Another Wish

Friday, November 12, 2010

This is the blog I meant to write earlier this week.
I have two cats and everyone knows that you can own a dog, but not a cat. My cats are cats I would like to be if I could be a cat. They have no worries. They don't care what they weigh. They don't care if they have the same thing for dinner every night. They just want the basics: food, love, warmth, attention, care, water, a place to sleep. When you think about it, isn't that what we all want? A place where we can count on for food, love, warmth, attention, care, water, and a place to sleep. I would love to be my cat. I love to be me. That is a new feeling. Be what you want to be. You can be whatever you want!

  

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SARAHTAIT 11/13/2010 2:32PM

cats are great creatures. they eat when they want, sleep when they are tired, get attention when they want it, play when they feel like it and do only what they feel like. We humans would do well to take a few lessons from them! good blog! hugs, Sarah Report Inappropriate Comment

SARAHTAIT 11/13/2010 2:32PM

cats are great creatures. they eat when they want, sleep when they are tired, get attention when they want it, play when they feel like it and do only what they feel like. We humans would do well to take a few lessons from them! good blog! hugs, Sarah Report Inappropriate Comment

KATHYJO56 11/13/2010 1:54PM

Your cats are awesome! I'm glad that you are learning as much from them as I am sure that they learn from you. Report Inappropriate Comment

ANGELBELIEVER 11/12/2010 9:05PM

I woldn't mine being Thor if I didn't have to get those blood tests so often! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNFLOWERGAL40 11/12/2010 8:45PM

We definitely can learn a lot from your cats! Report Inappropriate Comment

This editorial cartoon says it all - Thank a Veteran

Thursday, November 11, 2010

This should be Posted in every school in the USA ...

  

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LAURAWILLBEFIT 11/12/2010 6:01PM

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MJHAINLINE_1 11/12/2010 1:42AM

Thank you for sharing! Report Inappropriate Comment

SISTERDEAR 11/12/2010 1:07AM

You're right - it does say it all. Thank you for posting it! Sue Report Inappropriate Comment

FXYGMA 11/12/2010 12:28AM

Rightly said! Melinda Report Inappropriate Comment

JUDY1676 11/11/2010 11:10PM

What a lesson! Report Inappropriate Comment

JOFOR15 11/11/2010 9:48PM

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

NUTTYSNOOPYFAN 11/11/2010 8:44PM

Amen sista! I love it!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

OLDERDANDRT 11/11/2010 8:23PM

Yeah!!!! I totally agree!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

I Wish

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

I wish I had a magic wand and could solve all the world's problems - hunger, homelessness, illness, energy needs, disabilities. I don't so I will just do what I can.
It is a scary world we are living in today. I saw on the news that they want to raise the age of retirement up to 69, get rid of the deduction of mortgage interest (the only deduction I have left), change Social Security, Medicare, and basically get rid of the middle class. I am afraid of what the next year will bring.
Wow, don't know where all that came from. I started going one way and ended up somewhere else. I started wanting to change the world and ended up being scared, all in three sentences. I feel that I am changing the world, one child at a time. Is that enough?
Will there be a free America for my granddaughter to grow up in?
I will be meeting with my financial adviser over Thanksgiving break and most likely hear how much investments have lost over the last year. I hope the politians have some real answers to the problems.
I don't know where this is coming from. I guess I need to get it out or it wouldn't be coming from my head to my blog. Is anyone out there listening? Not my friends here but my elected officials. The powers that can do something to save this country.
Sorry to be down today. All I can say is it must be important in my head. Thanks for listening.

  

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TAMMYTH64 11/16/2010 7:44PM

We teach our children cooperation, coordination, communication,and kindness. What happened to all of that as everyone got older. It's very sad. Report Inappropriate Comment

OLDERDANDRT 11/11/2010 5:26PM

Sweetie, you are not alone!!! I wonder alot what our country is coming to! What our future and our children and grandchildren's future may hold. It looks pretty bleak from where I stand, but pray God continues to hold us in His hand and protects us from what looks to my eyes as a really scary place. Just gotta hold on to our faith in Him. Report Inappropriate Comment

ILLINITEACHER52 11/11/2010 5:07PM

I have a meeting coming up soon to check on retirement. (I just can't see myself still teaching preschoolers with special needs when I am 69. They already call me grandma by mistake sometimes.) Hang in there. We can make a difference and be sure that the right people hear our concerns. Report Inappropriate Comment

