Elves
Right about now I'll be needing a couple of those elves we hear so much about. To decide, acquire, and deliver those delectable desires for our dear ones.
And So It Begins - The Season Of Tense
We've had our first big snowfall of the winter. From now until Easter I won't be able to relax for one minute...figuring that my worry will prevent any car accidents. Hate those.
Needs / Wants
When needs and wants collide - is that contentment? Thinking I need a bit more of that kind of collision. And I do pretty well, until the onslaught of Christmas catalogs...all those "pretties" out there just waiting to be owned.
Steam
I think I'm running out of steam: for creative gifts, for celebrating, for spending money, for social gatherings/obligations.....and for "Angry Birds."
Thanksgiving
Several things to be thankful for this last couple of days:
1. That the actual day and feast of Thanksgiving didn't include any overt klutziness on my part. No burned food, broken dishes or kitchen mishaps. No repeats of my mis-steps of last year, just a pleasant dinner.
2. That I didn't have to trek over to the mall or Target or Wallyworld for anything.
3. That tomorrow is a new day for eating. Today's cuisine included popcorn, and more popcorn, ramen noodles, rice krispie treats and uber-thick hot chocolate. I wallowed in it today. Thinking tomorrow I'll be ready for some real food.
4. Garages. Car seat heaters. Comfy shoes. Our down comforter. (These things have no relationship to one another - just felt like lumping them all together.)
Walk
I decided to walk over to the library. Considering that it was only 20 degrees outside, I bundled up. It really was a stunning day out, the trail was so pretty running under the trees - a light drift of snow wafting down from the branches.
I amused myself looking at the shoe prints of those who had traversed ahead of me. I could mostly tell who was running, or walking. One guy had some shoes that left an imprint of an open umbrella. I'm guessing those were Totes brand. Another person was wearing those things one stretches over the bottoms of their shoes to keep from slipping - Yak Trax?
I'm quite taken by the prints my great (warm, waterproof, breathable) boots leave: a scattering of autumn leaves. But seriously - they're winter boots. Why not have them leave snowmen or big snowflakes? Makes no sense to me.
Coming up the walk to my house, I met the prints I left on the outward bound trip. Found myself meeting myself going the other direction. But at least I really knew that I was coming and going instead of not knowing the difference.
Snow
Decided to boycott driving on snowy days - for the entire winter. I think I might be staying home a lot.
Thanksgiving
In a couple days we celebrate Thanksgiving. Tonight I'm wishing for all those I know and love to be able to find something deep in their heart to really and truly be grateful for.
Wishing the same for me. Wanting my heart to be full of that kind of gratitude. It makes everything else brighter...and life more full of hope.
Ham Gravy
I think it is so oddly funny and weird that I grew up on gravy made from the ham drippings / juices and not one person I've talked to has ever heard of it.
Also, thinking today that I was grateful to attend church. Even though there have been times in my life I've not been exactly pleased that I was blessed with that obedient gene, I really am glad that I was. Attending church meetings is a good way to be obedient. Even though people are, well, human, it's still a huge benefit to me to be there.
Strange Saturday
Spent this morning at the funeral of a sweet friend. And as uplifting and tender as funerals are, I'm always left feeling so drained and sad. Always wondering if anyone will have anything good to say about me after I'm gone, or if my life will pass mostly unnoticed.
Opted out of a movie, instead ran a few errands, and stopped in to see our son and his family. The very best part of the day. The hugs from each and every one of them absolutely warmed my heart. Replaced some of those sad feelings with, well, a hug. One of God's greatest inventions: the hug.
Chocolate
Took a class tonight about "The Love Of Fine Chocolate". Decided my knowledge of fine chocolate is limited. Must do more research.
Also was informed that I am incompetent when it comes to choosing birthday cards for turning-fifteen-years-old grandsons. Must work harder.
And....am counting my blessings in so many areas of life. Must show more gratitude.
Fallen Leaves
So, I guess raking up the leaves is just like washing your car:
Wash the car, it rains.
Rake the leaves into piles ready for the next empty trash can and the wind blows them all away. Not out of the yard, drat the luck, just out of the piles so they have to be raked up again.
I need to figure out how to rig something like the Roomba - only for leaves.
Deer
Ever since we moved to this area, I've had a little quirky thing about deer. I love to see them and when I do, I always think it's a good omen for the day.
Not feeling that way tonight: we saw a deer limping across the road - visible in the headlights from the cars. Makes me very sad.
Reminder
Was reminded tonight that one should "do a good deed daily." And I agree. One should.
I didn't yell, curse at or tailgate the idiot that was going (right in front of me, no option to change lanes) 25 in a 35 mph zone. Does that count?
Skiing
Yes, it is possible to live in Utah - home of the "greatest snow on earth"- and not be a skiier.
Don't wanna, don't have to, you can't make me, not gonna do it.
Wizard of Oz
Went to the symphony tonight, they played the soundtrack to this lovely old movie. My very favorite line:
There's no place like home.
What I'd Like...
Is to find the perfect pair of jeans. Just a few requirements:
1. Never shrink (or stretch out of shape), fade, or wear out.
2. Never go out of style.
3. Would complement my body shape - no matter what shape it is.
That's not asking much, is it? But I'm thinking it would take some powerful magic to find them. Hmm--magic jeans--I like it!
November
What a luxury: fresh-cut roses (from our very own yard) filling the family room with their heavenly scent.
Love life's luxuries.
(Not so fond of the cable guy. No wonder they are such a cliche! We can now tell you all about his high-school talent --among other things. This was not a life luxury to be loving.)
Lo
Stepped on the bathroom scales this morning and read this: lo. Somehow I don't think it was telling me my weight was low.
Heading off for new batteries. Hopefully tomorrow it won't be telling me my weight is "hi(gh)".
Warm Heart
A couple things that warmed my heart today:
1. The Hubby Is Home!!!!
2. During a conversation with my daughter she said,"I'm always proud of you, Mom." Wow--that literally stopped me in my tracks. Didn't know anyone felt that way about me. Gives me something to strive for.
3. Chocolate, chocolate chip muffin.
TGIF
Thank Goodness It's Friday and:
The Hubby is boarding his plane and will be home soon.
The Hubby arrives in about 6 or so hours.
The Hubby arrives in a few hours.
I'll be able to sleep tonight since The Hubby will be home.
YAAAYYY!!
Life Is Good
Received an e-mail today from this company. The header on my e-mail said, "Life Is Good to me."
Decided that was a truism.
Tuesday's Mind Meanderings
Dental appts. that end at 11:45 a.m. mean that you don't get lunch until dinner. Your mouth stays numb that long.
Eating at Olive Garden is fun, even by yourself. Except when you go before your mouth is no longer numb and you end up chewing your cheek instead of your food.
Trees in their fall wardrobe are stunning.
I'm better with 2 meals a day instead of three. Breakfast and then a second meal around 3 or 4. Of Course, then I want a huge dessert at 6. I guess that makes 3 meals after all.
Week
Another chance for lots of places to eat this week, since The Hubby is out of town. Made a good start with Rumbi Grill today, even though it gave me dragon breath.
Also started the week with the arrival of my sunglasses that clip onto my new glasses. Love it!
Hope these good things bode well for the rest of my lonesome / pining / waiting for The Hubby to come home to me.
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