Hmmm, does it really matter what I have to say today. I bellieve everyone has one thing on their mind - hockey gold -. Yeah for the men's hockey team. I am stunned by the hype. Yes it is the Olympics, yes it is a gold medal - but think about it. They are the same NHL players that play all hockey season, only the teams have been mixed up a bit. It is off my opinion (and I know it's not share by many, least of all my own son) that the Olympics should not be for the professionals. There I said it. Not taking away from their medal, it was great hockey - but by more than just the Canadian and U.S. teams. Ranting done.......
My car is looking and smelling very nice. the son and I cleaned the inside yesterday and Bill took it for a nice warm bath this morning. Then on the way to fitness, the son took all of 10 seconds to put his dirty shoes up on the dash again. They didn't stay there very long; one smack and they were back on the floor.
Went out for a family February dinner. I had the honours of choosing the restaraunt. I decided to pick something out of the coupon book. And the winner was - Mother Tucker's. I hadn't been there since the daughter was a baby. Bad mistake on my part. It wasn't the restaraunt I remember. The only good part of my menu was the ribs. The service was slightly above bad. Next month will be Bill's choice.
Hope to get a few more baskets finished tonight. The son is convinced we need to watch another espisode of Lost, but I'm still shocked that Shannon was killed.
BODY: 7000 steps tonight (hopefully more before I go to bed) and I stopped eating at supper when I was full! What a nice feeling.
MIND: Louise Hay "My thoughts help me create the perfect working environment." In and out of the home.
Good night
Stacey
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Day 200 - 165 Days to Go
This has been the most energized Saturday in a long time. Wonder why?????
Got the laundry started first thing this morning. Let me rephrase that. Got the son's laundry started first thing this morning. Just as I was getting on my roll, the son thought it would be a good time to go for his toe x-ray. And what lesson did he learn there. If you're standing in line, don't leave the line to come ask your mother a question, because somebody else will walk through the door (or maybe two people) and you'll lose your spot in line; thus delaying your xray. Despite the slight delay, we were in and out of there in 15 minutes. The result - we don't know. They are going to send the results to the referring doctor, who works at the walk in clinic. Got to love this health care system.
Well we were at Market Mall, so might as well do a little shopping. Again let me rephrase that. The son might as well do a little shopping. Except for looking at a pair of black boots (necessity for my line dancing), the son did all the looking. He still has some gift cards from Christmas to use up. Went looking for jeans - came home with two PS3 games.
We did decide to stop for lunch. I just love the chicken caesar crepes. The son had the apple cinnamon desert one.
Got the laundry started first thing this morning. Let me rephrase that. Got the son's laundry started first thing this morning. Just as I was getting on my roll, the son thought it would be a good time to go for his toe x-ray. And what lesson did he learn there. If you're standing in line, don't leave the line to come ask your mother a question, because somebody else will walk through the door (or maybe two people) and you'll lose your spot in line; thus delaying your xray. Despite the slight delay, we were in and out of there in 15 minutes. The result - we don't know. They are going to send the results to the referring doctor, who works at the walk in clinic. Got to love this health care system.
Well we were at Market Mall, so might as well do a little shopping. Again let me rephrase that. The son might as well do a little shopping. Except for looking at a pair of black boots (necessity for my line dancing), the son did all the looking. He still has some gift cards from Christmas to use up. Went looking for jeans - came home with two PS3 games.
We did decide to stop for lunch. I just love the chicken caesar crepes. The son had the apple cinnamon desert one.
Supper was a treat tonight. We had our Chinese Fondue. That's usually what we have for supper on New Years Eve. It was nice and small tonight. We all sat at the island and enjoyed a cozy family meal.
Just for a side note: On the opposite day - day 165 with 200 days to go, it was jan 23 and it was also a Saturday - dodododododood
BODY: 14,000 steps today. (plus one blister on my toe). That with the rest of February totals over 216,000 steps. Sounds much more impressive that way.
MIND: Peter Greene - "As anyone who has been close to someone that has committed suicide knows, there is no other pain like that felt after the incident."
Thoughts and prayers to Marie Osmond for the loss of her son and the family of Andrew Koenig; both of which suffered from horrible disease "depression" and dealt with it the only way they thought possible.
Night
Stacey
Day 199 - 166 Days to Go
Note to self!!! Don't try and accomplish everything in one day!!! Wash valences, laundry, work two jobs and make supper!!!! Something has to give - and that would be the laundry once more. I'm sure the son will be coming to me soon to let me know he has no clean clothes. And supper consisted of a frozen pizza!!! I like when I get the afternoon emails from Bill saying he doesn't want a big supper because he has gone for lunch. Today was lunch with Brucie - no doubt to discuss this years Cinco De Maya celebrations. It doesn't look like Mexico is on the agenda for this year. It's almost March, we better start the planning soon!
Watched a bit of Olympics this evening - the hockey game was close. It sure made for exciting hockey.
I got the books all balanced and we came in under budget on most everything! Guess I'll have to shop more next month!!!!! (don't tell Bill that part)
BODY: Got in 13,000 steps today, and took the stairs at Bow Valley!
MIND: Louise Hay "I grow spiritually when I accept responsibility for my life."
Late night, but good night
Stacey
Watched a bit of Olympics this evening - the hockey game was close. It sure made for exciting hockey.
I got the books all balanced and we came in under budget on most everything! Guess I'll have to shop more next month!!!!! (don't tell Bill that part)
BODY: Got in 13,000 steps today, and took the stairs at Bow Valley!
MIND: Louise Hay "I grow spiritually when I accept responsibility for my life."
Late night, but good night
Stacey
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Day 198 - 167 Days to Go
Is this week over yet!!! My house is a disaster; haven't done laundry in a week; and the dust bunnies are multiplying like - well bunnies!!!!
Busy day at work this morning. Between potty breaks and sparkle glue, class just got a little chaotic. I'm getting used to the "Mrs. Wee!!!! Mrs. Wee!!! Reminds me of when my kids were young Mom!!!!! Mom!!!!.
Spent the afternoon with Miss Caylee - I'm not going to be able to call her baby Caylee for very much longer. Why is it we always wish for them to get to the next stage and when they do, we wish they were still at the last stage. Anyways, Caylee is crawling, and when she wants something she gets there pretty fast. Maya was a little jealous again, and she followed Caylee and I where ever we went. After about an hour and a half, Caylee was getting bored; not fussy, just bored. She didn't want her bottle; didn't want to be held; certainly didn't want Maya, and she seemed a little tired. So, we decided to take the car ride early. I figured we'd drive over to Northland Mall and maybe run into Walmart. Before we even left our community, her eyes were closed and pink blanket snuggled up to her face. Hmmm, I thought to myself, might be a good time to go park the car and grab some zzzzz's like Caylee. Not.... as soon as I turned the car off - actually the music, her eyes opened right up. I tried singing thinking she might think the radio was back on-----I guess my singing isn't as good as I thought. Again, she wasn't fussy, just talking. Then the tooting started and Caylee started laughing. Now I'm starting to think ahead - should I leave her or change her. We had an appointment at the doctors and if she's stinky, I'd rather change her in the car. Usually I'm so organized, but throw at little one in there, and you are completly on their schedule. Finally the son joined us in the car and we headed out to the doctors appointment.
The son really should have been an older brother. He climbed right into the back seat when he seen his cousin. I was watching him through the rear view mirror and he's smiling (quietly) and making faces (again quietly) at Caylee. I'm not sure what Caylee was thinking (maybe nice haircut).
So we're in the clinic waiting for the son to come out from the doctors office. A lady (not much younger than me - ok quite a bit younger than me, but not really young) asks me if that was my grandson. Now, for Alisa's sake I was annoyed she thought Caylee was a boy - for crying out loud she was covered in pink from head to toe. Then for my sake - A grandma!!!!!! I wasn't wearing pasley!!!!
So then my phone rings. It was Alisa - and just as I was giving her the scoop, the nurse bluntly tells me - "NO CELL PHONES allowed in the clinic!!!" So I picked up Caylee, in her car seat, along with diaper bag and my large purse and we head just outside the door so I can tell Alisa what is going on - a total of 2 minutes.!!!!! You can have cell phones in hospital's now, why not a clinic.
Anyway, that was the afternoon. Grabbed 60 minute shut eye and then headed to the son's soccer game. I tried to run some errands so I would only catch the last half, but of course, plans don't always work out. The son didn't play (possible broken toe still) and the team won. It was hard to watch though, because the other team played quite dirty, and they had a coach who was very condicending to his players and ours!!!!!
So one episode of Lost was watched tonight. Season II, espisode 3. The hatch was supposedly going to blow up, but Jack saved the day again (I think) This is where it is really starting to get confusing.
BODY: Over 16,000 steps today, and my body feels it.
MIND: Louise Hay "The past is over." and tomorrow is another day!
Good Night
Stacey
Busy day at work this morning. Between potty breaks and sparkle glue, class just got a little chaotic. I'm getting used to the "Mrs. Wee!!!! Mrs. Wee!!! Reminds me of when my kids were young Mom!!!!! Mom!!!!.
Spent the afternoon with Miss Caylee - I'm not going to be able to call her baby Caylee for very much longer. Why is it we always wish for them to get to the next stage and when they do, we wish they were still at the last stage. Anyways, Caylee is crawling, and when she wants something she gets there pretty fast. Maya was a little jealous again, and she followed Caylee and I where ever we went. After about an hour and a half, Caylee was getting bored; not fussy, just bored. She didn't want her bottle; didn't want to be held; certainly didn't want Maya, and she seemed a little tired. So, we decided to take the car ride early. I figured we'd drive over to Northland Mall and maybe run into Walmart. Before we even left our community, her eyes were closed and pink blanket snuggled up to her face. Hmmm, I thought to myself, might be a good time to go park the car and grab some zzzzz's like Caylee. Not.... as soon as I turned the car off - actually the music, her eyes opened right up. I tried singing thinking she might think the radio was back on-----I guess my singing isn't as good as I thought. Again, she wasn't fussy, just talking. Then the tooting started and Caylee started laughing. Now I'm starting to think ahead - should I leave her or change her. We had an appointment at the doctors and if she's stinky, I'd rather change her in the car. Usually I'm so organized, but throw at little one in there, and you are completly on their schedule. Finally the son joined us in the car and we headed out to the doctors appointment.
The son really should have been an older brother. He climbed right into the back seat when he seen his cousin. I was watching him through the rear view mirror and he's smiling (quietly) and making faces (again quietly) at Caylee. I'm not sure what Caylee was thinking (maybe nice haircut).
So we're in the clinic waiting for the son to come out from the doctors office. A lady (not much younger than me - ok quite a bit younger than me, but not really young) asks me if that was my grandson. Now, for Alisa's sake I was annoyed she thought Caylee was a boy - for crying out loud she was covered in pink from head to toe. Then for my sake - A grandma!!!!!! I wasn't wearing pasley!!!!
So then my phone rings. It was Alisa - and just as I was giving her the scoop, the nurse bluntly tells me - "NO CELL PHONES allowed in the clinic!!!" So I picked up Caylee, in her car seat, along with diaper bag and my large purse and we head just outside the door so I can tell Alisa what is going on - a total of 2 minutes.!!!!! You can have cell phones in hospital's now, why not a clinic.
