The Mint, Enumclaw, WA
(from January 11th Post)
We hear others and ourselves say those words so often, "I've been so busy". Don't you hate that we get so busy that time or life seems to slip away before you get a handle on it? Half of January is almost gone and we just were celebrating Christmas. New Years resolutions are fading around me as I try to keep mine without any company. Life is such balancing act, that's for sure. I don't remember it being like that in the past but it seems to gain speed. It is no wonder that people are wishing to simplify their lives.
This week I have been posting from my blackberry because I haven't had the time to go on the computer. That's why there hasn't been any photos etc. Posts are so much more interesting with links and photos or mood girls (which I haven't learned about yet). I hope I will soon learn how to add those things. I need a class I guess. I have learned a lot in a little amount of time which also has been so busy with Christmas and all it brings to do.
Yesterday I stayed at the college all day just going to meetings or catching up on my projects. The day went by so fast and wish I had more time to get it all done. I need to work on projects here at home.
With all our modern ways and technology, we battle with time. I guess I shouldn't be too surprised. I remember in college reading The Magnificent Andersons by Booth Tarkington which was written in 1918. Mr. Tarkington observed that with the new inventions that were to make life easier, there were other changes they brought to life that caused life to speed up. He noted that devises that were to give us more leisure time actually changed our lifestyles and therefore they really didn't give us time to spare. Behaviors in the society changed that didn't allow many kindnesses that they had time for before the changes. That was almost 100 yrs ago and it is true with each new invention our lives change but it doesn't mean it gives us more time to do what we want to do. Computers didn't exist and now we can't live without emails etc. Not we spend time at our computers and that means even deleting SPAM as Denise mentioned. I wonder what Tarkington would have thought of how things have progressed?
Did I mention that Dave brought me flowers? It was a "just because I love you" flowers. I thought I would give him due credit here in my post. ;-)
Right now I am taking a break from cleaning out the boys clothes closet and my closet. I am thinning out their stuff by getting out of there the clothes they don't fit in any longer. Riley,s old clothes are stored for Brady. Brady's old clothes I give to the daycare. Other clothes that fit but have been replaced by Christmas new clothes go to daycare for when they get wet from rain outside etc. Doing all that is challenging. I can see why Kari with ADHD had a bit of a problem. Again these are things that need to be simplified so there is peace.
I went to WW and only maintained this week. I understand where I went wrong. It was not having the right foods out with me on the road. I will have to picnic more on the road by packing my lunch.
Have a great Saturday and family day.
This week I have been posting from my blackberry because I haven't had the time to go on the computer. That's why there hasn't been any photos etc. Posts are so much more interesting with links and photos or mood girls (which I haven't learned about yet). I hope I will soon learn how to add those things. I need a class I guess. I have learned a lot in a little amount of time which also has been so busy with Christmas and all it brings to do.
Yesterday I stayed at the college all day just going to meetings or catching up on my projects. The day went by so fast and wish I had more time to get it all done. I need to work on projects here at home.
With all our modern ways and technology, we battle with time. I guess I shouldn't be too surprised. I remember in college reading The Magnificent Andersons by Booth Tarkington which was written in 1918. Mr. Tarkington observed that with the new inventions that were to make life easier, there were other changes they brought to life that caused life to speed up. He noted that devises that were to give us more leisure time actually changed our lifestyles and therefore they really didn't give us time to spare. Behaviors in the society changed that didn't allow many kindnesses that they had time for before the changes. That was almost 100 yrs ago and it is true with each new invention our lives change but it doesn't mean it gives us more time to do what we want to do. Computers didn't exist and now we can't live without emails etc. Not we spend time at our computers and that means even deleting SPAM as Denise mentioned. I wonder what Tarkington would have thought of how things have progressed?
Did I mention that Dave brought me flowers? It was a "just because I love you" flowers. I thought I would give him due credit here in my post. ;-)
Right now I am taking a break from cleaning out the boys clothes closet and my closet. I am thinning out their stuff by getting out of there the clothes they don't fit in any longer. Riley,s old clothes are stored for Brady. Brady's old clothes I give to the daycare. Other clothes that fit but have been replaced by Christmas new clothes go to daycare for when they get wet from rain outside etc. Doing all that is challenging. I can see why Kari with ADHD had a bit of a problem. Again these are things that need to be simplified so there is peace.
I went to WW and only maintained this week. I understand where I went wrong. It was not having the right foods out with me on the road. I will have to picnic more on the road by packing my lunch.
Have a great Saturday and family day.
3 comments:
Hi Danna, that is so nice that you got 'just because' flowers :)
I didn't set any resolutions this year but I do aim to try and be healthier, eat better and exercise more. So far I'm staying on track.
What other resolutions did you make? If there is some way I could help motivate you or encourage you just let me know. It always helps me if I think someone is holding me accountable. Actually everyone reading my blog helps, cos if I say I'm going to do something on there, then comments alone help encourage me and keep me motivated:-)
Hope you're enjoying your weekend.
Hugs Denise
Hi Danna, love your 'just cause' flowers. They are some of the best kinds to get. So unexpected.
I have heard the same thing said about technology. It's meant to help us utilize our time and keep us on track, and all I think it does for me is makes more work for me. LOL. I know for me, it's all about getting back to the basics and spend my 'down' time doing what I enjoy, like spending time at home, playing in my house, spending time with my family and Michael and oh yeah, antiquing. It's my 'down' time that keeps me motivated to get up and do everything day after day.
I didn't really make any resolutions this year, except spending more time in THE WORD, and simplify. Although getting healthier would be a good one too. Maybe I will start that later. Let's get the others going first.
Your lunch at the Mint sounded fun. I love little places like that.
Have a great Sunday. Hugs!
Hi Danna! The flowers are lovely and all the more so since they were "just because..." :) I did put the TV on freecycle.org and Craig's List this morning. It was gone by noon. Got lots of calls from Craig's List. Normally, I give to Cancer Federation or Battered Women but they can't take such a big TV.
Hope you have a great Sunday! (((Hugz)))
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