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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Cara: TGIF
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Wait what it's not Friday? What day is it? Oh Wednesday...right. I have been doing that for three days...I can't seem to get it together....I keep thinking it's a different day! That's the kinda weeks days I have been having. So much in my head...aaah!!!
So, since I am a glass half full kinda gal...(if I keep saying that I am secretly hoping to be one!!!) and I woke this morning to s**t circles in my back hallway. If you have ever seen Ariel (the dog) poop outside you would know what I mean. Not to be gross first thing in the morning...but she walks in a circle pooping in a lovely sprial. If you have the great job of pooper scooping my yard you may become dizzy walking in circles picking it up...just sayin'.
So.....she had way too many pieces of Grandma's cookies and chicken cutlet parmesan...apparently. So back to the half glass (sorry I digress...a lot)...if you wake up and have to clean sh*t first thing in the morning...your day can't get any worse. Right? It's gotta get better from there. And if you step in sh*t that's good luck, right? You have heard the saying, right?
Glass half full...glass full...glass half full.......
Jenn's two cents: As long as the glass started out full of Cab Sav and is now half full - all is looking rosie. A day that started with sh*t should be ended with wine - just sayin'.
RIP Elizabeth Taylor :(
So, since I am a glass half full kinda gal...(if I keep saying that I am secretly hoping to be one!!!) and I woke this morning to s**t circles in my back hallway. If you have ever seen Ariel (the dog) poop outside you would know what I mean. Not to be gross first thing in the morning...but she walks in a circle pooping in a lovely sprial. If you have the great job of pooper scooping my yard you may become dizzy walking in circles picking it up...just sayin'.
So.....she had way too many pieces of Grandma's cookies and chicken cutlet parmesan...apparently. So back to the half glass (sorry I digress...a lot)...if you wake up and have to clean sh*t first thing in the morning...your day can't get any worse. Right? It's gotta get better from there. And if you step in sh*t that's good luck, right? You have heard the saying, right?
Glass half full...glass full...glass half full.......
Jenn's two cents: As long as the glass started out full of Cab Sav and is now half full - all is looking rosie. A day that started with sh*t should be ended with wine - just sayin'.
RIP Elizabeth Taylor :(
Friday, March 11, 2011
Cara: TGIF
Steve Tyler said on American Idol last week "Some weeks even Tuesday says WTF"...that made laugh. That was before I knew this week would leave me saying wtf a few times...amongst other expletives that I won't share here. It's been a week where the range of emotions had left me exhausted. But I think sometimes it's good for you to have your emotions shake you up a bit. Makes you think, when your head clears.
Anger only depletes you. It exhausts me. Last week I heard this..."Anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die". Something to think about. Anger makes me see all blurry and discombobulated. While you are in the midst of it though, it's hard to remember that it only hurts you.
Dogs are a pain sometimes...hair all over, messy paws, vet bills, but they love you unconditionally. They are always happy to see you, even if it's 3:00 a.m. and you just came down from your bedroom 'cause you couldn't sleep. Don't take them for granted because the day they go will be one of the saddest days of your life.
Sometimes you get fooled. But don't kick yourself. Keep letting people in.
Disappointments are part of life that teach lessons but they still totally suck while they are happening.
Crying is good sometimes. Even when it's not happy tears. But if you get the chance more than one time in a week to cry happy tears then maybe that's OK.
Things always get clearer and time goes on. You finally get some sleep. Get a little distance when you need it. Talk to someone who gets you, who really listens to you and who you believe when they tell you everything will work out.
This not a week I am sad to see go. It will end on a high note with birthday cake, family and friends to celebrate again the Diva's 18th and my godson's 19th birthdays....I will make their birthday cakes like I always do. And it reminds me that doing small things (like making a homemade birthday cake instead of buying it from the store)with great love makes me happy.
I was also reminded that God listens to you and may not always answer you in the way you would want. But sometimes you need to wait to figure out why. Sometimes he tells you things in ways you wouldn't think of. Maybe in an old lady who looks you in your eye, or in church when you didn't even know you would end up there that day or in a lesson retaught to you by your child.
It's been an interesting week...next week I am shooting for dull. Hope yours is maybe a little dull if you need it to be. Peaceful too.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Cara: T.G.I.F.
I do like Fridays. When I say I am glad it's Friday, people have said to me..."you don't work what do you care what day it is?" Really? In the past I would have jumped on that with..."What do I do? Well this week alone I packed 25 Christmas tubs with Christmas stuff, wrapped everything, organized and labeled every box with all it's contents, did about 12 loads (and counting) of laundry, cooked dinner every night, drove 3 kids in three different directions all at the same time (try that I dare ya!) blah blah blah...." Not so much any more. I don't feel the need to explain myself or what I do each day to anyone.