Anyway, that was the afternoon. Grabbed 60 minute shut eye and then headed to the son's soccer game. I tried to run some errands so I would only catch the last half, but of course, plans don't always work out. The son didn't play (possible broken toe still) and the team won. It was hard to watch though, because the other team played quite dirty, and they had a coach who was very condicending to his players and ours!!!!!
So one episode of Lost was watched tonight. Season II, espisode 3. The hatch was supposedly going to blow up, but Jack saved the day again (I think) This is where it is really starting to get confusing.
BODY: Over 16,000 steps today, and my body feels it.
MIND: Louise Hay "The past is over." and tomorrow is another day!
Good Night
Stacey
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Day 197 - 168 Days to Go
What a difference the sun makes. There was no sun first thing this morning, and I had a very difficuty time wanting to get out of bed!!!! I finally got out of bed for the second time around 8:30 am. I really wanted to get alot accomplished today, but I totally forgot I wasn't going to be home for most of the afternoon.
Quickly decided on a supper. And surprisingly once that was decided, the rest of the day seemed to be much easier to adapt to.
Worked at the Hamptons school again today. For the hour before lunchroom, I worked in the library with Ellen. I sure do missing working in the library. I know I'm weird but I love doing the taping of the books. I remember Judy from the Northhaven library used to let me tape until my hearts content!!!!!
After the Hamptons, I headed out to spent the afternoon with Matt. I gave him a couple of options on what we could do for the afternoon, but there was a hockey game on - US vs Switzerland. So that's what we did. My goodness that young man knows his hockey. He could be an annoucer for the games. He knows all the players names, what teams they play for; where they used to play for. He was really good at answering all my questions and didn't seemed to get annoyed at all.
Dropped Matt off to meet his brother and I headed home to put the rest of supper together.
I was going to go down for a quick nap after supper, but alas another hockey game. This one was Canada and Russia. I heard it was going to be a nail biter so thought I had better take a look. Seven, three was the final score, so not too much of a nail biter!! Then the son comes upstairs to see if I'll cut his hair again. I guess he's a sucker for punishment, or a very braver 16 year old. He let me do the designs in the side of his head again. I don't want to be around when he heads back to his hair dressers to have a real cut done!!!!
Well, the son wants to watch Lost, but I'm ready for bed, as I didn't get that short nap after supper. We started season two on Monday night!!!!!
BODY: Practiced the new dance for line dancing. That helped to get my pedometer over the 10,000 mark again!!!!
MIND: Louise Hay "I accept my uniqueness."
Good Night
Stacey
Quickly decided on a supper. And surprisingly once that was decided, the rest of the day seemed to be much easier to adapt to.
Worked at the Hamptons school again today. For the hour before lunchroom, I worked in the library with Ellen. I sure do missing working in the library. I know I'm weird but I love doing the taping of the books. I remember Judy from the Northhaven library used to let me tape until my hearts content!!!!!
After the Hamptons, I headed out to spent the afternoon with Matt. I gave him a couple of options on what we could do for the afternoon, but there was a hockey game on - US vs Switzerland. So that's what we did. My goodness that young man knows his hockey. He could be an annoucer for the games. He knows all the players names, what teams they play for; where they used to play for. He was really good at answering all my questions and didn't seemed to get annoyed at all.
Dropped Matt off to meet his brother and I headed home to put the rest of supper together.
I was going to go down for a quick nap after supper, but alas another hockey game. This one was Canada and Russia. I heard it was going to be a nail biter so thought I had better take a look. Seven, three was the final score, so not too much of a nail biter!! Then the son comes upstairs to see if I'll cut his hair again. I guess he's a sucker for punishment, or a very braver 16 year old. He let me do the designs in the side of his head again. I don't want to be around when he heads back to his hair dressers to have a real cut done!!!!
Well, the son wants to watch Lost, but I'm ready for bed, as I didn't get that short nap after supper. We started season two on Monday night!!!!!
BODY: Practiced the new dance for line dancing. That helped to get my pedometer over the 10,000 mark again!!!!
MIND: Louise Hay "I accept my uniqueness."
Good Night
Stacey
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Day 196 - 169 days to Go
Is this week over yet?
So we haven't determined if the son's toe is broken or just sprained yet. And although you can't do much for either, it's been recommended we find out for sure to allow for a "plan." ie, if it is broken, then he should stay off of it longer (no soccer) due to reinjury. Now what are the chances of getting in to see our family doctor soon. Not good according the nurse at the clinic. She can squeeze us in tomorrow at 11:45 to see some doctor that I've never heard of. That's it for the week; no other openings. Good thing we're not dieing here. So we didn't go with that appointment. If we have to see a doctor we don't know anyway, we'll just go to a walk in clinic on our time. I know a longer wait; but....... So hopefully we'll have some new information by the end of tomorrow.
Had a great day at work this morning. It was crazy busy, but the kids were great. I didn't get pee'd on, but came close. Poor little guy got pee everywhere else but where it should have gone. Even the pull up was dry on the inside, but soaked on the outside. It should have been annoying but this kid has such a good demeanor and the cutest little face...... And I should know it's not called a penis, but a pee pee!!!!!!
Came home and had a quick nap. I don't think it really helped because Maya thought it was a good time to play. Made a quick supper for Bill and then headed out to pick up the son for soccer. No not playing, but coaching. I dropped him off and then picked up supper for Mom and I. We had a nice visit and I think she really enjoyed the fish and chips over the meatloaf that the manor was serving. I gathered any mail from her that I needed to file and headed to the line dancing lessons. My shirt was in. The lovely red gingham will surely fit my wardrobe style - at least during stampede. It was a cardio class and the steps on my pedometer prove that.
Stopped and picked up the son from Tech practice (and he was just watching) and took him home. Of course worked on the toe, and charlie horse and the hip flexer. Ice here, Ice there, Ice ice everywhere (or ice ice baby) I'm ready for bed. Would be nice if I could just relax tomorrow, but no such luck.
BODY: Over 13,000 steps today - work and line dancing always get me over.
MIND: Louise Hay "My healing is already in process." Is it just me or do these daily affermations just happen to coincide with my day!!!
Good NIght
Stacey
So we haven't determined if the son's toe is broken or just sprained yet. And although you can't do much for either, it's been recommended we find out for sure to allow for a "plan." ie, if it is broken, then he should stay off of it longer (no soccer) due to reinjury. Now what are the chances of getting in to see our family doctor soon. Not good according the nurse at the clinic. She can squeeze us in tomorrow at 11:45 to see some doctor that I've never heard of. That's it for the week; no other openings. Good thing we're not dieing here. So we didn't go with that appointment. If we have to see a doctor we don't know anyway, we'll just go to a walk in clinic on our time. I know a longer wait; but....... So hopefully we'll have some new information by the end of tomorrow.
Had a great day at work this morning. It was crazy busy, but the kids were great. I didn't get pee'd on, but came close. Poor little guy got pee everywhere else but where it should have gone. Even the pull up was dry on the inside, but soaked on the outside. It should have been annoying but this kid has such a good demeanor and the cutest little face...... And I should know it's not called a penis, but a pee pee!!!!!!
Came home and had a quick nap. I don't think it really helped because Maya thought it was a good time to play. Made a quick supper for Bill and then headed out to pick up the son for soccer. No not playing, but coaching. I dropped him off and then picked up supper for Mom and I. We had a nice visit and I think she really enjoyed the fish and chips over the meatloaf that the manor was serving. I gathered any mail from her that I needed to file and headed to the line dancing lessons. My shirt was in. The lovely red gingham will surely fit my wardrobe style - at least during stampede. It was a cardio class and the steps on my pedometer prove that.
Stopped and picked up the son from Tech practice (and he was just watching) and took him home. Of course worked on the toe, and charlie horse and the hip flexer. Ice here, Ice there, Ice ice everywhere (or ice ice baby) I'm ready for bed. Would be nice if I could just relax tomorrow, but no such luck.
BODY: Over 13,000 steps today - work and line dancing always get me over.
MIND: Louise Hay "My healing is already in process." Is it just me or do these daily affermations just happen to coincide with my day!!!
Good NIght
Stacey
Monday, February 22, 2010
Day 195 - 170 Days to Go
This is the start of a very busy week!!!!!
Worked at the Hamptons School for lunchroom. What a beautiful day to be outside with the kids. Now if all the winter days were like this, I could get along much better with winter.
Raced home and got supper ready - at 1:30 - yup. Had to leave around 3:00ish to pick up the son for soccer so supper had to ready early. Did the MVP stuff and then the son had APEX. I sat in the car with good intentions of working on my baskets. Didn't happen; had my missing afternoon nap instead. Then it was off to the other soccer dome for another game. This was a call up to a men's team. These games go so much faster but boy are they more intense. As we were driving home, the son mentioned that his toe might be broken. Hmmmm. So took a look at it when we got home and can't tell if it is broken or just sprained. Either way, it will need some tending to. Unfortunately I don't think there is much that can be done with a broken/sprained to but rest and ice and rest and ice. Oh lets throw in some Chinese medicine for good behavour. Hopefully staying off of it for a couple of weeks will get it in shape for outdoor tryouts.
BODY: 11,000 steps tonight.
MIND: Louise Hay "Today I breathe, go within, and ask, ?What is it I need to know?" And that would be "is it broken or sprained?"
Hope you're having a margarita for me Shaunan!!
Good night (I have a toe to attend to)
Stacey
Worked at the Hamptons School for lunchroom. What a beautiful day to be outside with the kids. Now if all the winter days were like this, I could get along much better with winter.
Raced home and got supper ready - at 1:30 - yup. Had to leave around 3:00ish to pick up the son for soccer so supper had to ready early. Did the MVP stuff and then the son had APEX. I sat in the car with good intentions of working on my baskets. Didn't happen; had my missing afternoon nap instead. Then it was off to the other soccer dome for another game. This was a call up to a men's team. These games go so much faster but boy are they more intense. As we were driving home, the son mentioned that his toe might be broken. Hmmmm. So took a look at it when we got home and can't tell if it is broken or just sprained. Either way, it will need some tending to. Unfortunately I don't think there is much that can be done with a broken/sprained to but rest and ice and rest and ice. Oh lets throw in some Chinese medicine for good behavour. Hopefully staying off of it for a couple of weeks will get it in shape for outdoor tryouts.
BODY: 11,000 steps tonight.
MIND: Louise Hay "Today I breathe, go within, and ask, ?What is it I need to know?" And that would be "is it broken or sprained?"
Hope you're having a margarita for me Shaunan!!
Good night (I have a toe to attend to)
Stacey
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Day 194 - 171 Days to Go
A little bit more accomplished today, but barely. I woke up feeling the same as yesterday, but add on a headache. Might have been a slight case of the flu. Feeling much better this evening. Hot tea and tylenol will have that affect.
Bill took the daughter to the airport this morning. I think they left around 4:30 am or shortly after that. I don't think the daughter had been home too long before that. My understanding was she came home and spent the waiting time in the bathroom. Too bad my give a damn is busted. You would think that after three years of flying from here to Toronto and back she would have this figured out already. To top if off, she didn't even come and say good bye to me.
Didn't spend the day in bed today, and manged to have a shower and get dressed so I considered that a big accomplishment. Bill finished a few paint touch ups around the house so I put a few things away after that. Tended to my much neglected plants today too. I've been watering them faithfully, but haven't been removing any dead stuff in ages.
