Okay we are still in winter and the ground hog says six more weeks. Great what can we do now?
After this rain we currently have, I will be planting my tulips for spring. the ground should be nice and soft and still a bit damp. There is a Vintage Expo I am going to with my girlfriends tomorrow and that should be fun.
Still keeping up with my dancing which will help me be lighter on my board when I take it out next. There are so many things to be done before the weather drys up. Why not take time to clean out a cupboard to freshen up your linens?
I need to wash my dogs, but I will wait till the rain is done. Other wise they will be nice and clean just to go out in the rain and get muddy again. Other things to do while indoors, arts and crafts. Get out some poster paint and let the kids go to town with finger painting. It washes off and they can get their energy out in a fun way and not by running around the house chasing each other.
For those of us with out kids, it maybe a good time to do some scrap booking or other projects. I say all this since I have been blue and have been trying to find some thing nice and fun to do, so I don't go crazy. I really want to be out on my board and relaxing. I have had too much stress and I need a vacation, I had really wanted to go to a writers conference but didn't have the money. There is nothing like reading a good book it all else fails.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Dog's life
In the last few weeks I have to clean up a shop, have people take their projects home, try to keep my sanity and take care of my dogs.
The two girls, Maddy and Crackers Morven, had to get fixed. They are fine and healed up nicely.
My oldest dog Gwennie is not and we are helping her to feel better. She is not part of the family, with the other dogs and being older she is being left out. She is going to get a nice bath tonight, so will the others, just not together.
People always feel that a dogs life is so easy. I feel that Gwennie is going through a ruff time right now and she is blue, so she needs extra attention. The younger girls are still growning up and yet they already had to go under the knife. Yes it is best for all that they do, but they aren't even a year old yet.
Sure they get to have day time naps and I am happy for them, they get stressed every once in a while. They will be back to normal and their routine, which they and I need. A good walk helps us all and they will be happy again. With all the rain they got a bit stir-crazy. Sure my dogs don't have to get taxes ready and they don't have to earn money, so great for them. I guess a dogs life, not so bad.
The two girls, Maddy and Crackers Morven, had to get fixed. They are fine and healed up nicely.
My oldest dog Gwennie is not and we are helping her to feel better. She is not part of the family, with the other dogs and being older she is being left out. She is going to get a nice bath tonight, so will the others, just not together.
People always feel that a dogs life is so easy. I feel that Gwennie is going through a ruff time right now and she is blue, so she needs extra attention. The younger girls are still growning up and yet they already had to go under the knife. Yes it is best for all that they do, but they aren't even a year old yet.
Sure they get to have day time naps and I am happy for them, they get stressed every once in a while. They will be back to normal and their routine, which they and I need. A good walk helps us all and they will be happy again. With all the rain they got a bit stir-crazy. Sure my dogs don't have to get taxes ready and they don't have to earn money, so great for them. I guess a dogs life, not so bad.
Friday, January 8, 2010
New Year New Goals
Many people use the new year as a time to start a diet, finish a book or start one.
For me I think of the fall as the new year, so I went and did 12 weeks of concentrating on my diet and exercise routine. In that 12 weeks I lost 10 pounds.
So yes you can too. If you are starting with the new year, than keep it up. Even if some weeks you don't feel like its working or you don't lose any weight, keep on going. The next week you might drop 4 pounds instead of 2.
There are many things open to you. If you are not in the freezing cold you can walk for exercise right now. The dogs need to get out and so do you. It keeps you and them fit.Find something that is inexpensive to do, like bike riding or swimming in the ocean. That is free. Keep stocking up good foods. Yes it does cost more to eat well. Sorry, cheep food is not as good. Look for sales on produce and scan the meats, some times there are great deals to be had.
In my efforts to eat better I find when I do, I think better, happier and more positive thoughts. If I eat junk food I think mean, depressing thoughts. So boil up some fresh chicken and make chicken salad with good wheat bread. Your body and mind will thank you. You will be nicer to be around, truly.
Whatever your goals are, stick to them. Only with a lot of effort will you see results. There is no pill or drink that will help you be fit. Only hard work and sweat, but then again its all worth it.
For me I think of the fall as the new year, so I went and did 12 weeks of concentrating on my diet and exercise routine. In that 12 weeks I lost 10 pounds.
So yes you can too. If you are starting with the new year, than keep it up. Even if some weeks you don't feel like its working or you don't lose any weight, keep on going. The next week you might drop 4 pounds instead of 2.
