Yesterday we went to Red Lobster for Daddy's b-day celebration. Early, as b-day is not until Friday. I should say husband so you don't get confused. Anyway, tonight is Poppyseed Chicken.
Grocery had an amazing sale today. 110 bucks worth of groceries for 80. Buy 1 getone free, buy 2 get 6free. Yep, no kidding.
Ahhhh, tomorrow off and then Wednesday, work at home as they coming to replace the floor in the bathroom.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
From my friend Autumn
Two wolves.
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.He said, 'My son, the battle is between two 'wolves' inside us all.One is Evil. - It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is Good. - It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.' The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: 'Which wolf wins?'The old Cherokee simply replied,
"The one you feed"
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.He said, 'My son, the battle is between two 'wolves' inside us all.One is Evil. - It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is Good. - It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.' The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: 'Which wolf wins?'The old Cherokee simply replied,
"The one you feed"
I am tired. I don't know why. And soooooooo out of sorts. I can't explain it. People in the outside world are annoying me. You try and be nice, especially after some else was nice to you, then the stupidity falls out. Rudeness, callousness, and like I said, just plain stupidity. Texans are bizarre.
I guess I need to read today's Daily OM and take it to heart.
DD found her mother. And Aunt. Things did not go very well, I am sorry to say. I really feel for her, but I think I have butted in enough. She is a grown up after all.
I guess I need to read today's Daily OM and take it to heart.
DD found her mother. And Aunt. Things did not go very well, I am sorry to say. I really feel for her, but I think I have butted in enough. She is a grown up after all.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Daily OM
August 19, 2008
Tearing Down To Rebuild
Rethinking Complaining
We all know someone who has elevated the process of complaining to a high art. Sometimes funny, sometimes exhausting, these people have the ability to find a problem just about anywhere. In its more evolved form, complaining is simply the ability to see what’s not working, in one’s own life or in the external world, and it can be quite useful if followed to its natural conclusion—finding a solution and applying it. However, many of us don’t get that far, and we find that complaining has become an end in itself. In small doses, this is not a big problem, but if complaining has become a huge part of our identities, it may be time to take a good look at how we are spending our energy.
Complaining is a person’s way of acknowledging that they are not happy with the way things are. In a metaphorical way, when we complain or criticize, we are tearing down an undesirable structure in order to make room for something new. But if all we do is tear down, never bothering to summon the creative energy required to create something new, we are not fulfilling the process. In fact, we are at risk for becoming a stagnant and destructive force in our own lives and in the lives of the people we love. Another issue with complaining is that we sometimes tend to focus on other people, whom we can’t change, as a way of deflecting attention from the one person we can change—ourselves. So transforming complaining into something useful is a twofold process that begins with turning our critical eye to look at things we can actually do something about, and then taking positive action.
When we find ourselves complaining, the last thing we need to do is get down on ourselves. Instead, we can begin by noticing that we are in the mode of wanting to make some changes. But rather than lashing out at somebody or an organization, we can look for an appropriate place to channel this energy—not our neighbor’s house, but possibly parts of our own. Finally, we can ask ourselves the positive question of what we would like to create in the place of whatever it is we want to tear down. When we do this, we channel a negative habit into a creative process, thus using our energy to change the world around us in a positive way.
Tearing Down To Rebuild
Rethinking Complaining
We all know someone who has elevated the process of complaining to a high art. Sometimes funny, sometimes exhausting, these people have the ability to find a problem just about anywhere. In its more evolved form, complaining is simply the ability to see what’s not working, in one’s own life or in the external world, and it can be quite useful if followed to its natural conclusion—finding a solution and applying it. However, many of us don’t get that far, and we find that complaining has become an end in itself. In small doses, this is not a big problem, but if complaining has become a huge part of our identities, it may be time to take a good look at how we are spending our energy.
Complaining is a person’s way of acknowledging that they are not happy with the way things are. In a metaphorical way, when we complain or criticize, we are tearing down an undesirable structure in order to make room for something new. But if all we do is tear down, never bothering to summon the creative energy required to create something new, we are not fulfilling the process. In fact, we are at risk for becoming a stagnant and destructive force in our own lives and in the lives of the people we love. Another issue with complaining is that we sometimes tend to focus on other people, whom we can’t change, as a way of deflecting attention from the one person we can change—ourselves. So transforming complaining into something useful is a twofold process that begins with turning our critical eye to look at things we can actually do something about, and then taking positive action.