The son had a fitness practice this afternoon so I took the opportunity to catch up on my much missed sleep in the car. The sun was shining through the window. Before I knew it, the hour was up and he was knocking at the window. We stopped at Superstore/Subway on the way home to grab some milk and fruit and pick up dinner. Ran into Kim from PREP. Haven't seen her since last September. She looked good. Sounds like things are running the same at PREP. We try and get together for lunch soon.
Worked on a few more baskets after supper. I have seven completed and seven more in various stages of completion.
BODY: Sleep and hot tea was the best thing I did for my body today. Only got in around 6100 steps. I'm also starting on the fourth night of my self hypnosis tapes. I am going to do my best to try and remember the process tonight. It really is relaxing and puts you in a type of day dream.
MIND: Loiuse Hay "This is a new day!" and tomorrow will be another new day....... I can feel myself getting healthier as I type.
Good night
Stacey
Bill took the daughter to the airport this morning. I think they left around 4:30 am or shortly after that. I don't think the daughter had been home too long before that. My understanding was she came home and spent the waiting time in the bathroom. Too bad my give a damn is busted. You would think that after three years of flying from here to Toronto and back she would have this figured out already. To top if off, she didn't even come and say good bye to me.
Didn't spend the day in bed today, and manged to have a shower and get dressed so I considered that a big accomplishment. Bill finished a few paint touch ups around the house so I put a few things away after that. Tended to my much neglected plants today too. I've been watering them faithfully, but haven't been removing any dead stuff in ages.
The son had a fitness practice this afternoon so I took the opportunity to catch up on my much missed sleep in the car. The sun was shining through the window. Before I knew it, the hour was up and he was knocking at the window. We stopped at Superstore/Subway on the way home to grab some milk and fruit and pick up dinner. Ran into Kim from PREP. Haven't seen her since last September. She looked good. Sounds like things are running the same at PREP. We try and get together for lunch soon.
Worked on a few more baskets after supper. I have seven completed and seven more in various stages of completion.
BODY: Sleep and hot tea was the best thing I did for my body today. Only got in around 6100 steps. I'm also starting on the fourth night of my self hypnosis tapes. I am going to do my best to try and remember the process tonight. It really is relaxing and puts you in a type of day dream.
MIND: Loiuse Hay "This is a new day!" and tomorrow will be another new day....... I can feel myself getting healthier as I type.
Good night
Stacey
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Day 193 - 172 Days to Go
Lazy Hazy Saturday. So much so I didn't even get out of my pj's. When I woke up this morning, I just had a feeling of exhaustion. Not sure exactly why but no matter what the why, I treated it with pure laziness. Got up, ate breakfast, went back to bed, got up, did dishes, went back to bed, got up.......that pretty much explains most of the day. I do have a feeling that some form of menopause must be going on. I'm not if it's peri, pre, or what ever, but they may have had some impact on my exhaustion.
The son had a soccer game tonight but Bill took him. So what did I do, yup, went back to bed and watched the Olympics.
Tonight the son and I watched the last two episodes of LOST, season 1. Took me by surprise, the part about Walt. I didn't see that one coming. Nor did I expect the dynamite to blow up the teacher. Was glad that Sun and her husband reunited before he left. And doesn't Sawyer just look so "cute" in his glasses. I guess tomorrow night will see up starting on Season 2.
Tonight is the last night for the daughter being home. Let me rephrase that; Tonight is the last night before the daughter flies back to Ontario. Technically she's not home and not sure if she'll be home much before it's time to leave for the airport. I believe it's good-bye party night. How do I know; because she didn't take my car;
BODY: I gave my body the day off. Didn't over eat; didn't wear the pedometer; also didn comb my hair (oops on that one)
MIND: Louise Hay "Life is simple and easy." And today was a great example of that.
Good night
(thinking of Shaunan and hoping she is having a great time in the Bahamas without me)
Stacey
The son had a soccer game tonight but Bill took him. So what did I do, yup, went back to bed and watched the Olympics.
Tonight the son and I watched the last two episodes of LOST, season 1. Took me by surprise, the part about Walt. I didn't see that one coming. Nor did I expect the dynamite to blow up the teacher. Was glad that Sun and her husband reunited before he left. And doesn't Sawyer just look so "cute" in his glasses. I guess tomorrow night will see up starting on Season 2.
Tonight is the last night for the daughter being home. Let me rephrase that; Tonight is the last night before the daughter flies back to Ontario. Technically she's not home and not sure if she'll be home much before it's time to leave for the airport. I believe it's good-bye party night. How do I know; because she didn't take my car;
BODY: I gave my body the day off. Didn't over eat; didn't wear the pedometer; also didn comb my hair (oops on that one)
MIND: Louise Hay "Life is simple and easy." And today was a great example of that.
Good night
(thinking of Shaunan and hoping she is having a great time in the Bahamas without me)
Stacey
Friday, February 19, 2010
Day 192 - 173 Days to Go
I can't believe I made it to 11:45ish pm.
Spent the better part of the morning preparing food for dinner. Worked this afternoon with Sam. Alisa and baby Caylee met us in the lobby. Oh my goodness can she get any cuter- (yes Alisa, I meant you..........) Too bad I felt a sore throat coming on or I would have grabbed Miss Caylee and smothered her in kisses. If you look up adorable in the dictionary - it should say Caylee. So we had a short visit and headed to class. Sam and I got alot accomplished in class today.
After class, we stopped by to pick up Auntie Iris and Uncle Wing. They were coming to our house for dinner. While we were waiting for them to come downstairs, Sam and I amused ourselves watching to magpies try and retrieve their dinner from the middle of 6th avenue. Not sure whether these birds would be considered smart or dumb. They never got hit by any vehicles while feeding on road kill (smart) but they kept coming back to take their chance on being hit (dumb). Like I said, it kept Sam and I amused for the 10 or 15 minutes we were waiting.
After I dropped Sam off at home we headed to our place. Dinner turned out to be a great success. The best part was my BBQ pork was the best I have ever made. Note to self, write down exactly what I did so I won't forget for the next time. The evening was filled with the presence of family, the smell of good food and the sound of some serious Mah Jong playing going on.
Around 11:00 I took Auntie Iris and Uncle Wing home. I didn't want them to get out of the car because when we drove by their building there were three fire trucks and four police cars surrounding their building. I drove around the block a couple of times trying to convince them to come back to our place or at least go to Ben and Karen's until we knew what was going on. But they wouldn't hear of it and assured me this happens all the time. Usually the fire alarm is pulled at least once a day. The lobby was full or people. So with much hesitation, I let them get out of the car. I waited until they made it to the lobby and I had asked Auntie Iris to call me at home when they got back to their place. Talk about a tough decision to make.
BODY: Got is 16, 278 steps so far. Pretty sure I won't be getting a whole lot more as bed time is not far away. Walked the steps at Bow Valley again today.
MIND: Louise Hay "The money that comes to me today is a pleasure to handle." That's really weird because the Stacey family stopped by to pay me for helping them out a couple of weeks back.
Good Night
Stacey
Spent the better part of the morning preparing food for dinner. Worked this afternoon with Sam. Alisa and baby Caylee met us in the lobby. Oh my goodness can she get any cuter- (yes Alisa, I meant you..........) Too bad I felt a sore throat coming on or I would have grabbed Miss Caylee and smothered her in kisses. If you look up adorable in the dictionary - it should say Caylee. So we had a short visit and headed to class. Sam and I got alot accomplished in class today.
After class, we stopped by to pick up Auntie Iris and Uncle Wing. They were coming to our house for dinner. While we were waiting for them to come downstairs, Sam and I amused ourselves watching to magpies try and retrieve their dinner from the middle of 6th avenue. Not sure whether these birds would be considered smart or dumb. They never got hit by any vehicles while feeding on road kill (smart) but they kept coming back to take their chance on being hit (dumb). Like I said, it kept Sam and I amused for the 10 or 15 minutes we were waiting.
After I dropped Sam off at home we headed to our place. Dinner turned out to be a great success. The best part was my BBQ pork was the best I have ever made. Note to self, write down exactly what I did so I won't forget for the next time. The evening was filled with the presence of family, the smell of good food and the sound of some serious Mah Jong playing going on.
Around 11:00 I took Auntie Iris and Uncle Wing home. I didn't want them to get out of the car because when we drove by their building there were three fire trucks and four police cars surrounding their building. I drove around the block a couple of times trying to convince them to come back to our place or at least go to Ben and Karen's until we knew what was going on. But they wouldn't hear of it and assured me this happens all the time. Usually the fire alarm is pulled at least once a day. The lobby was full or people. So with much hesitation, I let them get out of the car. I waited until they made it to the lobby and I had asked Auntie Iris to call me at home when they got back to their place. Talk about a tough decision to make.
BODY: Got is 16, 278 steps so far. Pretty sure I won't be getting a whole lot more as bed time is not far away. Walked the steps at Bow Valley again today.
MIND: Louise Hay "The money that comes to me today is a pleasure to handle." That's really weird because the Stacey family stopped by to pay me for helping them out a couple of weeks back.
Good Night
Stacey
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Day 191 - 174 Days to Go
Another great day at work. We had a new student start again today. English is his third language. Despite having 14 kids (3 were sick) the morning went quite smoothly.
Came home and did the nap thing, but it wasn't restful as it was so warm upstairs and I was sweating.
Last night I did my hynosis tapes. I remember thinking these aren't really working (they were relaxing though) and before I knew it they were over and it felt like I had only been listening for 10 or 15 minutes. So I guess they were working. Didn't take long to fall asleep after that.
Bill went to his wine tasting gig tonight. Just waiting for him to get home. Sounds like he was taking a cab.
The son and daughter are bonding on the PS3.
Not much else exciting for the day.
BODY: 11,600 steps done today (as of the writing) Practiced on my line dancing so I'm sure that helped get the steps up.
MIND: Louise Hay "I can shape my own destiny."
Good Night
Stacey
Came home and did the nap thing, but it wasn't restful as it was so warm upstairs and I was sweating.
Last night I did my hynosis tapes. I remember thinking these aren't really working (they were relaxing though) and before I knew it they were over and it felt like I had only been listening for 10 or 15 minutes. So I guess they were working. Didn't take long to fall asleep after that.
Bill went to his wine tasting gig tonight. Just waiting for him to get home. Sounds like he was taking a cab.
The son and daughter are bonding on the PS3.
Not much else exciting for the day.
BODY: 11,600 steps done today (as of the writing) Practiced on my line dancing so I'm sure that helped get the steps up.
MIND: Louise Hay "I can shape my own destiny."
Good Night
Stacey
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Day 190 - 175 Days to Go
I finished the book "I can make you THIN" by Paul McKenna. So now it's time to listen to the hynosis tapes. They suggest two weeks, every day to give the program a chance. So that's what I'm prepared to do. I've downloaded the CD onto my shuffle so I can listen to it when I go to bed. And it's ok if you fall asleep listening to it, because your unconscious mind still keeps on going.
Speaking of unconscious minds, I had the weirdest dream this morning. Without retelling the entire dream (although I did record it in my dream journal) the daughter came to me and told me she knew what she wanted to do when she found finished school - she had found her passion. She wanted to work with young girls who had turned to prostitution. I told her that the way to tell if it was a real passion was to ask herself if she was willing to take the bus to this job everyday and if she was, then yes it was something she should pursue. She wanted me to drive her and I tried to explain this was her passion not mine. Her comment to me was "I just call Dad and when he finds out it is my passion, he'll ask you to drive me." Now the dream was much more detailed than that and much longer. But it is one of the few times I've known what was behind the dream. The daughter and I had a conversation earlier in the morning about her getting a car for her last year in Trent. And also while I fell asleep, the television was on and it was on a channel with a religious message talking about helping young prostitutes and their Johns. Talk about melding everything together at once. Needless to say both the daughter and Bill thought the dream was too funny.