There are many things open to you. If you are not in the freezing cold you can walk for exercise right now. The dogs need to get out and so do you. It keeps you and them fit.Find something that is inexpensive to do, like bike riding or swimming in the ocean. That is free. Keep stocking up good foods. Yes it does cost more to eat well. Sorry, cheep food is not as good. Look for sales on produce and scan the meats, some times there are great deals to be had.
In my efforts to eat better I find when I do, I think better, happier and more positive thoughts. If I eat junk food I think mean, depressing thoughts. So boil up some fresh chicken and make chicken salad with good wheat bread. Your body and mind will thank you. You will be nicer to be around, truly.
Whatever your goals are, stick to them. Only with a lot of effort will you see results. There is no pill or drink that will help you be fit. Only hard work and sweat, but then again its all worth it.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Game over
We all set goals, both long term and short term. For a lot of we try our best to accomplish things with in a year.
What did I do this year? Sometimes it feels like I haven't done anything much. Left over from the family script that needs a re-write. Looking back, I did do things this year. I raised chickens and pups. I have two great girl dogs that are healthy and happy. They are playing in the back yard with the adult dogs right now, and I can have quite to work in the home office.
I have lost about 20 lbs I didn't need this year. In 12 weeks I spent concentrating on my diet and exercise routine. In that time my clothes have gotten quite a bit looser and I have more energy. All the dancing I did helped out with it. In all I have had tons of dance performances. It has helped keep me on track and help push me to work harder and grow as a dancer/performer. I didn't dance these last few months, and if I had scheduled a dance I would not have been able to do a reading this last Sunday. In Hollywood a friend hosts a reading, I put my name in the hat and was the last to read. While dancing is great, writing is my life's work and it felt so great to focus on that.
To that end, I had three articles come out this last year. I took a look at them again today. Its amazing, I don't think about it everyday and sometimes I forget to be happy about that. Of course I worked hard this year at the shop and I helped out my friends with eggs.
This blog is not just to show off and give myself a pat on the back. We all want to feel that we are not wasting time and just letting the years pass. I had a landmark birthday and it didn't feel that great. Sure I still get carded, I just am not where I thought I would be at this age. It helps if I can think of the good things I did, and not what didn't happen.
I still have many other goal to work towards, the game is not over!
What did I do this year? Sometimes it feels like I haven't done anything much. Left over from the family script that needs a re-write. Looking back, I did do things this year. I raised chickens and pups. I have two great girl dogs that are healthy and happy. They are playing in the back yard with the adult dogs right now, and I can have quite to work in the home office.
I have lost about 20 lbs I didn't need this year. In 12 weeks I spent concentrating on my diet and exercise routine. In that time my clothes have gotten quite a bit looser and I have more energy. All the dancing I did helped out with it. In all I have had tons of dance performances. It has helped keep me on track and help push me to work harder and grow as a dancer/performer. I didn't dance these last few months, and if I had scheduled a dance I would not have been able to do a reading this last Sunday. In Hollywood a friend hosts a reading, I put my name in the hat and was the last to read. While dancing is great, writing is my life's work and it felt so great to focus on that.
To that end, I had three articles come out this last year. I took a look at them again today. Its amazing, I don't think about it everyday and sometimes I forget to be happy about that. Of course I worked hard this year at the shop and I helped out my friends with eggs.
This blog is not just to show off and give myself a pat on the back. We all want to feel that we are not wasting time and just letting the years pass. I had a landmark birthday and it didn't feel that great. Sure I still get carded, I just am not where I thought I would be at this age. It helps if I can think of the good things I did, and not what didn't happen.
I still have many other goal to work towards, the game is not over!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Pipe Masters
If you haven't been following all the action on Surf line, I can't help you. It was great to be able to see everything happing live while in the comfort of my own home in my PJ's and drinking coffee in front of the PC.
There are many things that the Internet is great for and this is one. I saw more than I would have on Fuel TV or other networks. I wish Surfing was covered just as much as other sports. Sure there is Fuel, but there isn't Sunday Surfing like Football or Baseball.
That would have been a better idea for Fox than the extreme football....what was that anyway? Its not like they came onto the field swinging a mace ball at each other like gladiators.
