So it’s Sunday December 13, 2015 in Western NY state. It is also 52 degrees out right now. The weathermen tell us we are setting a new record for lack of snow. Of course, last year, we set a record for the most snow in one storm. (7 feet plus). So the weather is a little beyond weird. I’m supposed to be making potato salad to go with dinner. We are grilling today. And I need to make a holiday goodie to take to my yoga tonight. 🙂 This makes me happy, but if I don’t get in gear soon, it may be too late. SO! on that note, have a lovely day and Shine On!!!

Angi

I’m not doing too badly. Since my last post, my hubs has decided to start hunting again. Today is his “opening day” as he is going out with a crossbow. The different allowances for when to hunt and everything else just boggles my brain. He left at 4 this morning. I think he has lost his mind. So his birthday is Tuesday. And I have a ton of things to do before then so I have to run out the door now. But I wanted to at least pause for a moment. My yoga practice is also going very well. I feel better over all and even though I have a blaster of a headache today, these have become fewer and further between also. 🙂 Have a lovely day everyone! It’s November 7th and I’m going shopping wearing a fleece jacket. Weather has been amazingly beautiful, but I fear we will pay for the warmth come January when the Lake is still wide open.

Shine On!!

Angi

Hi. It’s been awhile. Not really sure what to say. I am feeling a little guilty about skipping my yoga class tonight. I haven’t been feeling my normal self this week and my stomach is a bit off tonight. Lots of nothing happening everywhere lately. just enough to keep me off balance & slightly insane. I also haven’t been sleeping the best, waking 4-5 times each night between 12:30 & 7. yep. it’s really lousy. I hope you’ve been having a good summer & I wish you well!

Shine On!

Hi. It’s been awhile. Hope you haven’t been waiting all that time. So I am enjoying yoga immensely. I am also growing spiritually. Some of you may find it daunting or curious. No, this is not an invitation to discuss it. There are just some aspects that are being reinforced and refocused on and it’s good for me to do this. It is time. So, I’m re-exerting my control over how I allow life to impact me with changing my perspectives. If I don’t respond as expected, perhaps you need to re-evaluate the response you were trying to get and why. Then, let me know. I don’t have much to say today. Life’s been entertaining with all the subtlety of a 2×4 over the head. yep. I choose the word entertaining because I am amused by this subtlety. I find myself laughing at inappropriate moments. ah well. ’tis life.

Shine On!

Angi

And I feel like it means I should post something. I have no idea what to say about it. I’m here. 🙂 I’m not one for big parties or large gatherings or celebrations or much else in that manner. I always feel horribly awkward and it goes downhill from there. I feel like everyone is expecting me to say something momentous or do something life changing. It’s super hard to face all that expectation and not feel some sort of crazy pressure. So I run away. It’s too much and it’s overwhelming. I don’t have a gathering of my friends & family to celebrate my life. A part of me hopes that everyone will remember to send me birthday wishes. But experience has shown me that people are just too busy on this day of the year. So I have very low expectations and I’m always pleasantly surprised by the number of people who actually do. Even if it IS because there is a reminder in the upper right corner of their facebook. I still appreciate the number of people who take the time to write me a simple message. So for all of you who communicate with me today, thank you. 🙂 Thank you for that simple message that changes my entire day. Thank you for taking a moment of your time to acknowledge that I’ve made it thru another year. Thank you for letting me share your journey, even though it may be an itty-bitty part. I know this is a really foreign concept for most of you. My birthday wish is that somehow, in some way, I can make you smile. Whether thru multiple deep conversations or a meme posted on fb at just the right moment, I hope it lifts your day the way you’ve lifted mine. I feel blessed to know all of you. xoxo

So it’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything. Nothing overly exciting to discuss really. I’ve started taking Yoga classes. I guess that is VERY exciting for me. I love it! But what I really wanted to say is that today was always a big day growing up. Not only is it Father’s day, but it was my Dad’s birthday AND it’s the summer solstice. So when Father’s day falls on June 21st, the way it sometimes does, it is an emotional day for me. My dad passed away in 2010. So this is the 5th year he’s been gone. I really miss him sometimes. But like any grief, sometimes I forget about him altogether because life is busy and keeps going. So today, I’ll celebrate my husband and my father-in-law. Because life keeps going. Miss you Dad! Happy Birthday. xoxo

