This is a challenge for me because the winds of change are blowing. Hard. It is entirely possible that I called this week a “blow hard” because of it, so I am going to present some good things that have come from it.
1. My children got to see me at a vulnerable moment that turned into a piece of time where they took care of me. They helped clean the house and then took me to a movie and many hugs have been given.
2. One morning before work I took out a package of hamburger meat and an arm roast. I wasn’t sure which one I would feel like cooking for dinner that evening. I made them both. Normally, I’m too tired to cook one meal let alone two. We’re having the roast today. My Awesome Chef Meter is off the charts because of this.
3. Most of my socks are accounted for and I haven’t had to buy new ones in quite a while. This means my dryer will probably eat them all on Laundry Day.
4. My resolve to write a book is closing in on me. I know I say this a lot, but this time I mean it!
5. Music. Music is always a good thing that happens to me. Right now I’m listening to a double CD set of Xavier Cugat that I bought at a re-sale shop for $3. Mason says it sounds like music from the Tom & Jerry cartoons.
6. The kids and I all had an impromptu “Bohemian Rhapsody” moment in the car and we all sang it at the top of our lungs. It was a magical moment and my smile lasted for hours from that.
7. The Small Purse Drive! It’s a huge success! I love humanity right now!
8. I took out my camera again and started taking pictures because I missed photography so much. I’m anxious to capture some of these amazing fall colors and learn some new things about my camera all at the same time.
9. Resolve. I will proceed to negotiate life the way I want. Damn, that feels good. Last year I heard “This too shall pass” from friends so often that I began to hate that phrase. When this too shall pass is in the past one can only feel marvelous.
10. I now know what I’d do for a Klondike bar. Everyone should know that about themselves.
October 24, 2009 @ 6:22 am | Filed under Brain Swamp | Permalink | Comments (13)
Mommela Said,
October 24, 2009 @ 6:41 am
For a blow hard week, those are some jewels you found! My Small Purse collection is almost ready to send. Smooches, Mocha!
Mocha Momma Said,
October 24, 2009 @ 6:47 am
Thanks, Mommela. I’m so excited about all these purses and the smiles it will bring to my girls.
Betsy Said,
October 24, 2009 @ 6:51 am
I can’t help but notice that none of your good things were school-related. I hear you loud and clear. What is it about this year that seems to be ridiculously tough for all educators?
There is always a bright side, tho, isn’t there? Sounds like your family is yours.
Johann Said,
October 24, 2009 @ 7:04 am
Awesome. Love seeing you smile in your posts again.
Sarah Said,
October 24, 2009 @ 8:07 am
Thanks for reminding me to focus on what I appreciate in my life.
Headless Mom Said,
October 24, 2009 @ 11:13 am
I had a suck-tastic week too. Glad you are seeing the good. I think I need to take a note from you.
Meg Evans Said,
October 24, 2009 @ 1:22 pm
I heard Bohemian Rhapsody in the car over the past week…no singalongs yet, though.
Purses went in the mail to you on Thursday!
Darla sez Said,
October 24, 2009 @ 2:40 pm
How do I get you the purses?
Fiona Said,
October 24, 2009 @ 5:16 pm
Glad you were able to find some gems. I have a box of purses to send you for the project to.
Arielle Said,
October 25, 2009 @ 7:56 am
I always find list-y posts like this to say so much. Sometimes you just have to list out what’s happened in a week or what have you. Sounds like a lot of good happened.
Avitable Said,
October 26, 2009 @ 7:09 am
I should write something like this, because I know it would be hard to come up with.
Belle Said,
October 29, 2009 @ 11:19 am
I want video footage of the Bohemian Rhapsody singalong.
Tom Said,
October 30, 2009 @ 10:38 am
“My children got to see me at a vulnerable moment that turned into a piece of time where they took care of me. ”
Have those senior moments started already?
What the heck is an arm roast?