I still have my new surf board that has yet to get into the water. I want to change a few things about it before I use it. The color is yellow and I don't care for that, it was on sale. Having said that, I still can't wait to get back into my normal grove. What did I do this last year? I looked after pups, my friend and worked hard on losing weight. I will get back out there, I love it too much to quit.
Looking forward to more surfing in my life and in my writing. As for Pipe Masters, Congrats to all. You are all great. Sure one goes home with the trophy but you all got to ride those great waves. Who isn't stoked for that?
There are many things that the Internet is great for and this is one. I saw more than I would have on Fuel TV or other networks. I wish Surfing was covered just as much as other sports. Sure there is Fuel, but there isn't Sunday Surfing like Football or Baseball.
That would have been a better idea for Fox than the extreme football....what was that anyway? Its not like they came onto the field swinging a mace ball at each other like gladiators.
I still have my new surf board that has yet to get into the water. I want to change a few things about it before I use it. The color is yellow and I don't care for that, it was on sale. Having said that, I still can't wait to get back into my normal grove. What did I do this last year? I looked after pups, my friend and worked hard on losing weight. I will get back out there, I love it too much to quit.
Looking forward to more surfing in my life and in my writing. As for Pipe Masters, Congrats to all. You are all great. Sure one goes home with the trophy but you all got to ride those great waves. Who isn't stoked for that?
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Winter
For those that surf, we know that winter is when things really happen. This week is not exception. Not watching Pipe Masters on Surfline? Shame on you! Record swells and you get to see people in the sun and it seems warm for them. Good stuff.
I love all of the seasons and I love 'winter' in So Cal. This week it rained and I can see the mountains covered with snow. Its so pretty and it reminds us of why we live here. Sure its been cold and I bundle up in my vintage coat at night. Its still such a pleasure to see the rain and it smells great afterwards.
Not all of my friends feel this way. Half love it, the other hate it. It really depends on if you are comfortable or not when it is cold. My slim friends hate the cold weather.
While I make sure to keep out of the water after a rain storm, I love that the beach is mostly empty and no one is just sunning themselves. Its quite and nice and peaceful. All the things I need to recharge my soul for the week ahead.
My chickens didn't care for the rain and they told me all about it when I went to see them. Poor things were all wet. they had plenty of space in the coop to keep dry, but they didn't. Don't worry they are all fine. I'm sure they can take the mild So Cal winter.
I love all of the seasons and I love 'winter' in So Cal. This week it rained and I can see the mountains covered with snow. Its so pretty and it reminds us of why we live here. Sure its been cold and I bundle up in my vintage coat at night. Its still such a pleasure to see the rain and it smells great afterwards.
Not all of my friends feel this way. Half love it, the other hate it. It really depends on if you are comfortable or not when it is cold. My slim friends hate the cold weather.
While I make sure to keep out of the water after a rain storm, I love that the beach is mostly empty and no one is just sunning themselves. Its quite and nice and peaceful. All the things I need to recharge my soul for the week ahead.
My chickens didn't care for the rain and they told me all about it when I went to see them. Poor things were all wet. they had plenty of space in the coop to keep dry, but they didn't. Don't worry they are all fine. I'm sure they can take the mild So Cal winter.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Winter Chills
I have been longing to get back into the water. It seems like every time I try, I keep getting sick.
This last month I was ill quite a bit, and now that I'm better my family is sick. At least its not my dogs, Middy was ill last month as well.
Sure its the time of year when people get colds and flu-season, its also cooler at night and time to put on extra blankets. Its been said you won't get a cold from the chill of the night, only if you have been exposed to the virus. Still, its better to put on the jacket and bundle up for warmth.
In trying to stay well I am sleeping by myself, well my dog Middy has been there to keep me warm. Nothing like a warm dog to cuddle up to on a cold night.
If I can stay healthy I will get back out there, cold or not. That's what wetsuits are for anyway. Keep warm and well, as much as you can.
This last month I was ill quite a bit, and now that I'm better my family is sick. At least its not my dogs, Middy was ill last month as well.
Sure its the time of year when people get colds and flu-season, its also cooler at night and time to put on extra blankets. Its been said you won't get a cold from the chill of the night, only if you have been exposed to the virus. Still, its better to put on the jacket and bundle up for warmth.
In trying to stay well I am sleeping by myself, well my dog Middy has been there to keep me warm. Nothing like a warm dog to cuddle up to on a cold night.
If I can stay healthy I will get back out there, cold or not. That's what wetsuits are for anyway. Keep warm and well, as much as you can.
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