Ran a couple errands this morning and then came home to prepare a nice supper for Bill. (The daughter wasn't going to be home and the son was at soccer) Cooked some full chicken breasts, scalloped potatoes and spinach salad. Bill and I shared my valentines cooler. It was quiet and relaxing. Just knowing the son was getting a ride home and we wouldn't have to go out made the meal that much more enjoyable.
I have a total of seven Easter Baskets finished (in full) Only 18 more to go. I think I can do this.
BODY: got the 10,000 steps in.
MIND: Loiuse Hay "Every person I meet today is a mirror of some part of me." That would include Arley, the 2nd Cup cashier, the son's friend.
Good Night
Stacey
Speaking of unconscious minds, I had the weirdest dream this morning. Without retelling the entire dream (although I did record it in my dream journal) the daughter came to me and told me she knew what she wanted to do when she found finished school - she had found her passion. She wanted to work with young girls who had turned to prostitution. I told her that the way to tell if it was a real passion was to ask herself if she was willing to take the bus to this job everyday and if she was, then yes it was something she should pursue. She wanted me to drive her and I tried to explain this was her passion not mine. Her comment to me was "I just call Dad and when he finds out it is my passion, he'll ask you to drive me." Now the dream was much more detailed than that and much longer. But it is one of the few times I've known what was behind the dream. The daughter and I had a conversation earlier in the morning about her getting a car for her last year in Trent. And also while I fell asleep, the television was on and it was on a channel with a religious message talking about helping young prostitutes and their Johns. Talk about melding everything together at once. Needless to say both the daughter and Bill thought the dream was too funny.
Ran a couple errands this morning and then came home to prepare a nice supper for Bill. (The daughter wasn't going to be home and the son was at soccer) Cooked some full chicken breasts, scalloped potatoes and spinach salad. Bill and I shared my valentines cooler. It was quiet and relaxing. Just knowing the son was getting a ride home and we wouldn't have to go out made the meal that much more enjoyable.
I have a total of seven Easter Baskets finished (in full) Only 18 more to go. I think I can do this.
BODY: got the 10,000 steps in.
MIND: Loiuse Hay "Every person I meet today is a mirror of some part of me." That would include Arley, the 2nd Cup cashier, the son's friend.
Good Night
Stacey
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Day 189 - 176 Days to Go
I love the Miley Cyrus song "Party in the U.S.A. - much to the son's disappointment. Apparently Miley is not cool. Unfortunately she is one of those singers that did so well as a young girl's entertainment, that she is going to have difficulty transferring over into the older teen, young adult fans. David Cassidy, Shaun Cassidy, Susan Dey, Britney Spears, Donny Osmond, just to name a few that had the same difficulty. I wonder why Michael Jackson never seemed to struggle with that transition. Anyway, hopefully Miss Miley can avoid the fame pitfalls that come with music path she is choosing.
Back to reality. Glad to get back to work today. It was a large class - 16 kids. I don't think there have been that many since I started working there. Talk about a small world. There was a mom and her son came into observe. I used to work with the lady at the preschool in the Boys and Girls Club. Then she left on maternity leave. Then last year, I got her on at PREP. Now she is looking for a preschool for her little guy. One more thing comes full circle.
As soon as I got home, the daughter took the car (it used to be called my car) and went out for lunch with a friend. I thought I grab a quick nap, but between Maya and the daughter, I don't think I actually closed my eyes for more than 10 mintues at a time.
Took the son to APEX and decided to work on my baskets while there. I skipped line dancing tonight. My instructors were going to be away and there was just going to be review. I'll do my own review tomorrow. Made my life much easier for driving purposes. The daughter took the car again this evening to do some tumbling. Luckily for her (and me in this case) the son had fitness at the same time and same place. I got out of driving.
BODY: Got in my 10,000 steps today. Will try and get in another 1000 before bed. (or on my way to bed)
MIND: Louise Hay "I open new doors to life." and sometimes I let other people come through them with me.
Good night
Stacey
Back to reality. Glad to get back to work today. It was a large class - 16 kids. I don't think there have been that many since I started working there. Talk about a small world. There was a mom and her son came into observe. I used to work with the lady at the preschool in the Boys and Girls Club. Then she left on maternity leave. Then last year, I got her on at PREP. Now she is looking for a preschool for her little guy. One more thing comes full circle.
As soon as I got home, the daughter took the car (it used to be called my car) and went out for lunch with a friend. I thought I grab a quick nap, but between Maya and the daughter, I don't think I actually closed my eyes for more than 10 mintues at a time.
Took the son to APEX and decided to work on my baskets while there. I skipped line dancing tonight. My instructors were going to be away and there was just going to be review. I'll do my own review tomorrow. Made my life much easier for driving purposes. The daughter took the car again this evening to do some tumbling. Luckily for her (and me in this case) the son had fitness at the same time and same place. I got out of driving.
BODY: Got in my 10,000 steps today. Will try and get in another 1000 before bed. (or on my way to bed)
MIND: Louise Hay "I open new doors to life." and sometimes I let other people come through them with me.
Good night
Stacey
Monday, February 15, 2010
Day 188 - 177 Days to Go
Happy Family Day! Only in Alberta.....
Feeling great - it has been quite easy following Mr. McKenna's plan. Feel good, feel full.
Made french toast for the family and Stefan this morning.
Our plans for the afternoon included a movie, but unfortunately Mr. Stefan wasn't feeling well, so we dropped him off at home first. So the remaining 4 of us went to see "Wolfman." Based on what I heard (because my eyes were closed most of the time) it was an ok movie. Out of a vote of 4, Bill liked it, the son like it, the daughter thought it sucked and I really didn't see it all so I am holding back my vote. (I wanted to go and see toothfairy - I don't like this family democracy)
Bill wanted to make a quick pit stop to london drugs (they have golf GPS systems) so I ran into Sobeys and got a few things to finish off supper. And what a supper it was. The salmon turned out delicious; the mexican rice turned out well; the spinach salad was great with the feta cheese added on and of couse I had one of my Valentine coolers.
BODY; Got in the 10,000 steps, but would have thought I did more with all the dancing I did today (just by myself to my ipod)
MIND: Louise Hay "I am willing to change."
Good night
Stacey
Feeling great - it has been quite easy following Mr. McKenna's plan. Feel good, feel full.
Made french toast for the family and Stefan this morning.
Our plans for the afternoon included a movie, but unfortunately Mr. Stefan wasn't feeling well, so we dropped him off at home first. So the remaining 4 of us went to see "Wolfman." Based on what I heard (because my eyes were closed most of the time) it was an ok movie. Out of a vote of 4, Bill liked it, the son like it, the daughter thought it sucked and I really didn't see it all so I am holding back my vote. (I wanted to go and see toothfairy - I don't like this family democracy)
Bill wanted to make a quick pit stop to london drugs (they have golf GPS systems) so I ran into Sobeys and got a few things to finish off supper. And what a supper it was. The salmon turned out delicious; the mexican rice turned out well; the spinach salad was great with the feta cheese added on and of couse I had one of my Valentine coolers.
BODY; Got in the 10,000 steps, but would have thought I did more with all the dancing I did today (just by myself to my ipod)
MIND: Louise Hay "I am willing to change."
Good night
Stacey
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Day 187 - 178 Days to Go
Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Chinese New Year!!!!
That's alot for a Sunday. I think I'm getting a reputation even in my family. Bill bought me booze for Valentine's Day. They are these really good coolers called Pomatini's. They don't have the usual taste as coolers and alot less sweet! Met Dad for dim sum. Had a funny thought. There was a little bit of leftovers so I suggested to Dad he take them home and he wouldn't have to cook when he got home from the races. Bill didn't think Dad would want to take them, but he did. In the past, when ever we went for Dim Sum and there was leftovers, Mom would send them home with the kids. We would try and send them with her, but she always wanted the grandkids to take them. All this time Dad was probably thinking....."Hmmmm, listen to you children and lets take them!"
So stopped at Co-op for some Stampede burgers and Bill and the kids ran in to get some movies. I understand they got four and 1 game. Not sure when they are going to get a chance to watch all of them.
Took the son to fitness and came home and finished making the supper that the daughter had started. It was a nice meal. We all cooked together, ate together and cleaned together. I love those family dinners.
So we watched "Bucket List." It has Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson. I'm not a big fan of Jack's and even though this movie put him in a different light, it still didn't put him on my list of favorite actors. The movie is about two guys with cancer. I know it is a movie and all, but I just didn't feel comfortable watching right now. It was too similar to Mom Wee's story. She too had a bucket list, but there was only one item on it, and she was able to achieve it!!!!!
No LOST tonight. The son has a friend over and they are playing games. Just as well, as I've been sitting watching a movie, need to do something else.
BODY: More than half way through the book "I can make you thin." A lot of visualization techniques in this book. I am pleasantly surprised how well they work. Can't wait to get to the CD.
MIND: Quotes from the movie "Bucket List" Both of these quotes are quite poinant.
1) "I believe that you measure yourself by the people that measure themselves by you."
2) "Never trust a fart!"
Good night
Stacey
That's alot for a Sunday. I think I'm getting a reputation even in my family. Bill bought me booze for Valentine's Day. They are these really good coolers called Pomatini's. They don't have the usual taste as coolers and alot less sweet! Met Dad for dim sum. Had a funny thought. There was a little bit of leftovers so I suggested to Dad he take them home and he wouldn't have to cook when he got home from the races. Bill didn't think Dad would want to take them, but he did. In the past, when ever we went for Dim Sum and there was leftovers, Mom would send them home with the kids. We would try and send them with her, but she always wanted the grandkids to take them. All this time Dad was probably thinking....."Hmmmm, listen to you children and lets take them!"
So stopped at Co-op for some Stampede burgers and Bill and the kids ran in to get some movies. I understand they got four and 1 game. Not sure when they are going to get a chance to watch all of them.
Took the son to fitness and came home and finished making the supper that the daughter had started. It was a nice meal. We all cooked together, ate together and cleaned together. I love those family dinners.
So we watched "Bucket List." It has Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson. I'm not a big fan of Jack's and even though this movie put him in a different light, it still didn't put him on my list of favorite actors. The movie is about two guys with cancer. I know it is a movie and all, but I just didn't feel comfortable watching right now. It was too similar to Mom Wee's story. She too had a bucket list, but there was only one item on it, and she was able to achieve it!!!!!
No LOST tonight. The son has a friend over and they are playing games. Just as well, as I've been sitting watching a movie, need to do something else.
BODY: More than half way through the book "I can make you thin." A lot of visualization techniques in this book. I am pleasantly surprised how well they work. Can't wait to get to the CD.
MIND: Quotes from the movie "Bucket List" Both of these quotes are quite poinant.
1) "I believe that you measure yourself by the people that measure themselves by you."
2) "Never trust a fart!"
