Today's Quote from A Fancy Word for Simple:
"Simply put you believe that things or people make you unhappy, but this is not accurate. You make yourself unhappy." -- Wayne Dyer
I am the maker of my own destiny! People can influence me from day to day, and if someone's really a jerk to me, it's going to make me feel kind of rotten, but it's not going to rock my world. Perception is a huge player in how my life evolves. If I am pessimistic, the world is not going to be a very nice place. Nor will it be fun if I think people are out to get me. I'm not saying I go about with rose-colored glasses, assuming everyone is an angel, but I do try to put more of a positive spin on things. It's hard to sustain when I'm drained to the dregs ... so I try to take care not to get that exhausted too often! It's a lot easier to maintain a balanced perspective when the rest of my life is in balance, too!
CORRUPTING THE UNWARY SINCE 1986
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Love of books
Today's Quote from A Fancy Word for Simple:
“I had just taken to reading. I had just discovered the art of leaving my body to sit impassive in a crumpled up attitude in a chair or sofa, while I wandered over the hills and far away in novel company and new scenes... My world began to expand very rapidly,... the reading habit had got me securely.”
H. G. Wells
Oh, books are for devouring and inhaling! I cannot get enough of them. They are around me all of the time. They go with me to the gym, to work, and on trips. They have a place in, literally, every room of our house, except maybe our main bathroom. Let me check .... nope, no books in there. There are books everywhere else, though! Here are the books I received as Christmas gifts. To date, I have read all of them except one. I would say I read about a book a week, or in some cases, I'll devour one in the span of less than 24 hours, which is bittersweet, indeed.Making Memories Idol
Monday, February 26, 2007
Don't give up.
Today's Quote from A Fancy Word for Simple:
Just don't give up on trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong. -- Ella Fitzgerald
Right now, all I want is for my body to stop aching! I want to be in better physical condition, so I have ramped up my workouts to include 5 workouts at the gym, 1 at the park district, and my once weekly sword class, and every so often, a 2 hour stint with my tai chi instructor. My body is killing me right now. I am doing an inventory of my muscles, and I think the only part that doesn't hurt is the front of my neck. Everything else aches. My muscles are tired most of the time, and I wake up with aches from my workouts. I tell myself to just push through it, because I don't want to give up on what I really want to do...but some days, like today, it's really hard.
Just don't give up on trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong. -- Ella Fitzgerald
Right now, all I want is for my body to stop aching! I want to be in better physical condition, so I have ramped up my workouts to include 5 workouts at the gym, 1 at the park district, and my once weekly sword class, and every so often, a 2 hour stint with my tai chi instructor. My body is killing me right now. I am doing an inventory of my muscles, and I think the only part that doesn't hurt is the front of my neck. Everything else aches. My muscles are tired most of the time, and I wake up with aches from my workouts. I tell myself to just push through it, because I don't want to give up on what I really want to do...but some days, like today, it's really hard.
I am Kareem Abdul Jabar!?
I don't know about this ... but supposedly these are the top 8 celebrities whose facial structure I match. I had no female matches! LOL! Hm. Maybe I should try a different picture. Here we go:
This is just too funny. Upload your pic & link me to your results!
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Super Sunday!
I hosted another "White Elephant" type event today. It was so much fun! *smile* Everyone brought books, movies, music, and/or games, and I made it tropical-themed with music, food, and atmosphere. I even wore my "I'm on Island Time" shirt with my hot pink capris, sandals, fish necklace & earrings, and dolphin ring and bracelet! Awesome!!!And now, for something completely different, from Mel's blog:
When was the last time you :
Watched a sunrise or a sunset? -- Sunset, 2 days ago. Beautiful peachy-pink sky!
Stopped to smell a flower? -- today, my lilies on my dresser!
Gave a friend a present for no reason at all? -- mailed one out to a friend on Friday!
Treated yourself to something? -- sipping lavender tea, right now!
Play nice?
Today's Quote from A Fancy Word for Simple:
I tried being reasonable, I didn't like it.
-Clint Eastwood
Reasonable? Hm. I don't know. I think I'm awfully reasonable. I mean, what's the opposite of reasonable? Unreasonable? I don't think I'd like to hear "You're being so unreasonable!" It just sounds like I'm being unfair ... asking for someone to play favorites ... or asking for something beyond the pale. I guess I can get the humor of this, in context, but the more I think about it, the more I think that "being reasonable" is a way to get along with others, to play nice, and to be considerate.
I tried being reasonable, I didn't like it.
-Clint Eastwood
Reasonable? Hm. I don't know. I think I'm awfully reasonable. I mean, what's the opposite of reasonable? Unreasonable? I don't think I'd like to hear "You're being so unreasonable!" It just sounds like I'm being unfair ... asking for someone to play favorites ... or asking for something beyond the pale. I guess I can get the humor of this, in context, but the more I think about it, the more I think that "being reasonable" is a way to get along with others, to play nice, and to be considerate.
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