What a week. ugh! Coming back from vacation & having a 4 day work week SHOULD sound like a really great thing! It is not. This is experience talking. It is just bad. I haven’t caught up on things I was assigned on Tue am. Guess I blew the SLA on those. eh. At least I’ll be able to be caught up just in time for the weekend. I’m hoping to accomplish at least one store for the latest project that has landed in my lap. Guess we’ll see what happens tomorrow. Right? Well, this week has been pretty good, weather wise. Warm without being HOT and it’s been a bit humid, but it hasn’t been AWFUL. Hubby has been super busy at his work. Lots of stuff to do this time of year. I never did get around to trimming the rose bushes and the peonies are all beginning to bloom. I have some weeding that needs to get done. Hopefully I can accomplish that this weekend. Have a great week!!!

Shine On!

Angi

nope. I have the week off of work but Hubby just hit “busy season” at his job. He’s leaving the house at 6am, not getting home until well after 7pm. So, even though I am “on vacation”, I have been getting up just in time to say goodbye in the morning. And I’ve finally developed the dreaded “I’m too tired” headache. It sucks. I actually went back to sleep this morning for an hour & a half, but had to be up for an appointment at 10. I’m really glad I didn’t choose the 9am one. So now I have to figure out what I’m going to make for dinner. I’m thinking that I have a box of fettucine noodles, a package of small shrimp (frozen), a package of bay scallops (frozen) and a jar of alfredo sauce. Guess what we’re having for dinner? anybody? yep, pizza. HAHAHA. I’m kidding. I’m going to cook the seafood, add the alfredo sauce & serve it over the fettucine. If I’m really lucky, I’ll remember to make some garlic bread and the lettuce will still be okay for salads tonight. 🙂 I’m hoping it comes out yummy. Crossing fingers! Now to explore the pantry & figure out what to make for dessert. I have pie crusts, cake mixes, ingredients for cookies… Decisions, decisions. Today is baking day though. Perfect timing since it’s 55 degrees outside. Hitting up my “Yummies” board on Pinterest for ideas. Have a great day everyone!

Shine On!

Angi

So, I wear a photo ID on a lanyard. And the little tabby thing that the lanyard attached to has broken on one side. So the little tabby thing slides out of the clip and my ID falls off. So, I asked my boss about getting a new one. She was great about it. She got the request submitted and lo & behold, I get an email back. “You need to submit a new picture.” Shit. I meant to take care of my roots last weekend, but it got too crazy with Mother’s Day so I figured I’d do them this weekend, at the beginning of my vacation. 🙂 Not a bad idea, right? Except, I need to get that photo in ASAP so guess what I’m doing RIGHT NOW. yep. Root Touchup. ha! Actually, it’s not that bad. I tried a new product last time & it’s working pretty well. It’s one where you can save what’s left and use the rest next time. So, the bright side is that I didn’t have to spend $15 to fix my hair. So, I’m hoping I can submit a nice photo tomorrow. If it turns out well, I’ll share it… maybe. I really hate getting my photo taken. All fake smiles and pretend nicey-nice. grr. It might be a more believable ID if I were frowning in it since I tend to frown when I concentrate. HAHAHA!!! I’ve scared a person or two with that. oops! lol! oh well. Have a great night!

Shine On!

Angi

So it’s Monday night. I have totally fallen off of the nutrition wagon today. I was doing well. I’m so disappointed. Banana with my coffee for breakfast, a strawberry yogurt and an apple for lunch with a bottle of water. And then we hit dinner. The sausage on a roll with some potato salad wasn’t completely awful. But the potato chips with Bison dip and the peanut butter and brownie cookie were bad. The cookie was especially bad. My stomach is upset, it was that bad of a choice. What on God’s green earth was I thinking???? ohmygosh. clearly, I wasn’t. Time to do some of those exercises I’m supposed to be doing. I’ve been bad about that too. oh well. I have to try not to squish my tummy. I might see that cookie again later if I do. yuck. stay away from the sour cream & onion dip. really. ugh. have a better night. Off to get some Alka-Seltzer.

Shine On!

Angi