Good night
Stacey
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Day 186 - 179 Days to Go
This was a very relaxing Saturday and those are the best Saturdays!!! Didn't have to been anywhere and of course that means I could dress down, or what I'd like to call, just putting on sweat clothes. Spent a good part of the day making the easter baskets. I have four made and only 21 to go. Also spent part of the day reading my new book. (I go into that later on) Every time I did manage to sneak into my bedroom to read, the daughter, or the son, or sometimes both, would find me and flop on the bed to chit chat or bug. Normally I would have been annoyed, but I'm beginning to get the picture that this is how we communicate now; on their terms. I can make this work. Whay is it when they are getting along is when they are picking on me???? Again, I think I can live with that. Both kids and Bill were home for most of the day. We managed to have a family meeting and all eat dinner together. That's pretty good seeing how we never even planned it. The son made supper, and although it was only frozen pizza, it was delicious and well appreciated by me! Thank you son.
Watched some of the Olympics. I was cheering for Canada in the speedskating, womens and mens, but also had hope that Apollo from the U.S. would do well. He really made an impression when he was on Dancing with the Stars a while back. Also watched the moguls. Canada was so close to that gold.
Of course the night wouldn't have been complete without some episodes of LOST. The son talked me into 3. K, if you haven't watched LOST but are going to, don't read this part. Boone died. Now I kept asking the son if he was going to die and he said no. Then when it happened, he said he forgot. He thought he got eaten by a polar bear. Not sure if I believe him or not. Needless to say there were alot of tears and laughs (tear by me, laughs by the son.) I am still fond of Sawyer (and his glasses), and on the bottom of my like list is Shannon. I thought she was changing, but she's not. Everyone else is still in between.
BODY: Paul McKenna "I can make you thin." It's the new book I am reading. It's not a diet, it's all about how to deal with food and hypnosis. Once you finish the book, they is a tape at the end of the book you are to listen to every day for 1 week. I am half way finished the book and anxious to get to the end. Already I have noticed a difference in how I eat. Visualization is a big part. He uses alot of the same strategies from Louise Hay and The Secret. He also uses EFT which is the taping on energy spots on the body. That is the same tapping I do (although not as often as I should.) Anyway will keep posted on how this is going.
MIND: Louise Hay "Today I focus my attention on loving myself and trusting the Universe." And I believe that is what I am doing!
Good Night
Stacey
Watched some of the Olympics. I was cheering for Canada in the speedskating, womens and mens, but also had hope that Apollo from the U.S. would do well. He really made an impression when he was on Dancing with the Stars a while back. Also watched the moguls. Canada was so close to that gold.
Of course the night wouldn't have been complete without some episodes of LOST. The son talked me into 3. K, if you haven't watched LOST but are going to, don't read this part. Boone died. Now I kept asking the son if he was going to die and he said no. Then when it happened, he said he forgot. He thought he got eaten by a polar bear. Not sure if I believe him or not. Needless to say there were alot of tears and laughs (tear by me, laughs by the son.) I am still fond of Sawyer (and his glasses), and on the bottom of my like list is Shannon. I thought she was changing, but she's not. Everyone else is still in between.
BODY: Paul McKenna "I can make you thin." It's the new book I am reading. It's not a diet, it's all about how to deal with food and hypnosis. Once you finish the book, they is a tape at the end of the book you are to listen to every day for 1 week. I am half way finished the book and anxious to get to the end. Already I have noticed a difference in how I eat. Visualization is a big part. He uses alot of the same strategies from Louise Hay and The Secret. He also uses EFT which is the taping on energy spots on the body. That is the same tapping I do (although not as often as I should.) Anyway will keep posted on how this is going.
MIND: Louise Hay "Today I focus my attention on loving myself and trusting the Universe." And I believe that is what I am doing!
Good Night
Stacey
Friday, February 12, 2010
Day 185 - 180 Days to Go
Well the daughter is home!! Maya was so excited to see her (as was I) First thing she wanted to do when she walked in the house was make chocolate chip cookies! Took the last of my butter, as I was going to make Bill a big cookie for Valentine's Day. Then she asked the following "When you die can I have the chocolate chip cookie recipe?" My suggestions, photo copy it now and don't wait for any big event!!!!!! Geeeez....
Worked this afternoon. It was so nice out. I would have liked to spend more time walking outside, but downtown is not the best place to enjoy the weather; unless it's on the paths somewhere.
After I dropped Sam off, I headed to the soccer dome. Thought maybe I would pop in and watch the son do some training, then realized it was so nice out, a quiet nap in the car would hit the spot. So that's what I did, and then for some reason I woke up, sat up and low and behold the son was walking towards the car. I must have been asleep for 1 1/2 hours.
That brought us to the evening. We all met (the Wee's and Traynors) at the Traynors for Chinese New Year Dinner. Dad had everything done before we got there. I was going to say it was nice to have everyone together, but there was one person missing, and she was missed alot.
So after dinner, the daughter headed out to meet friends and we all sat in front of the television to watch the opening ceremonies for the Vancouver Olympics. The overall presentation was nice. I felt really bad for the organizers though when the lighting of the first cauldron didn't work. Something mechanical went array and it made for a long and awkward moment. Maybe the world didn't notice. It was also a sad moment to hear about the luger who died on the run during the day.
So came home and you guessed it, "Lost" was on the agenda; two episodes in fact. Finally we seen the flashbacks for Hurley. I'm actually back on the fan bandwagon for Locke as well-making the cradle for Claire. So if this blog is a little late, that's the reason.
BODY: Did the stairs at the college both times again. And finally I'm not huffing and puffing anymore. That's a good sign.
MIND: Louise Hay "I fill my life with love." And people to bestow that on.
Good night
Stacey
Worked this afternoon. It was so nice out. I would have liked to spend more time walking outside, but downtown is not the best place to enjoy the weather; unless it's on the paths somewhere.
After I dropped Sam off, I headed to the soccer dome. Thought maybe I would pop in and watch the son do some training, then realized it was so nice out, a quiet nap in the car would hit the spot. So that's what I did, and then for some reason I woke up, sat up and low and behold the son was walking towards the car. I must have been asleep for 1 1/2 hours.
That brought us to the evening. We all met (the Wee's and Traynors) at the Traynors for Chinese New Year Dinner. Dad had everything done before we got there. I was going to say it was nice to have everyone together, but there was one person missing, and she was missed alot.
So after dinner, the daughter headed out to meet friends and we all sat in front of the television to watch the opening ceremonies for the Vancouver Olympics. The overall presentation was nice. I felt really bad for the organizers though when the lighting of the first cauldron didn't work. Something mechanical went array and it made for a long and awkward moment. Maybe the world didn't notice. It was also a sad moment to hear about the luger who died on the run during the day.
So came home and you guessed it, "Lost" was on the agenda; two episodes in fact. Finally we seen the flashbacks for Hurley. I'm actually back on the fan bandwagon for Locke as well-making the cradle for Claire. So if this blog is a little late, that's the reason.
BODY: Did the stairs at the college both times again. And finally I'm not huffing and puffing anymore. That's a good sign.
MIND: Louise Hay "I fill my life with love." And people to bestow that on.
Good night
Stacey
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Day 184 - 181 Days to Go
It feels like the end of the week. What a nice feeling. Today was a great day. Why? Not sure. My mood just seems to be leaning towards the great spectrum. Might have something to do with the sunshine out!!!! Might have something to do with the fact the daughter is coming home tomorrow!!! Might have to do with the fact that I didn't have to work today (nope, that's not it)
Actually the reason isn't important. Lets just take it for what it is.
The son spent most of the day helping coach at the soccer center. So I got a few things done and then practised some of those line dance moves. The ones I learned at the beginning of September are ingrained in my brain. Hopefully the latter ones will end of that way. Did a switch a roo at the soccer dome. The niece needed a ride so I dropped her off and picked up the son. We came home and I finally got the son to help clean up the bathroom. This was more than his usual move things clean, but not a full fledge take everything apart clean. He did a pretty good job with the toilet. Now if I could just get him to do that good when I'm not supervising.
So took the son to soccer practice and I headed over to Walmat to pick up a few things. I've decided to make easter baskets for the preschool kids. I know, Valentines Day isn't even over yet. They are a little tediuous so thought I better get started.
Called up Robin and we met for coffee at Second Cup. Nice visit. Did a lot of reminicing. We pulled all sorts of memories out of the air. From teachers in Westgate, Vincent Massey, King George, Crescent Heights; to houses in Okotoks, Westwood Drive. There was of course the friends and relative visits;;; remember whens...... We were playing chase in the basement of friends and I ran on top of a stack of winter windows. Just as the other kids told me to get off, I fell through. I remember feeling so bad for breaking the windows and all the adults were concerned with my being cut!!!!
Then we had an ahhh haa moment. This February 14th it will be 27 years since Dad passed away. How can that be possible! I remember that day in 1983 as if it was yesterday. I was at work at Royal Trust. I received a call from Uncle Don (who has also since passed away). He said I better get to the General Hospital. Dad wasn't doing well. I was the first one too arrive. Dad was in a coma. I remember I was the crying and a doctor came in. This memory is fading, but my recolection was he said something like "No use crying, there isn't anything you can do." Now I'm pretty sure he wouldn't have been that cruel, but in my memory that's how I remember it. I also remember Mom Wee coming into the room. She worked at the General Hospital in housekeeping. She was concerned that I was touching dad without gloves. She thought you could catch cancer. Which is ironic, because when she was first diagnosed with cancer, she was concerned that we would all catch cancer from her. I just realized now, that when mom wee was in and out of the hospitals and hospices, she was always kind to the staff/ be it nurses or housekeeping. The light bulb has gone off!!!! Anyway this weekend should be a happy time, but it will be a little sad - Valentines Day without Dad again and Chinese New Years without Mom Wee. Kind of weird how they happen on the same day this year!!!
BODY: 10,000 steps and counting.
MIND: "When those we love go away, they never really leave us;they are with us now, wherever we are.Those whom we have cherished, live on forever,for love wraps itself around the heart.Although it's difficult now, someday beyond our tears and all the world's wrongs;beyond the clouds and all that we can see and touch,we shall all understand." - author unknown,
Good night
Stacey
Actually the reason isn't important. Lets just take it for what it is.
The son spent most of the day helping coach at the soccer center. So I got a few things done and then practised some of those line dance moves. The ones I learned at the beginning of September are ingrained in my brain. Hopefully the latter ones will end of that way. Did a switch a roo at the soccer dome. The niece needed a ride so I dropped her off and picked up the son. We came home and I finally got the son to help clean up the bathroom. This was more than his usual move things clean, but not a full fledge take everything apart clean. He did a pretty good job with the toilet. Now if I could just get him to do that good when I'm not supervising.
So took the son to soccer practice and I headed over to Walmat to pick up a few things. I've decided to make easter baskets for the preschool kids. I know, Valentines Day isn't even over yet. They are a little tediuous so thought I better get started.
Called up Robin and we met for coffee at Second Cup. Nice visit. Did a lot of reminicing. We pulled all sorts of memories out of the air. From teachers in Westgate, Vincent Massey, King George, Crescent Heights; to houses in Okotoks, Westwood Drive. There was of course the friends and relative visits;;; remember whens...... We were playing chase in the basement of friends and I ran on top of a stack of winter windows. Just as the other kids told me to get off, I fell through. I remember feeling so bad for breaking the windows and all the adults were concerned with my being cut!!!!
