Yes...I said it. I actually have some peace. And it feels magnificent! As of today, I have cut back my wow gaming to 2 days a week. And in the off days, I get the things done around the house I need to. Also, I am crocheting an afghan. That has been so relaxing, it's wonderful. To be able to make something that I can see growing right there as I do it, feels like I have accomplished something. And it doesn't matter if I work on it for 5 minutes or 5 hours. :D It is just relaxing me so much. I really needed that!
The afghan has healing properties. lol Well, not really, but in a way it does help. Not only do I feel more at peace, but I can sit there and have a great conversation with Joe at the same time, plus I don't snack or drink as much pop as I'm working on it. Result? 10 pounds down in just a matter of a week. Wow! I just find that to get awesome. :D And yes, I can be easily excited. hehe
On a different note...this also means that I can snuggle up with the cat more. He has been seeming a bit out of it lately, like he's wanting extra attention. We lock him out of the bedroom at night, because he'll keep us up. But, when we do, he'll poop on whatever is around...carpet, couch, chair, whatever...he's not fussy. Maybe with a little extra attention, he'll settle down a bit. :D Here's hoping!! Either way, I am enjoying this.
Since I can't take this with us to Virginia, because it's too big, I have another project that I am taking. It's a knit shoulder wrap. It's really cute. :) That should be compact enough to work on down there. hehe I wish I could take it on the plane, but they might frown on sharp pointy knitting needles. So, just in case, I'll pack it in my suitcase. :D
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Early Life Crisis
Okay, so it's not really a crisis. hehe But, it's something. Joe and I have been sitting here beating our heads against the wall. There is just no motivation to get things done. For me, I had been playing a ton of WOW, and I have zero or less than zero interest in playing. But, what do we do instead? That's the problem. There are millions of other things to do, but since there is so much, we are overwhelmed.
1) Prayer time. This is a biggy for us. We have no time for prayer. And by no time, I don't mean that we are so busy, I mean that we just don't make time..plain and simple. Solution? Simple...make the time. Easy right? Sure..kind of. lol We don't have the same prayer time likes, so using Liturgy of the Hours isn't going to work for us together, unless one of us sucks it up and we just sit down together during the day to do that. Joe likes late night prayer, which is terrific, and I support it 100%, but I am so exhausted by that time, that I just can't do anything. So, for me, it's morning or really anytime other than late evening.
2) Exercise time. Same problem as above, but of course less pressing. It's not like my soul depends at all on whether I exercise. But, I know my health does, as does the idea of treating my body like a temple. I really don't do that. I let things go, I don't eat properly, etc etc etc. Solution? Start eating right and exercising regularily. The solutions are all so simple. lol This is going to require some mental work on my part. My overall ability is limited, so I have to just find something that works. Otherwise, I over do it and hurt myself. My plan is to start using the exercise bike every day, with extra workouts in there too. And the big thing is to start eating regular meals.
3) Work on the house. I've been so darned tired, that this has fallen flat. But, the kitchen just absolutely must get done before the end of August. If we want to make our deadline to get the house on the market, these things must get done.
4) School/extra learning stuff. Well...where to go here. I have some books that I need to get through before classes start. Getting through them will determine whether I take the classes I have signed up for or not. I have calculus books that I have to be able to get my head wrapped around before December comes, because if I can't, then there is no point in taking the class. The Latin is only in my spare time to keep my skill up, because I'm not taking a Latin class this year.
I hate just sitting at my desk all the time. It just makes me feel so lazy! Especially when I have other things I could be doing. One plus will be that we're heading to Virginia in 9 days. I'll be taking a bunch of books and things with me, and we have no plans on playing WOW, so I'll have time to do some reading and stuff. We'll have a few days in there for the Trimmer Bash, which should be lots of fun. I'm quite looking forward to seeing people I haven't seen in quite some time.
1) Prayer time. This is a biggy for us. We have no time for prayer. And by no time, I don't mean that we are so busy, I mean that we just don't make time..plain and simple. Solution? Simple...make the time. Easy right? Sure..kind of. lol We don't have the same prayer time likes, so using Liturgy of the Hours isn't going to work for us together, unless one of us sucks it up and we just sit down together during the day to do that. Joe likes late night prayer, which is terrific, and I support it 100%, but I am so exhausted by that time, that I just can't do anything. So, for me, it's morning or really anytime other than late evening.
2) Exercise time. Same problem as above, but of course less pressing. It's not like my soul depends at all on whether I exercise. But, I know my health does, as does the idea of treating my body like a temple. I really don't do that. I let things go, I don't eat properly, etc etc etc. Solution? Start eating right and exercising regularily. The solutions are all so simple. lol This is going to require some mental work on my part. My overall ability is limited, so I have to just find something that works. Otherwise, I over do it and hurt myself. My plan is to start using the exercise bike every day, with extra workouts in there too. And the big thing is to start eating regular meals.
3) Work on the house. I've been so darned tired, that this has fallen flat. But, the kitchen just absolutely must get done before the end of August. If we want to make our deadline to get the house on the market, these things must get done.
4) School/extra learning stuff. Well...where to go here. I have some books that I need to get through before classes start. Getting through them will determine whether I take the classes I have signed up for or not. I have calculus books that I have to be able to get my head wrapped around before December comes, because if I can't, then there is no point in taking the class. The Latin is only in my spare time to keep my skill up, because I'm not taking a Latin class this year.
