Procrastination is opportunity's assassin. ~Victor Kiam
Two things I would like to change about myself - Procrastination and ADD (or what used to be called short attention span). Oh my, I have the worst time with these two. First, I'll be gung ho to do something and then it quickly wears out. But once I'm doing it, I see something else that needs to be done and start that task, and then - what do you know - there's something else I could be doing and move on to that! As quick as it happens, I have unfinished projects all over the place!
I'm all about list, list help keep me in check. And then when I find myself adverting onto another project - I try to call myself on it and try to stay focused on what I was originally doing. This is why Brian and I cannot work together well. I wished I was more like his speed - get it done now!
So as I am reading Stac's and Dom's blog they are listing out their errands and task at hand - so I'll do the same as I know enquiring minds want to know.
To night I am headed to a Southern Living Party while Ty is at a lock in. Tomorrow night I am helping to host the poker tournament for our football team's fundraiser. Saturday my sister is coming out so that I can highlight & cut her hair and wax her eyebrows. Then head to my stepmom's 80th birthday party and then attempt to make it to Mark's 40th surprise birthday party. Sunday starts football practice that won't end until mid Nov. Mondays are reserved for Boy Scouts (this Monday Ty receives his first set of merit badges, 8 in all). Football practice is again all week long. And Friday I'm invited to 3 separate home parties (Stampin Up, Beauti Control & Lia Sophia). Saturday it's a football scrimmage and then a skating party for K. Tired yet? I am just thinking about it as that only goes through the 9th of Aug.
Thanks to Stacy for posting about school shopping. It helped me to get out there and knock some of that out last night after I made dinner and did a hair color. It was after 8pm - we managed to get a couple pairs of shoes and binder and pencil pouch for Ty.
Ok, so back to my work list.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
If dOg was a teacher
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.
Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout...run right back and make friends.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.
Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout...run right back and make friends.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
Little Bits of This & That
We do not remember days; we remember moments. ~Cesare Pavese, The Burning Brand
We had a good time this last weekend. Mark won the 'fish tourney' that no one knew about until he declared he had won with 7 fish!
Kids went paddle boating, swimming, tubing, boating, shot fireworks. Lisa was in awe of Brian and Tyler lighting the spinning flowers then throwing them into the water and watched them go lighting under water. Gabe (7) thought it was cool so monkey see monkey do. Only he threw his very close to the boat, Brian freaked. Mark tried to shoot a bottle rocket from his hand only to throw it up and shot back at us. He also threw a firecracker in the bonfire. It blew up sending hot coals into my lap. I had to be careful as my first instinct was to throw off my shirt! (mom hence the spider at you house!) Thank goodness it wasn't a drunk fest this time. Couldn't get Mark and Dave to tube. But poor Dave though. Saturday night we put the kids to bed and went fishing down at the cove for awhile. On our way back up to the house we loaded up the back of my truck with stuff and cooler sitting in back of Dave. Apparently Dave and Brian had just said they weren't sitting on the tailgate very good when I gassed the truck up a step incline. In which made Dave's sandals go flying off his feet and the cooler pushing Dave off the tailgate. I heard "Whoa, whoa, whoa - the cooler!!!". In the light of my brakes, I could see the cooler sitting on the hill (right side up) - but I had no clue I made Dave fall off too. I apologize up and down to Dave and he said it was ok. He was able to land it on his two bare feet! It was his slick shorts that didn't help the situation!
We also went fishing Sunday night on the boat in the middle of the lake. That was a little bothersome to me as the kids were alone in the house and I wasn't close. Ty would have had a fit knowing we were on the lake rather than on shore. It was peaceful on the lake and the weather was awesome. We watched a thunderstorm move over the hills to the north of us. Far enough away we only saw the lightening never hearing the thunder. Mark was teasing me that the tornado was coming to get us! I was soon able to relax with the help of the trivia questions we started asking each other of old shows and trends. In which had us talking about the Blue Ridge Mall and the stores we once loved to shop in. We started naming them because there was one Dave and his girlfriend would always shop in and he could remember the name. It sold both men and woman's clothing and carried brands like Z Cavaricci. Beside the obvious Jones, Wards, JC Penney's. Gift Horse, Woolworth's, Russel Stovers, Wicks & Sticks, KB Toys, Musicland, the Nut Hut, Wild Pair, Learners, Woman's World, Space Port, movie theater, Hallmark, Heaven sent, Petland, McDonalds, the carousel restaurant, post office, Steve's shoes, bowling alley, V's, etc. If you can think of any more please list them in the comment section or your favorite memory from Blue Ridge Mall.
