Well today was my first full day as a full time mom and housewife again. What a change. I mean, I just had two months off during the summer to do exactly the same thing, but somehow having it official just seems different. It's amazing how our minds work that way. It started off usual, although I didn't get out of bed at 6:30 with everyone else. I lingered about and listened to the news on the radio; cuddled Maya. Thought, I'll go back to sleep - old habits die hard. So I got up, grabbed the paper, grabbed my breakfast (note to self - need milk for tomorrow - wonder if I'll have time.) Based on our family meeting the night before, I'll have lots of time. Had a nice outing with a friend and her daughter this morning. Normally, I might have referred to her as a parent and student. But I'm now proud to say Friend(s). More words of encouragement and good wishes continue to fill my email. I truly am a very blessed person. On may way home, I stopped in to see another friend. I noticed her beaming face in a local newspaper today and wanted to show her. Way to go Rose - I am very proud of you! We made a date for on annual september lunch next week, and I can't wait to get caught up on our busy lives (mine not so busy any more)
BODY: My pedometer only hit 7000 steps today. Part of that was thanks to my daily walk with Maya. However it was enough steps to get me to the hatch of the International Space Station. And who was there to greet me, but the Canadian Astronaut Bob Thrisk. If you want to see a really neat video of the ISS, go to the website I provided earlier in my blogs, put in however many steps or activities you need to get to the station and you'll have access to this tour. Bob also says you can visit www.asc-csa.gc.ca to see more information. This past weekend there was an interesting article about Bob and his journey. He has three more months left in space. I was glad I got to meet him, if only virtually. Technology is amazing. I will have to try and find a new journey to make.
MIND: Speaking of technology. I used the online dictionary today. I have had a couple of words swirling in my head for the past couple of days and I just wanted to give myself some clarification. The last time I had to look up a word was a few years ago; it was beligerant; and I found out it had been used incorrectly by another party. You always hear these words but what do they really mean. The first word I wanted to investigate was BULLY - now we hear this word used all the time regarding the school systems, but did you know the actual definition is :browbeat; discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate. Totally makes sense to me - it can be used in an out of school context. The other definition I was looking for was "VERBAL ABUSE" it read as follows: It is a form of profanity that can ocur with or without the use of expletives. Again another eye opener for me. So that's what I did with my mind today. And now, I can move on, put my head on my pillow tonight and sleep with a clear mind.
Good night and sleep peacefully!
Stacey
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