Then we had an ahhh haa moment. This February 14th it will be 27 years since Dad passed away. How can that be possible! I remember that day in 1983 as if it was yesterday. I was at work at Royal Trust. I received a call from Uncle Don (who has also since passed away). He said I better get to the General Hospital. Dad wasn't doing well. I was the first one too arrive. Dad was in a coma. I remember I was the crying and a doctor came in. This memory is fading, but my recolection was he said something like "No use crying, there isn't anything you can do." Now I'm pretty sure he wouldn't have been that cruel, but in my memory that's how I remember it. I also remember Mom Wee coming into the room. She worked at the General Hospital in housekeeping. She was concerned that I was touching dad without gloves. She thought you could catch cancer. Which is ironic, because when she was first diagnosed with cancer, she was concerned that we would all catch cancer from her. I just realized now, that when mom wee was in and out of the hospitals and hospices, she was always kind to the staff/ be it nurses or housekeeping. The light bulb has gone off!!!! Anyway this weekend should be a happy time, but it will be a little sad - Valentines Day without Dad again and Chinese New Years without Mom Wee. Kind of weird how they happen on the same day this year!!!
BODY: 10,000 steps and counting.
MIND: "When those we love go away, they never really leave us;they are with us now, wherever we are.Those whom we have cherished, live on forever,for love wraps itself around the heart.Although it's difficult now, someday beyond our tears and all the world's wrongs;beyond the clouds and all that we can see and touch,we shall all understand." - author unknown,
Good night
Stacey
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Day 183 - 182 Days to Go
I have passed the half way mark. It's all downhill from here.......
What a nice day. Not only did I not have to leave the house during the day, I did not have to venture outside during the evening also. Thanks to Mike for picking up and bringing the son home from fitness tonight. It may seem like a small gesture, but it was greatly appreciated!!!!
My goal is to make sure I practice at least three dances a day from my line dancing class. And I accomplished that today. Also got the laundry finished. It took a little longer this week, as I had a couple of jersey shirts that seemed to have an oil type stain on them. They are hanging in the furnace room right now, so will check in the morning to see if my "google" instructions worked. If not, I may be calling people.
Tried a new recipe for supper. Chicken breasts; seasoned with lemond juice, salta and pepper, diced red peppers and parsley; topped with crumbled feta cheese. They were actually very tasty. The son ate them but voted against making them again; Bill said they were good, but he didn't jump up and down. That recipe is now in the garbage and I'll be moving on.
Couldn't get a hold of my mom all day. Now if she had been living in her old residence, there would have been a few phone calls made to determine if she was ok. That is one of the good things about where she is living now. If something had been wrong, we would have received a call. So, I waited until after 9:00 pm and phoned her. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that she spent the aftenoon in a ceramic class, and after supper she went to a tenant meeting. I think she might actually be getting bored enough of just sitting in her room, that she is venturing out!!!! Yeah for mom.
So I'm thinking of visiting Clairvoyant Kim again. As I was researching her, I did some checking on John Edwards (the psyic guy, not the congressman in trouble) John used to have a television show and I loved it. In fact he got me into my belief of the afterlife. He is going to be in Vancouver in August. That may be my birthday present request this year (would have to be early)
The son just got home from soccer, so it's time for an episode or two of LOST!!!!!....and here comes Claire!
BODY: Got in my 10,000 steps - no doubt from the line dancing.
MIND: Louise Hay "I listen with love to my body's messages." And my body says - get in shape!!!!
Good Night
Stacey
What a nice day. Not only did I not have to leave the house during the day, I did not have to venture outside during the evening also. Thanks to Mike for picking up and bringing the son home from fitness tonight. It may seem like a small gesture, but it was greatly appreciated!!!!
My goal is to make sure I practice at least three dances a day from my line dancing class. And I accomplished that today. Also got the laundry finished. It took a little longer this week, as I had a couple of jersey shirts that seemed to have an oil type stain on them. They are hanging in the furnace room right now, so will check in the morning to see if my "google" instructions worked. If not, I may be calling people.
Tried a new recipe for supper. Chicken breasts; seasoned with lemond juice, salta and pepper, diced red peppers and parsley; topped with crumbled feta cheese. They were actually very tasty. The son ate them but voted against making them again; Bill said they were good, but he didn't jump up and down. That recipe is now in the garbage and I'll be moving on.
Couldn't get a hold of my mom all day. Now if she had been living in her old residence, there would have been a few phone calls made to determine if she was ok. That is one of the good things about where she is living now. If something had been wrong, we would have received a call. So, I waited until after 9:00 pm and phoned her. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that she spent the aftenoon in a ceramic class, and after supper she went to a tenant meeting. I think she might actually be getting bored enough of just sitting in her room, that she is venturing out!!!! Yeah for mom.
So I'm thinking of visiting Clairvoyant Kim again. As I was researching her, I did some checking on John Edwards (the psyic guy, not the congressman in trouble) John used to have a television show and I loved it. In fact he got me into my belief of the afterlife. He is going to be in Vancouver in August. That may be my birthday present request this year (would have to be early)
The son just got home from soccer, so it's time for an episode or two of LOST!!!!!....and here comes Claire!
BODY: Got in my 10,000 steps - no doubt from the line dancing.
MIND: Louise Hay "I listen with love to my body's messages." And my body says - get in shape!!!!
Good Night
Stacey
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Day 182 - 183 Days to Go
Almost to the half way point!!!!
Busy, busy day! Work was fun this morning. The kids delivered their valentines to the boxes of their friends. I don't think many of the kids realize what they are doing. The boxes won't go home until next week, as some of the kids come to school on Wednesday too. There was a new little girl that started today. She is so sweet, and not much bigger than a peapod. She doesn't speak very much english, but her receptive knowledge is much better. She was sad off and on during the day.
Came home and did some line dance practising. I had a long debate (with myself) about maybe dropping the course. It is supposed to be enjoyable for me, and although the actual class is, the stress of trying to be 4 places at once is making it difficult to reap the full benefit of that enjoyment.
So I left to pick up the son from school and take him to the soccer center to help coach. That gave me some time before my lesson so went and had a nice visit with my mom. I had called Mom earlier and asked her if there was any place she needed to go as I was available between activities. I was surprised when she turned me down (usually getting out of for a break from her place is wanted and needed.) But apparently there was going to be a nice supper this evening and she didn't want to miss it. Fair enough. So instead, I stopped by and just visited until she went downstairs for supper. That still gave me a hour before my class. I headed in the general vicinity and stopped in at Sobey's for a quick bite of supper. It made me a little early for class, but that also gave me time to practice the dance I had missed the previous week. Slipped out of class about 5 mintues early so I could run and pick up the son again, pick up a team mate and run them to their fitness practice! I had a nice relaxed feeling by the time I got home, just knowing I didn't have to bring the son and team mate home. I informed Bill that I was going to sit with him and watch some television. ...... When I woke up at 10:05 (missed the ending of NCIS), Bill was upstairs doing some work on the computer. Does it count if I was near him while I fell asleep????
BODY: Got in over 12,000 steps today. That's really good considering I didn't put my pedometer on until I got home from work after noon.
MIND: Louise Hay "My future is bright and beautiful." And after having such a good time at dance class and realizing if I miss a class, I can always pick up the dance in preview portion, I've decided to continue on with the line dancing!!!!
Good night
Stacey
Busy, busy day! Work was fun this morning. The kids delivered their valentines to the boxes of their friends. I don't think many of the kids realize what they are doing. The boxes won't go home until next week, as some of the kids come to school on Wednesday too. There was a new little girl that started today. She is so sweet, and not much bigger than a peapod. She doesn't speak very much english, but her receptive knowledge is much better. She was sad off and on during the day.
Came home and did some line dance practising. I had a long debate (with myself) about maybe dropping the course. It is supposed to be enjoyable for me, and although the actual class is, the stress of trying to be 4 places at once is making it difficult to reap the full benefit of that enjoyment.
So I left to pick up the son from school and take him to the soccer center to help coach. That gave me some time before my lesson so went and had a nice visit with my mom. I had called Mom earlier and asked her if there was any place she needed to go as I was available between activities. I was surprised when she turned me down (usually getting out of for a break from her place is wanted and needed.) But apparently there was going to be a nice supper this evening and she didn't want to miss it. Fair enough. So instead, I stopped by and just visited until she went downstairs for supper. That still gave me a hour before my class. I headed in the general vicinity and stopped in at Sobey's for a quick bite of supper. It made me a little early for class, but that also gave me time to practice the dance I had missed the previous week. Slipped out of class about 5 mintues early so I could run and pick up the son again, pick up a team mate and run them to their fitness practice! I had a nice relaxed feeling by the time I got home, just knowing I didn't have to bring the son and team mate home. I informed Bill that I was going to sit with him and watch some television. ...... When I woke up at 10:05 (missed the ending of NCIS), Bill was upstairs doing some work on the computer. Does it count if I was near him while I fell asleep????
BODY: Got in over 12,000 steps today. That's really good considering I didn't put my pedometer on until I got home from work after noon.
MIND: Louise Hay "My future is bright and beautiful." And after having such a good time at dance class and realizing if I miss a class, I can always pick up the dance in preview portion, I've decided to continue on with the line dancing!!!!
Good night
Stacey
Monday, February 8, 2010
Day 181 - 184 Days to Go
Just read the comment left from yesterdays blog. No, my course didn't cover canned air in the eye, but I did relay the story!!!!! Good comeback!!!
I really didn't expect such a cold, bleary day today. Although when I left to take the son to soccer, it was warmer than it had been. A few more weeks and we should be experiencing some spring like weather.
Tried a new recipe today. It was meatloaf but in muffin tins. You mix your hamburger with stuffing mix; then add some sauce - I used salsa because I was going for the mexican meal. Then after they cook at 375 for 3o minutes, add the cheese and let it melt. I tried a couple before I left and they weren't that bad! Added potatoes and mixed vegetables and supper was done by 2:30. Bill liked it; the son, not so much. So that recipe gets thrown out. Tomorrow is a busy day so it will be clean out the fridge, but Wednesday will be trying a new recipe!!!!
Ran a few errands while the son was at APEX; bank, groceries, etc.
Bill went to bed early tonight, so the son and I got to watch 2 episodes of LOST (I really should have been practising my line dancing). The last thing that happened? Claire is back - babyless! I would have love to watch another, but everyone should be in bed early tonight!!!!!
Joke: Right now I'm having amnesia and deja vu at the same time - I think I've forgotten this before.
BODY: Got in 11,757 steps so far (I still have to walk upstairs to bed)
MIND: Louise Hay: "I accept myself and create peace in my mind and heart." For at least the past 10 years!
Night
Stacey
I really didn't expect such a cold, bleary day today. Although when I left to take the son to soccer, it was warmer than it had been. A few more weeks and we should be experiencing some spring like weather.
Tried a new recipe today. It was meatloaf but in muffin tins. You mix your hamburger with stuffing mix; then add some sauce - I used salsa because I was going for the mexican meal. Then after they cook at 375 for 3o minutes, add the cheese and let it melt. I tried a couple before I left and they weren't that bad! Added potatoes and mixed vegetables and supper was done by 2:30. Bill liked it; the son, not so much. So that recipe gets thrown out. Tomorrow is a busy day so it will be clean out the fridge, but Wednesday will be trying a new recipe!!!!
Ran a few errands while the son was at APEX; bank, groceries, etc.
Bill went to bed early tonight, so the son and I got to watch 2 episodes of LOST (I really should have been practising my line dancing). The last thing that happened? Claire is back - babyless! I would have love to watch another, but everyone should be in bed early tonight!!!!!
Joke: Right now I'm having amnesia and deja vu at the same time - I think I've forgotten this before.
