Totally stole this from someone else's blog. Don't know the person, but thanks for the biggest laugh I've had all day. Edit: Biggest laugh all winter, actually.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
My Feelings About Winter
Totally stole this from someone else's blog. Don't know the person, but thanks for the biggest laugh I've had all day. Edit: Biggest laugh all winter, actually.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
HOPE!
How exciting was the Inaugural?! For the first time, I watched it. I actually watched our top elected official promise to uphold the Constitution. Streaming online, even! I had Twitter up, commenting on the events and posted a status on my Facebook account, too. It was thrilling to be a part of the festivities, even on a small level.
I had hoped my kids would watch it in school. They said they only watched bits of it. I'm glad I had set our DVR to pick it up. We watched it together last night. History in the making.
As hopeful as I am that this President will be different, I am skeptical. I remember how much I believed in another President who wound up embarrassing the Office and the country with his sexual antics. I felt betrayed by that man and the circus he created. I hope I never feel the same way about President Obama. He does seem to have more integrity than that other guy, but I still can't help but think he's also just a politician. I hope I'm wrong. I hope he can fulfill the statements he made in his speech. I hope.
I had hoped my kids would watch it in school. They said they only watched bits of it. I'm glad I had set our DVR to pick it up. We watched it together last night. History in the making.
As hopeful as I am that this President will be different, I am skeptical. I remember how much I believed in another President who wound up embarrassing the Office and the country with his sexual antics. I felt betrayed by that man and the circus he created. I hope I never feel the same way about President Obama. He does seem to have more integrity than that other guy, but I still can't help but think he's also just a politician. I hope I'm wrong. I hope he can fulfill the statements he made in his speech. I hope.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Ups and Downs
Up: Despite the fact that I only exercised one day last week, I managed to lose 2 pounds!! I must stop being lazy now and get back into the exercise routine. That is really the only way I am going to lose any more weight and get my heart healthier.
Down: My kids have been sick (nasty tummy virus) that kept us up all night. But they are both better now, so I hope our germiness is over for the season.
Up: Hubby has the home theater room done to where we only need carpetting. It is super fun to watch movies for free in the comfort of my own home. A movie is going to have to look REALLY good to drag me back into the theater.
Down: Still no permanent job for hubby, but he is at least working 40 hour weeks again with the temp agency. The 2-day work weeks over the holidays hit us pretty hard.
Up: I got the dog license this year! Somehow we forgot/lost it last year and just never got it. That was probably fine until our dog ran away and got picked up by the dog catcher. We got him back from the shelter, and then I got a registered letter saying I owed a $150 fine. Failure to pay the fine would result in a warrant for my arrest!!! ACK!!! So, I made sure to get the stupid dog license this year. Now if Max runs off again, at least he is legal.
Down: Icy roads--yuck. I detest winter roads. If God could just let the snow fall on only the grass, I would be happy. And of, course, that's all God has to worry about is whether I'm happy or not. (That was supposed to be snarky/sarcastic, just in case it doesn't read that way.)
Up: I do feel like I have started to turn the corner on my depression. It's not "the year my dad died" anymore, and for some reason, that has made a difference. I hope I can continue the mood upswing!
Down: My kids have been sick (nasty tummy virus) that kept us up all night. But they are both better now, so I hope our germiness is over for the season.
Up: Hubby has the home theater room done to where we only need carpetting. It is super fun to watch movies for free in the comfort of my own home. A movie is going to have to look REALLY good to drag me back into the theater.
Down: Still no permanent job for hubby, but he is at least working 40 hour weeks again with the temp agency. The 2-day work weeks over the holidays hit us pretty hard.
Up: I got the dog license this year! Somehow we forgot/lost it last year and just never got it. That was probably fine until our dog ran away and got picked up by the dog catcher. We got him back from the shelter, and then I got a registered letter saying I owed a $150 fine. Failure to pay the fine would result in a warrant for my arrest!!! ACK!!! So, I made sure to get the stupid dog license this year. Now if Max runs off again, at least he is legal.
Down: Icy roads--yuck. I detest winter roads. If God could just let the snow fall on only the grass, I would be happy. And of, course, that's all God has to worry about is whether I'm happy or not. (That was supposed to be snarky/sarcastic, just in case it doesn't read that way.)
Up: I do feel like I have started to turn the corner on my depression. It's not "the year my dad died" anymore, and for some reason, that has made a difference. I hope I can continue the mood upswing!
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