Sales

It seems that there are sales everywhere and no one has any money to buy anything. Just like in the last depression, when things were dirt cheep and still no one had the nickel to buy two dozen oranges.

This time around things are still priced high, even with the discount, and will anyone have the money to buy them? Flat screen TVs are low priced, mine works fine and I won't be getting a new one anytime soon. Could use a new refrigerator, but if the price is not in our budget, we won't get one now.

There is a company selling corsets at 40% off, I would love one, no money for that either. The only new things I have been able to get were at the O'Neil warehouse sale. I was really glad since my old t-shirts were getting shabby looking and needed to be thrown out and replaced. There was also surf board for sale and at great discount. I'm sure they ran out of those before the sale was over, people did jump on that deal!

Things I am happy for, my chickens and their eggs. My dogs are healthy and we all have a roof over our heads. I pray to be content with these things, it does help. The fact that our balance is low at the bank makes it necessary. Sure there are lots of sales, but I don't have the money for them, at all.

Weekend

This weekend I will be going on my very first Cruise. While it combines things that I love, the ocean, eating and drinking, it should be fun.

I have no point of reference this time, since I have never been on a ship before. This has been a hard year and we have not been able to go out of town at all. Just the thought of getting out of town makes me a bit happy.

I haven't been surfing much with all my dogs and health concerns. Now I can't wait, but I have been sick again this week. It becomes too much to be at home all the time, and we need to get out and about.

The other good things this week. The much awaited O'Neil sale is on and we can go to that on our way to the port. So glad, really need to stock up on t-shirts and things. On the way back we will drop by the outlets. If it weren't for these things I wouldn't be able to have new things. Also I can get much more for my money.
My dogs are feeling better and the people I care about are safe and sound. That alone helps me to sleep better.

With all that it will be nice to sit back read have a drink in my hand and relax. At least for one weekend.

Needs

In my shopping I have to ask myself, if it's a need or a want. I had to get a few pairs of tights this week, and it was a need. Sure I got a lipstick as well. I have others, but this one was really great and I needed to feel pretty. I haven't felt that great lately. It helps to have something new and nice for a change.

The other needs in my life right now, I need to get back into the water. I need to be at the beach and look up at the clouds and relax. I need to taste the salt water and with all the weight I have been losing I hope it will help my surfing.

Other things I need, a few new t-shirts. I'm waiting for the O'Neil sale to stock up. Its one of the best deals in town. I have thrown out all the ones that don't fit are too worn out. I don't need 50 t-shirts, just a few.

I don't need to go out all the time, just once in a while. I don't need to see the movies at the movie house, every once in a while, yes I do. Not everything has to be rented. Sure I sneak in my own snacks in my big purse to save money. It's fun too.

I need to go out dancing once in a while. Sure I get to dance in my classes and in my living room. Every once in while I need to go out and just dance. I need to know my friends are ok and I email and text and give them hugs. In these ruff times its just nice to hear, "I love you and miss you". Okay its always nice to hear that, and we all need it. :-)

Goal

The last 12 weeks I have been on a mission to lose weight. In that I have been successful. Sure I can still stand to lose more, and I am make head-way.

Sometimes I forget all the things I have been able to accomplish over the years. It's silly that I don't give myself enough credit for it. Left over feelings from my family. My mother used to say that I never finished what I started. That was so untrue, even then.

In the last few years, I have finished my book which I am trying to get agent for. There is the scooter shop that against all odds is still up and running. I have helped to raise a few litters of pups.

As far as my exercise routine this is going to be 4 years of consistently going to Pilate's and 3 years of Belly dancing. In the Belly dancing I have become quite good and have performed most of the year, even subbing for my teacher.

The last 12 weeks was about dancing more times a week. I was able to do that and it has help so much. I have a lot more energy and don't get winded like I used to. This will all help in my surfing. I need to get back out and do that. Really I have a lot of motivation in myself and I get up and go all on my own. I do pray for the endurance to keep going and to keep a positive outlook.

Some say we should just be happy no matter what weight we are. The truth is we are not healthy being overweight. I have not been healthy and it is that concern that has made me really take this to heart. Sure we don't want to be mean, but encouraging family that is overweight to go for a walk with you or a bike ride can be a positive way to tell them, "I love you and want you to be healthier and around for a long time."

Here is to the rest of the year and keeping up with my goals! OXOX