BODY: Got in 11,757 steps so far (I still have to walk upstairs to bed)
MIND: Louise Hay: "I accept myself and create peace in my mind and heart." For at least the past 10 years!
Night
Stacey
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Day 180 - 185 Days to Go
Well that weekend went fast. Two day weekend - two day course. Although, I must admit, this is the best First Aid Course I have ever taken, and I have taken 5 or 6. The first time I took a course was when the daughter was one and we had moved to Lloydminster. You take in a lot of information, but I remember learning that it wasn't a good idea cleaning out an eye with a kleenex. (or don't clean your glasses with kleenex) Why? Because kleenex is a paper product, paper products are made with wood, and if you put it in your eye, well......enough said.
But the class this past weekend was very informative. I think it mostly had to do with the instructor. At know time was the class ever boring or dry. It got a little long winded sometimes, but that was from one particular girl (young lady) who although she was there to get her certificate, knew it all. For example, I didn't know the medical difference between a heart attack and an angina!!! Now I do - I mean what physically happens. I relearned my ABC's, and other basics. And during my mock scenario, I learned that if someone is walking around dazed and confused and their sleeve is covering their hand - look and see if they are missing a hand. We each had to do scenario's and are group had 4 people in Sobey's with different ailments. Thank goodness I didn't get the 15 year old boy(who was supposed to be a girl) giving birth. But I did miss the missing hand (no pun intended) Did I mention some of the students were acting as observers and were getting in the way. Boy it sure makes you think fast on your feet. All in all, a great course and lots retained (when in doubt call 911)
Came home early (thank you Mustang - really that's his name - because he signed the certificate that way). Put a pizza in the oven and after supper Bill took the son to soccer practice. Then we sat down to watch the Super Bowl Game. Not sure who I wanted to win. I like the New Orleans team because of the "struggle" that city has had, but the colts team had the nicer of the uniforms (superficial, I know). Didn't really matter, because I missed most of the game - sleeping, and missed Bill picking up the son. Had our Sunday family meeting and got the week all organized, along with my meals for the week. It worked last week, so will try it again.
Hopefully Bill will be finished his movie in time for the son and I to watch at least one episode of LOST!!!
BODY: Took my own lunch again today and avoided any junk food. Tuna, banana, apple, and walnuts. Did I mention there was a DQ right next door to our class - didn't tempt me once.
MIND: I'm quitting soccer!!!! Let me clarify. I'm still manager and will be till the end of in-door-season. I don't mind that actual work of the manager. Unless absolutely necessary, (and if the son needs me, )I have no intention of attending any more indoor anything!!!!!) This was of course not the result of one single incident, but there was the straw that broke the camel's back, and it affected the son. I felt bad for him. If you have issues with me, talk to me. If you have issues with the son, talk to the son. But any issues between the son and myself are just that, our issues. And listening to a private conversation constitutes heresay!!!!! So I feel better just getting it off my chest!!!
No quotes or jokes tonight. Just peace and relaxation!!!!
Night
Stacey
But the class this past weekend was very informative. I think it mostly had to do with the instructor. At know time was the class ever boring or dry. It got a little long winded sometimes, but that was from one particular girl (young lady) who although she was there to get her certificate, knew it all. For example, I didn't know the medical difference between a heart attack and an angina!!! Now I do - I mean what physically happens. I relearned my ABC's, and other basics. And during my mock scenario, I learned that if someone is walking around dazed and confused and their sleeve is covering their hand - look and see if they are missing a hand. We each had to do scenario's and are group had 4 people in Sobey's with different ailments. Thank goodness I didn't get the 15 year old boy(who was supposed to be a girl) giving birth. But I did miss the missing hand (no pun intended) Did I mention some of the students were acting as observers and were getting in the way. Boy it sure makes you think fast on your feet. All in all, a great course and lots retained (when in doubt call 911)
Came home early (thank you Mustang - really that's his name - because he signed the certificate that way). Put a pizza in the oven and after supper Bill took the son to soccer practice. Then we sat down to watch the Super Bowl Game. Not sure who I wanted to win. I like the New Orleans team because of the "struggle" that city has had, but the colts team had the nicer of the uniforms (superficial, I know). Didn't really matter, because I missed most of the game - sleeping, and missed Bill picking up the son. Had our Sunday family meeting and got the week all organized, along with my meals for the week. It worked last week, so will try it again.
Hopefully Bill will be finished his movie in time for the son and I to watch at least one episode of LOST!!!
BODY: Took my own lunch again today and avoided any junk food. Tuna, banana, apple, and walnuts. Did I mention there was a DQ right next door to our class - didn't tempt me once.
MIND: I'm quitting soccer!!!! Let me clarify. I'm still manager and will be till the end of in-door-season. I don't mind that actual work of the manager. Unless absolutely necessary, (and if the son needs me, )I have no intention of attending any more indoor anything!!!!!) This was of course not the result of one single incident, but there was the straw that broke the camel's back, and it affected the son. I felt bad for him. If you have issues with me, talk to me. If you have issues with the son, talk to the son. But any issues between the son and myself are just that, our issues. And listening to a private conversation constitutes heresay!!!!! So I feel better just getting it off my chest!!!
No quotes or jokes tonight. Just peace and relaxation!!!!
Night
Stacey
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Day 179 - 186 Days to Go
Day 1 of the First Aid class done. There were supposed to be 21 in the class. Apparently 8 people dropped out Friday, so we were down to 13. What a spread in age levels. I was the oldest for the first hour of the class, then Gloria showed up (she thought the class started at 10:00) The youngest is 15. He's trying to get a job at the Village Leisure Center so needs the course. Three of the young ones are teachers (2 females and one male) Three work in a day care setting and the remaining four are wanting to open their own day home. Hope that adds up to 13 - 2+1+3+3+4 = yup 13. The instructor is quite nice. He has the neatest name "Mustang." If that doesn't make you smile all day. He assures us it is his realy first name, but I haven't seen any I.D. yet. He looks like a bigger (tall and wide) version of Garth Brooks. Very knowledgable and he keeps the class from being dry. The class went from 9:00 until 3:30 (except for Gloria who, well, you remember) The actual class was supposed to go til 5:00 so it was a nice surprise when he let us go early.
Came home and was pretty sure I needed a nap. Well, I didn't think I actually got any sleep. Maya kept wanting to play for the first 10 minutes. Then Bill came in and needed my soccer card. I finally heard Bill and the son leave for the soccer game. I was a little frustrated that I didn't get any zzzz's. Here is was 5:15 and they had already had supper and cleaned up!!! I guess I did manage to nap a bit.
I can't believe I got the night off from soccer. Hopefully tomorrow will be pretty much the same.
The son went over to Stefan's till tomorrow, so I'm finishing up my office and climbing into bed early (earlier) Guess there won't be any Lost viewing tonight. I really should learn how to work the tv and dvd system. Maybe next weekend.
Joke: A woman in Arkansas brought her baby in to see the doctor, and he determined right away the baby had an ear ache.
He wrote a prescription for ear drops. In the directions he wrote, "Put two drops in right ear every four hours" and he abbreviated "right" as an R with a circle around it.
Several days passed, and the woman returned with her baby, complaining that the baby still had an earache, and his little behind was getting really greasy with all those drops of oil.
The doctor looked at the bottle of ear drops and sure enough, the pharmacist had typed the following instructions on the label: "Put two drops in R ear every four hours."
BODY: I was so good today at my course. There was this wonderful bakery next door. People were coming back with cookies, pies, cakes, turtle squares, and I stuck to my homemade lunch!!!!!! (it was sooo tempting)
MIND: “Heart failure is often associated with ventricular fibrillation (a condition where the heart beats irregularly). CPR buys a victim some time, but an AED jump-starts the heart and greatly increases the chance of survival.”
~ Mike Schwartz quotes
I actually learned this today. The AED actually stops the heart so it can restart and get back to a regualr beat!!!!! If you haven't taken a CPR course lately, now would be a good time for a refresher.
Goodnight
Stacey
Came home and was pretty sure I needed a nap. Well, I didn't think I actually got any sleep. Maya kept wanting to play for the first 10 minutes. Then Bill came in and needed my soccer card. I finally heard Bill and the son leave for the soccer game. I was a little frustrated that I didn't get any zzzz's. Here is was 5:15 and they had already had supper and cleaned up!!! I guess I did manage to nap a bit.
I can't believe I got the night off from soccer. Hopefully tomorrow will be pretty much the same.
The son went over to Stefan's till tomorrow, so I'm finishing up my office and climbing into bed early (earlier) Guess there won't be any Lost viewing tonight. I really should learn how to work the tv and dvd system. Maybe next weekend.
Joke: A woman in Arkansas brought her baby in to see the doctor, and he determined right away the baby had an ear ache.
He wrote a prescription for ear drops. In the directions he wrote, "Put two drops in right ear every four hours" and he abbreviated "right" as an R with a circle around it.
Several days passed, and the woman returned with her baby, complaining that the baby still had an earache, and his little behind was getting really greasy with all those drops of oil.
The doctor looked at the bottle of ear drops and sure enough, the pharmacist had typed the following instructions on the label: "Put two drops in R ear every four hours."
BODY: I was so good today at my course. There was this wonderful bakery next door. People were coming back with cookies, pies, cakes, turtle squares, and I stuck to my homemade lunch!!!!!! (it was sooo tempting)
MIND: “Heart failure is often associated with ventricular fibrillation (a condition where the heart beats irregularly). CPR buys a victim some time, but an AED jump-starts the heart and greatly increases the chance of survival.”
~ Mike Schwartz quotes
I actually learned this today. The AED actually stops the heart so it can restart and get back to a regualr beat!!!!! If you haven't taken a CPR course lately, now would be a good time for a refresher.
Goodnight
Stacey
Friday, February 5, 2010
Day 178 - 187 Days to Go
I feel like I have worked the entire week - oh wait I have!!!! Ok, if you call what I do working. What a nice end to a crazy busy week. After work this afternoon, I came home and made supper. Dropped the son off at soccer and went and had coffee with Robin. Well actually I had supper and read the paper while I waited for her to join me. Seems she got a little way laid in the SW. Anyway had a really nice visit.
There is still a soccer drama going on, but I've chosen to stay out of it and I unless it involves me, I don't want to hear about it!!!!!
When the son got home from soccer, we watched two more episodes of LOST. Poor Claire. I really want to know what happened to her and the baby. Should I google it or wait..hmmmmm. Mr. Sawyer was only on a couple of times.
Now I need to get to bed as I have a first aide course all day tomorrow.
BODY: Before Lost started I had 7300 steps. So I stood and did my steps while Lost was on until I hit the 10,000 mark. Also did a bit of arm work this morning with my tension rope.
MIND: Louise Hay "Everything I touch is a success." Maybe I should go touch some lotto tickets. I guess you could say even those would be a success - for someone!!!!
Good Night
Stacey
There is still a soccer drama going on, but I've chosen to stay out of it and I unless it involves me, I don't want to hear about it!!!!!
When the son got home from soccer, we watched two more episodes of LOST. Poor Claire. I really want to know what happened to her and the baby. Should I google it or wait..hmmmmm. Mr. Sawyer was only on a couple of times.
Now I need to get to bed as I have a first aide course all day tomorrow.
BODY: Before Lost started I had 7300 steps. So I stood and did my steps while Lost was on until I hit the 10,000 mark. Also did a bit of arm work this morning with my tension rope.
