Day 12 review

Today was one of those days....meh. Sick and muddle brained today, the third wave of the swine may have just washed over me.

Day 11 review: A Birthday tribute Marion J. Vincent Arsenault

Moon River, wider than a mile,
I'm crossing you in style some day.
Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker,
wherever you're going I'm going your way.
Two drifters off to see the world.
There's such a lot of world to see.
We're after the same rainbow's end--
waiting 'round the bend,
my huckleberry friend,
Moon River and me.

Day 10 review...Chicken or the Egg?

I recently made a few resolutions for the new year, one of which was to lose some weight. Nine days in to that endeavor, I am down a total of 3 lbs. I am not excited about that figure, because I have felt completely deprived during these past nine days (with the exception of Saturday and Sunday, when I indulged in two or more helpings of Doc's famous Chicken and Trees).
Part of my frustration comes in the form of a couple of friends who have recently dropped a significant amount of weight. Both people claim to have adopted healthier lifestyles, and I am sure I should try that. My daughter bought me an Ipod for Christmas to eliminate my "boring" excuse for not getting on the treadmill, conveniently located in our basement...she even tried to arrange for some heat down there. I used it one day with the benefit of tunes and enjoyed it so much I set my alarm for a repeat the next morning...I got up, threw on the sweats, and sneaks, popped on my Ipod and sat on my comfy couch and listened to music for over an hour...where is my motivation? This brings me back to my two friends, each of whom has the added push of the L word going for them...I will not embarrass either of them by naming them, but they know who they are...one looks the same as she did twenty years ago...and the other, well I prefer him with a bit more pudge in his face, but that's just me.
So here is my problem...I need to drop some weight to feel attractive enough to get out there and possibly get me some of that L motivation, but I need the L motivation to get my lazy ass out of bed in the morning and drop some weight...circular, no ?

DAy 9 review...postscript

If you haven't seen Across the Universe yet and you are even a mild Beatles fan, I highly recommend this celebration of all things Beatle. I watched it several times with my daughter and then again last night with friends who had never seen it before...it was still good even on a fifth viewing...Evan Rachael Wood is beautiful and sings like an angel...I have to shrug my shoulders on the whole Marilyn Manson thing...the heart wants what the heart wants I guess.

Day 9 review..."What is truth? Is Truth Unchanging law? We all have truths, are mine the same as yours?"

Some topics are just better left undiscussed, with a mutual understanding that agreement is not ever possible. Why? Because we all have truths and none of them are exactly the same as anyone else's. Why? Ah, because people lie to themselves and misrepresent the truth, people can misconstrue even the best of intentions, people misunderstand each other, people allow emotion to rule where logic is clearly the wisest choice...why? Because we are all imperfect beings.
Agreeing to disagree is acknowledgement of our common failure. And it can save some relationships. Allowing each other the leeway to feel how they feel, regardless of whether or not we think they are right or wrong is the only means we have to co-exist without constant conflict.

23 Years Ago Today...

Twenty three years ago today my life was forever changed for the better when my daughter Sabina was born. She came into the world like she has come to live in it...easy, casually. She didn't even cry when she was born and the doctor slapped her to get her to take that first important breath. I have written about this before, many times...but she just looked at me for what seemed like an eternity when your baby is not breathing, and then she sucked in a breath and let out a sigh...no cry, no drama.
Sabina's life since then has had some drama...but each experience has made her who she is today, a beautiful, grounded, loving person. Someone who knows who she is and what she needs...and did I mention that she is funny? She has the best sense of humor; a little twisted and so sarcastic...she's mine alright...
Sabina is a great mother to her own daughter...and I could not be prouder of the way she is taking the opportunity to stay home and raise this cherub. Sabina is strong, smart, and good. I love her more than mere words can convey and will always be grateful God blessed me with this beautiful gift.

DAY 7 review

Nonny: "Do you want a snack, Sage?"

Sage: "Do you have bacon?"

Nonny: laughs

Sage: "Do you, Nonny?"

Nonny: "Yes, yes I do."

Sage: "I wub bacon."

Nonny: "Okay, bacon it is."

Sage: (while munching her bacon) "Do you have eggs Nonny?"