crap, maybe I do need to have another child.
  
• Looked through the instuctions for the dollhouse that I've half completed. The instructions that are for those who are "12 years old and up". Grew incredibly frustrated over the wording for the window hoods and frames. Decided to put it off until later.
  
• Discovered a squirrel managed to defy gravity and somehow get into the birdfeeder that's set up beneath the wooden overhang of our back deck. It was holding with one front foot to the line that the feeder is attached to. Then startled when it saw me glaring from the kitchen; launched itself with its back feet at a horizontal angle. Did a mid-air twist, grabbed the wood overhang and held on by the claws of its little front feet for several long seconds, then pulled itself up. So now, I leave bits of bread on the railing of the deck to dissuade it from raiding the birdfeeder. We now have a regular squirrel visitor and a friend for life.
  
• Spent one day feeling sick to my stomach and barely able to function. I have no idea what was wrong.
  
  Watched the Daytona 500 much to the dismay of my husband and oldest son. They can't understand why someone would want to take over the tv in order to watch cars race around in circles. Of course I can't understand why they want to watch men run back and forth across a basketball court either. I had to fall back on the reasoning that my father used to give me; I like watching Nascar because I was born in the south...so there.

There are a lot of other things I could mention such as the endless housework and annoying little incidents, but I think I'll spare you all of that.  Until next time I wish all of you blessings and joy.

 

 

Well, I am more than "remotely interested" my friend, and I'm very glad that you've posted again. It sounds like you've had a lot going on, this past week, including some humor (the flying squirrel). If you let yourself think about it, it IS kind of funny, that squirrel hanging upside-down and holding on with one foot... LOL

It must be very hard to watch your child grow up and prepare to leave home, my friend; we spend so many years of our lives caring for them and raising them and trying to prepare them for that time in their lives, but when the time comes, we're the ones who suffer the most. I'm sending you really big hugs...

It seems there is a major shift taking place in the universe, and focusing on the positives has become critically important to our mental and emotional well-being. Finding the humor in things is a real challenge, I know, but I believe that you can do it. And as long as you're sharing things, that's making it easier for us to help you find the humor. Of course, not every situation is humorous, but many ARE, so please keep sharing...

The flu has really been making the rounds, too, and because it's taking so long to recover from, it's really causing major depression in people. It wears one down and makes living feel like a Herculean effort. I know; I'm still dealing with it - in fact, my aunt has been struggling with it for the past eight weeks.

Just keep reaching out, my friend. Don't stop doing that, okay? I care...

Good morning, sweet lady. I'm dropping by to let you know that Manic Monday is up, if you're interested in maybe getting a smile or two to start your day. I do hope you have a good day and a great week, my friend; remember that you're not alone, okay?

Good morning, Angel. Just dropping by to see how you're feeling and how things are going. I hope you have a better day today.

Well, I done gone and done it, Angel - I reincarnated an unused blog to make one which I hope will help out the community and promote the site at the same time. I know - I'm nuts. But that's something you like about me, right? Also, the aliens story is finished, if you feel like dropping by the Tree. I hope you like it.

I hope you're feeling better, my friend. Please know that I'm here if you feel like you want to talk, okay?