MIND: Louise Hay "Everything I touch is a success." Maybe I should go touch some lotto tickets. I guess you could say even those would be a success - for someone!!!!
Good Night
Stacey
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Day 177 - 188 Days to Go
What a fun day of working today. Started off at the pre-school. The kids were a little rambunctious, but so much fun. We decorated our valentine boxes. I actually thought they would be more enthusiastic, but they were anxious to finish them and head off to play with their friends. I'm sure it will seem more exciting when the students get to fill their boxes.
Headed off to Balzac after work. We finished making valentines and then played a couple of games. One of the games was Trouble - now if you're old enough you'll remember the commercial "trouble trouble, wait don't run, this kind of trouble is lots of fun. Pop o matic, pop a dice, pop a six and you move twice. Race your men around the track and try to send the other back!!! That's pop-o-matic Trouble. Well I lost!!!! to a 13 and 6 year old.
Dropped the boy (as opposed to the son) off at the soccer dome for keeper training. And finally headed home. My work day was done. Now it was time to be a mom again......that would mean.....soccer. Drove the son to practice. Got a little bit of paper work done, but mostly chit chatted with Mr. Ellis. Actually debated would be more the word. Not sure whether we agreed on anything tonight. It makes for great conversation!!!!!
Came home and now I'm ready for bed!!!!
Joke: The goalkeeper threw a party after his team won the league championship. As a special honour, he asked the manager to say grace before they sat down to dinner.
Finishing up the short prayer, the manager said, "... and we thank you, Lord, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the goalie host.
BODY: 10,000 steps today
MIND: Louise Hay "My feet dance through life." Line dance that is!!!!
Night
Stacey
Headed off to Balzac after work. We finished making valentines and then played a couple of games. One of the games was Trouble - now if you're old enough you'll remember the commercial "trouble trouble, wait don't run, this kind of trouble is lots of fun. Pop o matic, pop a dice, pop a six and you move twice. Race your men around the track and try to send the other back!!! That's pop-o-matic Trouble. Well I lost!!!! to a 13 and 6 year old.
Dropped the boy (as opposed to the son) off at the soccer dome for keeper training. And finally headed home. My work day was done. Now it was time to be a mom again......that would mean.....soccer. Drove the son to practice. Got a little bit of paper work done, but mostly chit chatted with Mr. Ellis. Actually debated would be more the word. Not sure whether we agreed on anything tonight. It makes for great conversation!!!!!
Came home and now I'm ready for bed!!!!
Joke: The goalkeeper threw a party after his team won the league championship. As a special honour, he asked the manager to say grace before they sat down to dinner.
Finishing up the short prayer, the manager said, "... and we thank you, Lord, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the goalie host.
BODY: 10,000 steps today
MIND: Louise Hay "My feet dance through life." Line dance that is!!!!
Night
Stacey
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Day 176 - 189 Days to Go
Wednesday - Hump Day Did you ever wonder where that expression came from: Of course when trying to google it, you can see there is a variety of interpretations of this saying. But I think the following is probably the closes!!!
An American English idiom for Wednesday is "hump day" a reference to making it through to the middle of the work week as getting "over the hump."
Source(s):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hump_day
The morning started off slow, but I did start to build up some energy. Unfortunately by the time I did, it was time to head off to Balzac. I did make a short stop first at Michaels. Picked up some craft supplies. We spent the afternoon making Valentines. Boy do I miss having small kids to help make valentines for. That pretty much covered the afternoon. Then brought the kids to the soccer dome as the girls had practices. By the time I took them home, it was 7:00 pm. Long afternoon, but alot of fun.
Inputted some paper work and now I'm ready for bed.
BODY: Didn't wear the pedometer today. The best thing I did for my body today, was a nice hot, long, shower. Maybe I would have been more awake had I made it cold one!!!!
MIND: Louise Hay: "I love stretching my mind, thinking of the highest good imaginable." YES I DO!!!!
Good night
Stacey
An American English idiom for Wednesday is "hump day" a reference to making it through to the middle of the work week as getting "over the hump."
Source(s):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hump_day
The morning started off slow, but I did start to build up some energy. Unfortunately by the time I did, it was time to head off to Balzac. I did make a short stop first at Michaels. Picked up some craft supplies. We spent the afternoon making Valentines. Boy do I miss having small kids to help make valentines for. That pretty much covered the afternoon. Then brought the kids to the soccer dome as the girls had practices. By the time I took them home, it was 7:00 pm. Long afternoon, but alot of fun.
Inputted some paper work and now I'm ready for bed.
BODY: Didn't wear the pedometer today. The best thing I did for my body today, was a nice hot, long, shower. Maybe I would have been more awake had I made it cold one!!!!
MIND: Louise Hay: "I love stretching my mind, thinking of the highest good imaginable." YES I DO!!!!
Good night
Stacey
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Day 175 - 190 Days to Go
Talk about a busy day and an early start.
The son had physio at 7:30 this morning so we were out the door by 7:00. Wendy is a great lady. We took her a gift - a Sled Head toque for the olympics. That's where she'll be working - on the sled hill.
Then I dropped the son off at school and headed to work. The kids were very clingy today. Grabbed a quick bite to eat in the car and headed out to Balzac to visit with the kids I was keeping an eye on.
By the time I picked the son up at the soccer dome and got home it was 8:00 pm. Needless to say I did not make it to line dance again. I'm really going to have some practising to do this week.
BODY: 8000 steps today.
MIND: Loiuse Hay "Love is contagious. When I share love, it comes back to me multiplied." And no where is that more apparent then when you're working with little kids.!!
Good Night
Stacey
The son had physio at 7:30 this morning so we were out the door by 7:00. Wendy is a great lady. We took her a gift - a Sled Head toque for the olympics. That's where she'll be working - on the sled hill.
Then I dropped the son off at school and headed to work. The kids were very clingy today. Grabbed a quick bite to eat in the car and headed out to Balzac to visit with the kids I was keeping an eye on.
By the time I picked the son up at the soccer dome and got home it was 8:00 pm. Needless to say I did not make it to line dance again. I'm really going to have some practising to do this week.
BODY: 8000 steps today.
MIND: Loiuse Hay "Love is contagious. When I share love, it comes back to me multiplied." And no where is that more apparent then when you're working with little kids.!!
Good Night
Stacey
Monday, February 1, 2010
Day 174 - 191 Days to Go
What a day! It was filled with every possible emotion. Like a rollercoaster ride. It started with much purposeness(sp). By the time 12:00, lunch time rolled around I had made oriental beer for supper; turkey pot pie for tomorrow's supper; calzones (from scratch)for Wednesday's supper, and all my mess and dishes cleaned up. Also got all the beds changed and laundry almost finished except for whites.
Then it was time to pick up the son and head to the soccer dome. I helped out with the 3 and 4 year olds and when I was done, I left the son there for APEX and headed home to get the beds remade.
That was when my night turned histerical!!!! I received a call from my girlfriend. She had just received a call from the RCMP in Regina. Seems her ex was applying for a job and they wanted to confirm some information. Boy did they call the wrong person (or right, depending which side of the fence you are on). Check out this website: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_64/s0804068931982.htm?chan=magazine+channel_bwsmallbiz+--+departments
Ok, now I have know this person since grade 10. That is going on 30 years now. The RCMP ask about the information in this article. First paragraph is pretty accurate. Second paragraph, might be true....Third paragraph, first I heard of that. Fourth paragraph - news to me and the ex. The last two paragraphs are probably true. Then you go on to read the three comments from friends of the "ex". Boy, I must have been living in a bubble. Actually I've come to the conclusion somebody may have actually done all this stuff, and stole the picture of the person I went to school with!!!! Or I have another theory, but I'm not one to pick on anyone's mental stability. Been there, done that.!!! So after getting over a sore stomach from laughing, I was off to watch the son play a soccer game. Big mistake!!!!!
Did I mention I was also the manager! Again big mistake. Although I did ask the son for his permission when I was approaced to be manager. He agreed and was not under duress at the time. Apparently being a manager has a different meaning when it's your own mother. There was some disagreement in the locker room, and I felt two of the players needed to be heard. Apparently the son disagreed on my involvement! He was pretty adamant about me not being involved. I tried to explain what I thought I my role was. A manager I felt that these boys should be allowed to express and say whatever needed to be said. I was on neither side, and openly told the coach that I disagreed with some of what he said. That's how it was left. The coach agreed we could agree to disagree, but in the end, he is the coach and has the last say. I didn't want the son to agree with me, but at least agree to disagree. He's still angry with me. I feel bad, but worse that he's trying to dictate my roll. urrrghhh. I guess that convinces me that I am absolutely resigning as manager for outdoor season. ..........
So from elated, to happy (being with the little kids) to outrageously funny, to confused and torn!!!!! If that doesn't leave you feeling like you have at an amusement park all day, I'm not sure what would!!!!!
BODY: 13,000 steps today. Most of that was from home believe it or not!!!!!
MIND: Louise Hay "New doors are opening all the time. Life is good!" I love open doors!!!!!!
Good night and hello tomorrow!
Stacey
Then it was time to pick up the son and head to the soccer dome. I helped out with the 3 and 4 year olds and when I was done, I left the son there for APEX and headed home to get the beds remade.
That was when my night turned histerical!!!! I received a call from my girlfriend. She had just received a call from the RCMP in Regina. Seems her ex was applying for a job and they wanted to confirm some information. Boy did they call the wrong person (or right, depending which side of the fence you are on). Check out this website: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_64/s0804068931982.htm?chan=magazine+channel_bwsmallbiz+--+departments
Ok, now I have know this person since grade 10. That is going on 30 years now. The RCMP ask about the information in this article. First paragraph is pretty accurate. Second paragraph, might be true....Third paragraph, first I heard of that. Fourth paragraph - news to me and the ex. The last two paragraphs are probably true. Then you go on to read the three comments from friends of the "ex". Boy, I must have been living in a bubble. Actually I've come to the conclusion somebody may have actually done all this stuff, and stole the picture of the person I went to school with!!!! Or I have another theory, but I'm not one to pick on anyone's mental stability. Been there, done that.!!! So after getting over a sore stomach from laughing, I was off to watch the son play a soccer game. Big mistake!!!!!
Did I mention I was also the manager! Again big mistake. Although I did ask the son for his permission when I was approaced to be manager. He agreed and was not under duress at the time. Apparently being a manager has a different meaning when it's your own mother. There was some disagreement in the locker room, and I felt two of the players needed to be heard. Apparently the son disagreed on my involvement! He was pretty adamant about me not being involved. I tried to explain what I thought I my role was. A manager I felt that these boys should be allowed to express and say whatever needed to be said. I was on neither side, and openly told the coach that I disagreed with some of what he said. That's how it was left. The coach agreed we could agree to disagree, but in the end, he is the coach and has the last say. I didn't want the son to agree with me, but at least agree to disagree. He's still angry with me. I feel bad, but worse that he's trying to dictate my roll. urrrghhh. I guess that convinces me that I am absolutely resigning as manager for outdoor season. ..........
So from elated, to happy (being with the little kids) to outrageously funny, to confused and torn!!!!! If that doesn't leave you feeling like you have at an amusement park all day, I'm not sure what would!!!!!
BODY: 13,000 steps today. Most of that was from home believe it or not!!!!!
MIND: Louise Hay "New doors are opening all the time. Life is good!" I love open doors!!!!!!
Good night and hello tomorrow!
Stacey
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