When we find ourselves complaining, the last thing we need to do is get down on ourselves. Instead, we can begin by noticing that we are in the mode of wanting to make some changes. But rather than lashing out at somebody or an organization, we can look for an appropriate place to channel this energy—not our neighbor’s house, but possibly parts of our own. Finally, we can ask ourselves the positive question of what we would like to create in the place of whatever it is we want to tear down. When we do this, we channel a negative habit into a creative process, thus using our energy to change the world around us in a positive way.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Sign
Daily OM
August 18, 2008
Small Steps To Big Change
Making Big Change Easier
When we decide that it’s time for big changes in our lives, it is wise to ease into them by starting small. Small changes allow us to grow into a new habit and make it a permanent part of our lives, whereas sudden changes may cause a sense of failure that makes it difficult to go on, and we are more likely to revert to our old ways. Even if we have gone that route and find ourselves contemplating the choice to start over again, we can decide to take it slowly this time, and move forward.
Sometimes the goals we set for ourselves are merely indicators of the need for change and are useful in getting us moving in the right direction. But it is possible that once we try out what seemed so ideal, we may find that it doesn’t actually suit us, or make us feel the way we had hoped. By embarking on the path slowly, we have the chance to look around and consider other options as we learn and grow. We have time to examine the underlying values of the desire for change and find ways to manifest those feelings, whether it looks exactly like our initial goal or not. Taking small steps forward gives us time to adjust and find secure footing on our new path.
Life doesn’t always give us the opportunity to anticipate or prepare for a big change, and we may find ourselves overwhelmed by what is in front of us. By choosing one thing to work on at a time, we focus our attention on something manageable, and eventually we will look up to see that we have accomplished quite a bit. Forcing change is, in essence, a sign that we do not trust the universe’s wisdom. Instead, we can listen to our inner guidance and make changes at a pace that is right for us, ensuring that we do so in alignment with the rhythm of the universe.
August 18, 2008
Small Steps To Big Change
Making Big Change Easier
When we decide that it’s time for big changes in our lives, it is wise to ease into them by starting small. Small changes allow us to grow into a new habit and make it a permanent part of our lives, whereas sudden changes may cause a sense of failure that makes it difficult to go on, and we are more likely to revert to our old ways. Even if we have gone that route and find ourselves contemplating the choice to start over again, we can decide to take it slowly this time, and move forward.
Sometimes the goals we set for ourselves are merely indicators of the need for change and are useful in getting us moving in the right direction. But it is possible that once we try out what seemed so ideal, we may find that it doesn’t actually suit us, or make us feel the way we had hoped. By embarking on the path slowly, we have the chance to look around and consider other options as we learn and grow. We have time to examine the underlying values of the desire for change and find ways to manifest those feelings, whether it looks exactly like our initial goal or not. Taking small steps forward gives us time to adjust and find secure footing on our new path.
Life doesn’t always give us the opportunity to anticipate or prepare for a big change, and we may find ourselves overwhelmed by what is in front of us. By choosing one thing to work on at a time, we focus our attention on something manageable, and eventually we will look up to see that we have accomplished quite a bit. Forcing change is, in essence, a sign that we do not trust the universe’s wisdom. Instead, we can listen to our inner guidance and make changes at a pace that is right for us, ensuring that we do so in alignment with the rhythm of the universe.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Update
You guys are all so wonderful!!! I recovered from my panic attack, thanks to a day of laundry and cleaning! lol! I start a prescription of medicine due to a high family history of heart issues. Thankfully I have higher than recommended "good" cholesterol.
I enjoyed a Lammas celebration with the Pagan group I joined through the UU church. We made corn.husk dollies. I hope Brigid is not too offended that I have scanned her.
I hope she doesn't mind that I scanned her. She is so much prettier in person! One of our members did a Brigid and baby! Too Cute.
This is such a warm and caring group. I am SO glad I have been befriended.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
F*CK! F*CK! F*CK! Results back from my blood workup. Cholesterol WAY too high. "Cardiac Risk" THAT'S a scary fucking phrase. Not goo since it runs in my family.
*sigh* Now I have to make a doctors appointment. I'm sure I'll have to go back on cholesterol medicine which I HATED. Diet, exercise, YES, YES, YES, I'll have to start. Good thing I found my TaeBo tapes. (Maybe this will be a good excuse to buy the Zumba Tapes). Plus, this all started a mild panic attack. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK
*sigh* Now I have to make a doctors appointment. I'm sure I'll have to go back on cholesterol medicine which I HATED. Diet, exercise, YES, YES, YES, I'll have to start. Good thing I found my TaeBo tapes. (Maybe this will be a good excuse to buy the Zumba Tapes). Plus, this all started a mild panic attack. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Feather Cleanser
This is made with a large Pheasant Feather, a small owl feather and a tiny Pheasant feather. The large one has sage stuffed into the quill. it is bound with turquiose leather. I used this because of the bright blue in the small Pheasant feather. Sorry the pic is not too clear.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
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