Weird Friday

Several thoughts from today:

Felt like a 4th grader again eating lunch with the Grandson (and his Mom) at school with him. Haven't sat at a table with so many short people in awhile.

Wondered if we were looking strange or something. Went downtown for our symphony tickets; several people looked at us and gave us the "thumbs up" - could it have been the "cute" car The Hubby drives? Also had complete strangers come up and want to chat with us. That's a bit of a departure when we're together, usually happens just to me.

11:15 p.m. and we're stopping at the grocery for teensy containers of ice cream (gelaterias are all closed). Finished eating the ice cream at 11:30 p.m. Haven't done something like this in ages. I guess I'm ready for some more fun in our lives.

Should have bought a bigger container of ice cream, might be nice for breakfast!


Lilacs

I can't bear to cut them (for smelling in the house), so I run outside to the front porch every few minutes to stick my nose in them, inhale their delightful scent and stop breathing as long as I can to hold in the aroma.

Happy Endings

I imagine I'll probably always be one of those "Happy Endings" kind of people.

Patience

Heard this tonight: "There is great value in being patient."

(Hard to be patient with this stomach bug The Hubby so kindly shared with me.)

Socks

Couldn't pass up the socks I found today for $1.25 a pair. They'll fit in the drawers nicely with the other 2,000 pair that I have.

Six Of One / Half A Dozen Of Another

Still thinking about what our waitperson told us at Olive Garden: someone came in for a take-out order and wanted to know how many breadsticks were in half a dozen. Seriously.....

Jeans

Today I was at least smart enough to not try on jeans after eating at Olive Garden. I won't need to eat for a week.

How Gentle God's Commands

We sang this song today at the Rehab where I helped out with Relief Society. These are among my all time favorite phrases:

His goodness stands approved,
Unchanged from day to day;
I'll drop my burden at His feet
And bear a song away.

Hope reigns.....

Just Thinking

What if the dressing rooms in stores had mirrors that made you look the perfect weight?

The Wizard of Oz

I wondered this morning what I look like trundling along on my bike. Isn't there a scene from this old movie (the Judy Garland version) of the Wicked Witch sitting upright & furiously pedaling along on her bike (to the sound of some quirky/evil sounding music) in her black outfit?

I think I must look something like that. Wonder if I could find a bike helmet shaped like a witch's hat.

Tuesday

Three hour lunch with a friend: what a delightful way to spend the afternoon.



Almost time for glitter toes again!




Optional

Quote of the day: "Angst is optional".

Are brains optional? Caught myself trying to slice the dinner roast with the mixer. Seriously, what was I thinking?

Strange Day

Downtown early to see our daughter-in-law finishing up the Half Marathon: first one for her ever and she ran like a champ! Very Impressive.
After that: test driving a few cars can leave one a little stressed, feeling a bit of information overload, and in sore need of a (2 for the price of 1 with a coupon) Jamba Juice.

After that: endless snacking on whatever we can find. (Thank heavens The Hubby's taste buds are still jumping up and down in tastebud heaven after lunch at Morelia's, his favorite eating establishment.)

Now, it's nearly dark and time for jammies. Yay!

Schedule

Because of early commitments, I had to do my bike ride (16.35 miles - whoohoo!!!) this afternoon. I am s-o-o NOT an afternoon exerciser.

I thought this exercise thing was supposed to get easier? I just feel more ancient tonight.

Relief Society

I helped with Relief Society this morning at the Rehab / Care Center / Nursing Home. Very tender, sweet, sad experience. It left me wishing and hoping that someone is taking such an interest in the well-being and spiritual nourishment of my own aging, miserable mother.


Son

Still thinking about my attempt to "pause" my son and The Hubby in their conversation using the tv/dvr remote. I just pointed it at them without thinking and somehow seriously expected it to work. Must be time to send me to the Old Folks Home.

But then again, something like that could be useful.

Popcorn

Wondering today where / how the discovery was made that corn will pop. Was it a fire through some corn field just before harvest?

Daughter

Happy Birthday (38 years young) to my daughter. Daughters are a fun way to start a family.

Beautiful Way To Start The Day

I was on my bike this morning (14.8 miles) in time to see the sun wake up, hear the meadowlarks and robins greeting the day, see a fox run/glide through the field and take note of the forsythia bushes in bloom. Having a heart full of gratitude is a good start.

Sewing

Did some stitching on a gift for someone today. Wondered if she'll be able to tell that I put love in each stitch?

Getting Personal

1. Hating the fact that I'm over 50 and it seems to be mandatory to have a colonoscopy.

2. Hated the prep. That trilyte stuff is super nasty. Drinking 64 ozs. of cold trilyte in 70 minutes made me cold through and through.

2b. More grateful than I can express for The Hubby that is unfailingly kind, concerned and solicitous of my welfare. And also for his perpetual optism. You're the Best.

3. So Happy that it's over. Lunch was one of the best tasting lunches ever.

4. Feel so very fortunate and blessed that we haven't ever had to endure famines as so many people have over the course of the earth.

5. Grateful that I have no family predisposition for cancer.

6. Grateful for the results of the procedure: totally good. Not a single polyp.

7. Grateful that I can now take a long nap. zzzzzzzz.......

Wishing.....

That I had one of those chocolate molten lava cakes w/ ice cream from Chili's right now.

"P"

Today's thought brought to you by the letter "P":

Persnickety proud peacocks perennially & pompously parading their perfection.

(Petty person posting.)

Emotions

Today has been a day of conflicting, roller-coaster emotions. Loving Conference, but still managed to be snarky about someone I know. (Obviously need to work on that thing where what I hear changes my behavior.) Found out I've got a cousin who is a VIP. Makes me feel insecure - reminds me that I haven't managed to do anything extraordinary or valuable with my life. (Is there still time for that before I die?)

But then, aren't we told that God is no respecter of persons - we're all equally valuable in His sight?

Anniversary

All those years ago this is the date that we started going steady. (Seems such an antiquated term these days.)

So, My Love, thanks so much for finding me. Don't leave without me.

tongue

Visited the dentist this morning. Spent the rest of the day trying to keep my (dead) tongue from getting bitten. Ow......

Anger

A quote from a book I just finished that I find quite perceptive:

"He didn't often get angry at other people. There was no sense in it. The person you were angry at was rarely ever repentant. Now, getting angry with yourself had some merit. It showed you had sense enough to chastise the one person who had any hope of benefiting from it. And he was plenty angry with himself."