One more item for the day Randy Pausch. You've probably have heard of him for his famous "The Last Lecture" on the Internet. If you haven't seen it and have time to listen, I highly recommend it. I knew Prime Time was featuring him on their show last night. What I didn't know was that he lost his battle to cancer last Friday until my mom called and told me last night. She knew I was a fan and didn't want me to miss Prime Time. (If you missed it - you can click the link to watch it now.) After watching the documentary, not only is he a great man, his wife Jai is a wonderful woman too. WOW! I was caught once again crying - but this time - I didn't get any remarks from Tyler nor Brian in which I was happy about. The Pausch family is a truly inspiring family. I hope I can learn to be as happy an as optimistic as Randy was. I have also purchased his book. I haven't began to read it yet, it will be my next book I dive into. I know there is good lessons and reminders in it and I hope one day Brian and Tyler will read it too and get out of it what I will have.
Peace.
We had a good time this last weekend. Mark won the 'fish tourney' that no one knew about until he declared he had won with 7 fish!
Kids went paddle boating, swimming, tubing, boating, shot fireworks. Lisa was in awe of Brian and Tyler lighting the spinning flowers then throwing them into the water and watched them go lighting under water. Gabe (7) thought it was cool so monkey see monkey do. Only he threw his very close to the boat, Brian freaked. Mark tried to shoot a bottle rocket from his hand only to throw it up and shot back at us. He also threw a firecracker in the bonfire. It blew up sending hot coals into my lap. I had to be careful as my first instinct was to throw off my shirt! (mom hence the spider at you house!) Thank goodness it wasn't a drunk fest this time. Couldn't get Mark and Dave to tube. But poor Dave though. Saturday night we put the kids to bed and went fishing down at the cove for awhile. On our way back up to the house we loaded up the back of my truck with stuff and cooler sitting in back of Dave. Apparently Dave and Brian had just said they weren't sitting on the tailgate very good when I gassed the truck up a step incline. In which made Dave's sandals go flying off his feet and the cooler pushing Dave off the tailgate. I heard "Whoa, whoa, whoa - the cooler!!!". In the light of my brakes, I could see the cooler sitting on the hill (right side up) - but I had no clue I made Dave fall off too. I apologize up and down to Dave and he said it was ok. He was able to land it on his two bare feet! It was his slick shorts that didn't help the situation!
We also went fishing Sunday night on the boat in the middle of the lake. That was a little bothersome to me as the kids were alone in the house and I wasn't close. Ty would have had a fit knowing we were on the lake rather than on shore. It was peaceful on the lake and the weather was awesome. We watched a thunderstorm move over the hills to the north of us. Far enough away we only saw the lightening never hearing the thunder. Mark was teasing me that the tornado was coming to get us! I was soon able to relax with the help of the trivia questions we started asking each other of old shows and trends. In which had us talking about the Blue Ridge Mall and the stores we once loved to shop in. We started naming them because there was one Dave and his girlfriend would always shop in and he could remember the name. It sold both men and woman's clothing and carried brands like Z Cavaricci. Beside the obvious Jones, Wards, JC Penney's. Gift Horse, Woolworth's, Russel Stovers, Wicks & Sticks, KB Toys, Musicland, the Nut Hut, Wild Pair, Learners, Woman's World, Space Port, movie theater, Hallmark, Heaven sent, Petland, McDonalds, the carousel restaurant, post office, Steve's shoes, bowling alley, V's, etc. If you can think of any more please list them in the comment section or your favorite memory from Blue Ridge Mall.
One more item for the day Randy Pausch. You've probably have heard of him for his famous "The Last Lecture" on the Internet. If you haven't seen it and have time to listen, I highly recommend it. I knew Prime Time was featuring him on their show last night. What I didn't know was that he lost his battle to cancer last Friday until my mom called and told me last night. She knew I was a fan and didn't want me to miss Prime Time. (If you missed it - you can click the link to watch it now.) After watching the documentary, not only is he a great man, his wife Jai is a wonderful woman too. WOW! I was caught once again crying - but this time - I didn't get any remarks from Tyler nor Brian in which I was happy about. The Pausch family is a truly inspiring family. I hope I can learn to be as happy an as optimistic as Randy was. I have also purchased his book. I haven't began to read it yet, it will be my next book I dive into. I know there is good lessons and reminders in it and I hope one day Brian and Tyler will read it too and get out of it what I will have.
Peace.
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