PROCRASTINATION!!
P- put off what you can do today until tomorrow...why not?
R- run around like a chicken with it's head cut off trying to catch up
O- other, more fun things to do than what NEEDS done
C- carpets, schmarpets...they will still need vac'd tomorrow
R- rigid cleaning schedules aren't my cup of tea
A- all the stuff I could be doing, but I'm not
S- shit scattered all over the place, I will get to it later
T- time to do something other than finish this blog
I- I'm outta here
...nation? Maybe I'll finish this tomorrow!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Reflection of the past...2/4/09
Early yesterday morning, a gift was sent to my doorstep. This particular gift wasn't wrapped in a brown box or bubble wrap. This gift was wrapped in a black and white fur coat that strikingly resembled Shanook in his much younger days.
The image of this young Husky/Malamute and Shanook staring at each other, mimicking the other's every move with only 1/2 in of glass separating the two of them was priceless. For reasons unknown to me, I felt obligated to make sure this dog was taken care of and to ensure no harm were to come to him. I started with a fresh bowl of cool water, since he had been running the neighborhood since early morning and it was nearly sunset at that point. He drank and drank and with a grateful wag of his tail, he came to my side, flopped on my feet and loaded me with puppy kisses.
Obviously, this poor this was or is somebody's pet. He's been trained to sit, lay down, and stay. I let him into my backyard and introduced him to Shanook, who was very much wanting to run and jump and play but unable to due to his age. The first encounter was playful as they tried to establish which one would emerge the alpha male. When things got a little heated and the puppy growled as Shanook, I removed him from the yard and kept a watchful eye on his safety the rest of the evening.
When I went to bed that night, my "gift" was scratching at the front door to come in. I opened the door, told him to sit and stay, which he obediently obliged. As I sat in my chair that night, I could see the white on his face peering in the window begging to be let in and loved. To my surprise, he ws still at my doorstep the next morning waiting for the lights to come on and the door to open.
Since I had an early morning and a day full of testing, I left his care in the hands of Mr. Wonderful who informed me that he opened the garage to the dog and gave him fresh water and a bowl of food. He also said the neighborhood association had sent out an email describing the dog and general location. He hasn't seen him since this morning. :( So, that leaves me with a "meant to be" moment. If he returns today or tonight, then this gift was meant to be...if he doesn't, my gift lies in the moments he reminded me of Shanook as a puppy and the smile that put on my face.
The image of this young Husky/Malamute and Shanook staring at each other, mimicking the other's every move with only 1/2 in of glass separating the two of them was priceless. For reasons unknown to me, I felt obligated to make sure this dog was taken care of and to ensure no harm were to come to him. I started with a fresh bowl of cool water, since he had been running the neighborhood since early morning and it was nearly sunset at that point. He drank and drank and with a grateful wag of his tail, he came to my side, flopped on my feet and loaded me with puppy kisses.
Obviously, this poor this was or is somebody's pet. He's been trained to sit, lay down, and stay. I let him into my backyard and introduced him to Shanook, who was very much wanting to run and jump and play but unable to due to his age. The first encounter was playful as they tried to establish which one would emerge the alpha male. When things got a little heated and the puppy growled as Shanook, I removed him from the yard and kept a watchful eye on his safety the rest of the evening.
When I went to bed that night, my "gift" was scratching at the front door to come in. I opened the door, told him to sit and stay, which he obediently obliged. As I sat in my chair that night, I could see the white on his face peering in the window begging to be let in and loved. To my surprise, he ws still at my doorstep the next morning waiting for the lights to come on and the door to open.
Since I had an early morning and a day full of testing, I left his care in the hands of Mr. Wonderful who informed me that he opened the garage to the dog and gave him fresh water and a bowl of food. He also said the neighborhood association had sent out an email describing the dog and general location. He hasn't seen him since this morning. :( So, that leaves me with a "meant to be" moment. If he returns today or tonight, then this gift was meant to be...if he doesn't, my gift lies in the moments he reminded me of Shanook as a puppy and the smile that put on my face.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
ZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzz....
I'm going to bed to grow a new brain as mine fell out about 4pm during testing. A post for another day when my brain is in functioning mode!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Spring has sprung...
...at least it has in Texas. Trees and flowers and roses and bluebonnets are popping up all over the place, and with that comes spring allergies for Monster Man. Poor thing has been a wreck for weeks, since trees started blooming in February. He's been on allergy meds, albuterol treatments, benadryl (for itchy eyes and flare ups), which were holding the symptoms at bay until last week.
Thursday night he woke up with a severe asthma attack, at least for us it was severe, and I (the calm one) was ready to dash to the ER. I managed to calm him down and get the asthma under control and laid by his side while he struggled to sleep all night. Took him to the doctor the next day. Three prescriptions later, I'm happy to say that he hasn't had a breathing treatment for 3 days. Lcuky for us, most of the trees and plants have been pollinated and allergy season is nearly over. At least until October when ragweed becomes a trigger...
Thursday night he woke up with a severe asthma attack, at least for us it was severe, and I (the calm one) was ready to dash to the ER. I managed to calm him down and get the asthma under control and laid by his side while he struggled to sleep all night. Took him to the doctor the next day. Three prescriptions later, I'm happy to say that he hasn't had a breathing treatment for 3 days. Lcuky for us, most of the trees and plants have been pollinated and allergy season is nearly over. At least until October when ragweed becomes a trigger...
Thursday, April 2, 2009
"Growing older but not up..."
Here it comes...another Jimmy Buffett song lyric reference! As the concert date grows closer, I just can't help myself!