I don't make New Year's resolutions. They are crap. I have before...lose 20lbs, join a gym, bake bread everyday, stop cursing..(uh...?)... I just set myself up for failure. Not that those are unattainable, just not all of them at once. One thing I have had this week is quiet. I have been alone a lot this week, since I am waging cleaning warfare on my house. Gives me time to think.
I think every year we change a little, hopefully for the good. You get lots of life lessons along the way if you look for them. Now that 2009 is behind me I know...
...it's better for me to walk away and give my self a minute during an argument or a confrontation with someone I love so that I don't say things I can't take back. If I don't know you or dislike you and you start with me....then I will take you down.
...people are put in your path for a reason. This year someone has been put in mine, who I am really growing to like and she is teaching me not to sweat the small stuff. I will never be totally without OCD like her, and I don't think I want to be. But, she is much wiser than me and has given me advice without me even knowing it at the time.
...to wait and find out if I like someone or not myself. I won't always listen to other people's opinions of them because they can be wrong. You can't always judge a book by it's cover.
...not to let the winter blahs take over my head this year. I don't like cold. I am done with winter by February. But I love the seasons. I like things changed up and would get tired of the same old sunny day everyday. I like a rainy day now and then so there's an excuse to take a nap or just stay in. And (drum roll) I like snow. It's snowing now and I love to look at it, take a walk in it, go sledding and bundle little kids up to play in it. I don't want it all the time but a nice coating every week to keep outside bright and shiny is really nice. I will keep reminding myself of that or start taking Prozac. (just kidding)
...that I save a lot of money using coupons, waiting for sales and being prepared when I shop. I used to think it wasn't worth my time. But my wallet thinks otherwise.
...I don't have to always run the show. Taking a step back from obligations I have had in the past has been a nice break. I will probably jump back in at some point but right now I am good.
...I don't care so much anymore about keeping up with the Jones'. They may have a lot on the outside, but no one knows what really goes on in a home or in a marriage, I know what goes on in mine and I'm good.
...to really take one day at a time. If it doesn't get done, there's always tomorrow. Don't waste today worrying about tomorrow or next week. Whether or not today is mundane or spectacular, you won't get it back.
I am sure there has been more. I have another week of staying in ahead of me I may have some more revelations. But that's next week. For now...TGIF!
Jenn's two cents: Well said! I just want to add - it's okay to take a day "off" sometimes. Lock the door, turn off the phone & computer and give yourself a break - at least until 3:00 when the chaos returns! Hmmm that sounds good ...
I don't make New Year's resolutions. They are crap. I have before...lose 20lbs, join a gym, bake bread everyday, stop cursing..(uh...?)... I just set myself up for failure. Not that those are unattainable, just not all of them at once. One thing I have had this week is quiet. I have been alone a lot this week, since I am waging cleaning warfare on my house. Gives me time to think.
I think every year we change a little, hopefully for the good. You get lots of life lessons along the way if you look for them. Now that 2009 is behind me I know...
...it's better for me to walk away and give my self a minute during an argument or a confrontation with someone I love so that I don't say things I can't take back. If I don't know you or dislike you and you start with me....then I will take you down.
...people are put in your path for a reason. This year someone has been put in mine, who I am really growing to like and she is teaching me not to sweat the small stuff. I will never be totally without OCD like her, and I don't think I want to be. But, she is much wiser than me and has given me advice without me even knowing it at the time.
...to wait and find out if I like someone or not myself. I won't always listen to other people's opinions of them because they can be wrong. You can't always judge a book by it's cover.
...not to let the winter blahs take over my head this year. I don't like cold. I am done with winter by February. But I love the seasons. I like things changed up and would get tired of the same old sunny day everyday. I like a rainy day now and then so there's an excuse to take a nap or just stay in. And (drum roll) I like snow. It's snowing now and I love to look at it, take a walk in it, go sledding and bundle little kids up to play in it. I don't want it all the time but a nice coating every week to keep outside bright and shiny is really nice. I will keep reminding myself of that or start taking Prozac. (just kidding)
...that I save a lot of money using coupons, waiting for sales and being prepared when I shop. I used to think it wasn't worth my time. But my wallet thinks otherwise.
...I don't have to always run the show. Taking a step back from obligations I have had in the past has been a nice break. I will probably jump back in at some point but right now I am good.
...I don't care so much anymore about keeping up with the Jones'. They may have a lot on the outside, but no one knows what really goes on in a home or in a marriage, I know what goes on in mine and I'm good.
...to really take one day at a time. If it doesn't get done, there's always tomorrow. Don't waste today worrying about tomorrow or next week. Whether or not today is mundane or spectacular, you won't get it back.
I am sure there has been more. I have another week of staying in ahead of me I may have some more revelations. But that's next week. For now...TGIF!
Jenn's two cents: Well said! I just want to add - it's okay to take a day "off" sometimes. Lock the door, turn off the phone & computer and give yourself a break - at least until 3:00 when the chaos returns! Hmmm that sounds good ...
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