I hate just sitting at my desk all the time. It just makes me feel so lazy! Especially when I have other things I could be doing. One plus will be that we're heading to Virginia in 9 days. I'll be taking a bunch of books and things with me, and we have no plans on playing WOW, so I'll have time to do some reading and stuff. We'll have a few days in there for the Trimmer Bash, which should be lots of fun. I'm quite looking forward to seeing people I haven't seen in quite some time.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
A summer's journey
Even though we get to have an unusually long summer vacation, which started at the end of April, the summer has flown by. My parents came to visit for 2 weeks, and are already here and gone. I've been refinishing the cabinets, in what I thought was a fast pace for a bit, but it came to a screeching halt, and isn't even half done yet. It really is amazing how much time can be lost in the blink of an eye.
Part of my time has been spent at doctor visits, or planning doctor visits. I finally saw an OBGYN, who has me lined up for tons of tests. The bloodwork was no biggy, but an ultrasound to rule out any problems I might have, has a 2-3 month waiting list. So, I'll try to get a referral to get that done in the US. I'm already going to see a neurologist down there, so what's one more appointment. lol Thank goodness my cycle's might be cooperating, so that I can actually get the ultrasound done.
I had high hopes for the summer. We were going to do some exploring around the province, I was going to get at least the kitchen reno done, and I was going to finish a couple books that I have been reading to get ready for the upcoming school year. So far, none of that has been accomplished. I'm only half way through one of the instructional books on Calculus, and only on the first selection to translate for Latin...that, and I don't think we've even left the Halifax area all summer. Why is that? Well, there are tons of reasons, read excuses, but no good ones. It's so easy to come up with other things that need doing. Friday we have planned to go see the Tall Ships though, which will be nice. I think we are both planners, because if we don't plan to do something, we won't do it. It doesn't have to be elaborately planned of we'll be here at 9, do this at 9:30...but more of we'll do this on Tuesday. Then we'll wing it once we are on the road, and enjoy ourselves.We have been planning to visit a friend of Joe's in Antigonish...and haven't even gotten there yet.
Sometimes our best laid plans can get overshadowed by such mundain things. I'm reading Prayer Primer, and do you think I've been putting it into practice yet? No, of course not. Same problem. I seem to always run out of time in the day. I think that my prayer life needs the same devotion as anything else, of planning when to do it. If it gets a dedicated time, it becomes an integral part of my day. Once that gets set in place, then it can be extended, modified, and grow. What would I like from my prayer life? I hope to be able to follow the example of St. Theresa of Avila. She is a huge inspiration to me, and is my confirmation Saint. Can I live up to her example, no, probably not. I don't have that kind of ego to think that I can be as devote as she. Will I give it my best try, you bet. For me, going to church on Sunday is not the end all and be all to my religious life. There are other parts to it. Prayer is one, my relationship with God is a big one, my relationship to those around me is another, and of course my relationship with my husband. It's just a matter of me kicking myself in the behind, and starting to get myself going.
Part of my time has been spent at doctor visits, or planning doctor visits. I finally saw an OBGYN, who has me lined up for tons of tests. The bloodwork was no biggy, but an ultrasound to rule out any problems I might have, has a 2-3 month waiting list. So, I'll try to get a referral to get that done in the US. I'm already going to see a neurologist down there, so what's one more appointment. lol Thank goodness my cycle's might be cooperating, so that I can actually get the ultrasound done.
I had high hopes for the summer. We were going to do some exploring around the province, I was going to get at least the kitchen reno done, and I was going to finish a couple books that I have been reading to get ready for the upcoming school year. So far, none of that has been accomplished. I'm only half way through one of the instructional books on Calculus, and only on the first selection to translate for Latin...that, and I don't think we've even left the Halifax area all summer. Why is that? Well, there are tons of reasons, read excuses, but no good ones. It's so easy to come up with other things that need doing. Friday we have planned to go see the Tall Ships though, which will be nice. I think we are both planners, because if we don't plan to do something, we won't do it. It doesn't have to be elaborately planned of we'll be here at 9, do this at 9:30...but more of we'll do this on Tuesday. Then we'll wing it once we are on the road, and enjoy ourselves.We have been planning to visit a friend of Joe's in Antigonish...and haven't even gotten there yet.
Sometimes our best laid plans can get overshadowed by such mundain things. I'm reading Prayer Primer, and do you think I've been putting it into practice yet? No, of course not. Same problem. I seem to always run out of time in the day. I think that my prayer life needs the same devotion as anything else, of planning when to do it. If it gets a dedicated time, it becomes an integral part of my day. Once that gets set in place, then it can be extended, modified, and grow. What would I like from my prayer life? I hope to be able to follow the example of St. Theresa of Avila. She is a huge inspiration to me, and is my confirmation Saint. Can I live up to her example, no, probably not. I don't have that kind of ego to think that I can be as devote as she. Will I give it my best try, you bet. For me, going to church on Sunday is not the end all and be all to my religious life. There are other parts to it. Prayer is one, my relationship with God is a big one, my relationship to those around me is another, and of course my relationship with my husband. It's just a matter of me kicking myself in the behind, and starting to get myself going.
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