Chorus: Growing Older but Not Up
I'm growing older but not up
My metabolic rate is pleasantly stuck
Let those winds of time blow over my head
I'd rather die while I'm living than live while I'm dead
As we grow up, we often get caught up in the "daily grind" of things and forget to have fun and enjoy what life brings to our doorstep. I have been stuck in that mode for some time now and have recently realized that I have let the "daily grind" inhibit my life in so many ways. I stopped painting, drawing, sewing, playing with the kids, watching cartoons, coloring, and the list goes on. In light of recent events, I have realized how important it really is to embrace the things in life that bring you joy, even in the most minute ways.
My goal going forward is to live by the lyrics of one of my idols and start living life to it's fullest. I'm going to dance when I have the urge, sing out loud when I feel the urge, smile more often, and take a more positive outlook on life. Life is way too short to just watch it pass by...
Chorus: Growing Older but Not Up
I'm growing older but not up
My metabolic rate is pleasantly stuck
Let those winds of time blow over my head
I'd rather die while I'm living than live while I'm dead
As we grow up, we often get caught up in the "daily grind" of things and forget to have fun and enjoy what life brings to our doorstep. I have been stuck in that mode for some time now and have recently realized that I have let the "daily grind" inhibit my life in so many ways. I stopped painting, drawing, sewing, playing with the kids, watching cartoons, coloring, and the list goes on. In light of recent events, I have realized how important it really is to embrace the things in life that bring you joy, even in the most minute ways.
My goal going forward is to live by the lyrics of one of my idols and start living life to it's fullest. I'm going to dance when I have the urge, sing out loud when I feel the urge, smile more often, and take a more positive outlook on life. Life is way too short to just watch it pass by...
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Things I've Learned...
Because I have been brain blocked for months and totally stressed out lately, I'm jumping back onto the blog saddle for some past due writing therapy...of course, I have to take baby steps, so I'm starting with a list!
10 Things I've Learned This Year...
1. Your kids grow up way too fast! It seems like yesterday I was changing diapers and mixing bottles, now I'm buying bras and dealing with hormones! Most days are good, but today was not one of them...
2. Preparing to sell a house is stressful! It isn't an easy task putting away all of your personal stuff and still feel like you are at home. Although, less clutter makes it easier to clean, I'd rather be able to see all of my stuff when I walk through a room, not just a skeleton of what use to be there.
3. It is not good to cold turkey prozac! I do not recommend this to anyone on any sort of SSRI. It really jacks up your system! Please, for your safety and for the safety of those around you, consult your physician before making a decision like that on your own.
4. Beware of friends with knives...those hurt the worst! Still an open wound for me...might embellish on this sometime in the future, but not now.
5. I really miss having my mom close to me! We had an awesome visit during spring break, I just wish it would have been longer. Maybe someday we will live closer together...I hope!
6. It is painful to watch my dog struggle in his old age. He takes forever to lay down and to stand up is a chore, jumping onto the deck is getting nearly impossible, he can't hear well, he can't run and play, but I can see that he wants to...I could go on and on! I am thankful for the years I've had with him and will miss him tremendously when he passes.
7. No matter how big of a "shit" you are, your family is always there for you...even if they don't agree with you! The same goes for true friends...I am thankful to the few true friends I have that wouldn't jump at a chance to run a dagger in my back!
8. I am getting quite use to not having any "real" responsibilities right now, it is allowing me to focus on the more important things in life and finding myself.
9. Even though I claim to be disorganized, I function really well with a list. The list must be written by yours truly or it won't get done. I tossed at least a dozen lists when I cleaned out my purse.
10. I've been through a lot of shit this past month, most of it self-inflicted, and I've come out a better person for it. Things can only get better from here....
10 Things I've Learned This Year...
1. Your kids grow up way too fast! It seems like yesterday I was changing diapers and mixing bottles, now I'm buying bras and dealing with hormones! Most days are good, but today was not one of them...
2. Preparing to sell a house is stressful! It isn't an easy task putting away all of your personal stuff and still feel like you are at home. Although, less clutter makes it easier to clean, I'd rather be able to see all of my stuff when I walk through a room, not just a skeleton of what use to be there.
3. It is not good to cold turkey prozac! I do not recommend this to anyone on any sort of SSRI. It really jacks up your system! Please, for your safety and for the safety of those around you, consult your physician before making a decision like that on your own.
4. Beware of friends with knives...those hurt the worst! Still an open wound for me...might embellish on this sometime in the future, but not now.
5. I really miss having my mom close to me! We had an awesome visit during spring break, I just wish it would have been longer. Maybe someday we will live closer together...I hope!
6. It is painful to watch my dog struggle in his old age. He takes forever to lay down and to stand up is a chore, jumping onto the deck is getting nearly impossible, he can't hear well, he can't run and play, but I can see that he wants to...I could go on and on! I am thankful for the years I've had with him and will miss him tremendously when he passes.
7. No matter how big of a "shit" you are, your family is always there for you...even if they don't agree with you! The same goes for true friends...I am thankful to the few true friends I have that wouldn't jump at a chance to run a dagger in my back!
8. I am getting quite use to not having any "real" responsibilities right now, it is allowing me to focus on the more important things in life and finding myself.
9. Even though I claim to be disorganized, I function really well with a list. The list must be written by yours truly or it won't get done. I tossed at least a dozen lists when I cleaned out my purse.
10. I've been through a lot of shit this past month, most of it self-inflicted, and I've come out a better person for it. Things can only get better from here....
Monday, March 23, 2009
Thanks!
Sometimes we don't get the opportunity to thank those around us who really deserve it. Today, I'm thanking LG for her insight into my personal life and for "having my back" although I wish I would have known that included a knife. THANKS!
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