LAURAWILLBEFIT 11/11/2010 8:43AM

When I start feeling scared like you are right now I put my faith and future into Gods hands and know that he is watching over me and taking care of all my needs. I feel safe in Gods hands. It's good that you wrote it out. Now that its off your chest you might feel better. Hugs my friend. Report Inappropriate Comment

MRS.PRINCIPAL 11/11/2010 7:16AM

The market has actually been up this year, so hopefully your investments have followed! Report Inappropriate Comment

KAKIPOPUP 11/11/2010 4:38AM

- no words - some of our elected officials are completely out of touch. Report Inappropriate Comment

Counting My Blessings

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

I have read many blogs today about negativity, either others or their own. I want to be positive so I want to see how many positive things in my life there are as of today.
1. I have a job I love
2. I have a good paraprofessional to work with
3. I have supportive parents of my students
4. I have supportive administration
5. I like my co-workers
6. I have good benefits at work
7. I have a roof over my head
8. I have a husband who loves me
9. I have three children who are working hard
10. I have two amazing sons in law
11. I have a beautiful granddaughter
12. My husband has a good job
13. My blood sugar is under control
14. I am stronger now than I was this time last year
15. I am a non smoker (after 18 months I feel I can say that)
16. I have friends
17. I have lost weight
18. I have a great sister
19. I love my hair
20. Two of our cars are paid off!
21. I am eating more veggies
22. I have one great sister
23. My blood work is healthy
24. I have friends on here that I may never meet and that's okay with me
25. I know what to do to continue my journey
26. I found a place where I am understood
27. I live in a place I like to be
I could most likely list more. Understand I am not bragging, just reminding myself that I have more to be positive about than to complain about. Hope you do too.

  

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TAMMYTH64 11/16/2010 7:42PM

I too am thankful for everything in my life, especially the things that I take for granted which is pretty much everything! Report Inappropriate Comment

KDYLOSE 11/10/2010 6:50PM

I just think it's great that you love your hair! As I get older and my hair gets finer and harder to style, it's become something I do battle with. I'm hoping to get slender enough to look okay in a pixie cut and just forget the whole thing. Report Inappropriate Comment

LAURAWILLBEFIT 11/10/2010 6:43PM

I also feel very Blessed! Report Inappropriate Comment

OLDERDANDRT 11/10/2010 10:53AM

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LINDAGRAVEL 11/9/2010 11:39PM

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ANGELBELIEVER 11/9/2010 11:35PM

What a wonderful inspiring list. It's good to have and attitude of gratitude. Report Inappropriate Comment

MRS.PRINCIPAL 11/9/2010 10:48PM

What a great list of Thanksgiving! Thank you for reminding us to WRITE DOWN what we are thankful for! Also, we should all make sure if people are on our thankful lists, that we also tell them! Thanks for always being so positive! Report Inappropriate Comment

CANDOK1260 11/9/2010 10:22PM

11/9 -- Today is Touch a Heart Tuesday on the SSV Team! You have impact my life. Thank you all for your support! Have a terrific 'You've Touched My Heart' Tuesday! Report Inappropriate Comment

LAURELSPARK 11/9/2010 10:00PM

Good for you...............I'm feeling those positive vibes! Report Inappropriate Comment

PHYL220 11/9/2010 9:57PM

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NUTTYSNOOPYFAN 11/9/2010 8:43PM

YAY! What a great perspective! We should all stop from time to time to take stock in what we have and count our blessings! What abundance! Thanks for the blessing you are to all of us! Report Inappropriate Comment

NUTTYSNOOPYFAN 11/9/2010 8:43PM

YAY! What a great perspective! We should all stop from time to time to take stock in what we have and count our blessings! What abundance! Thanks for the blessing you are to all of us! Report Inappropriate Comment

RUFFIT 11/9/2010 8:41PM

Amen!!! Nothing beats being positive.... Kick negativity to the curb... Moni Report Inappropriate Comment

NUTTYSNOOPYFAN 11/9/2010 8:39PM

YAY! What a great perspective! We should all stop from time to time to take stock in what we have and count our blessings! What abundance! Thanks for the blessing you are to all of us! Report Inappropriate Comment

DKELLEY35 11/9/2010 8:35PM

This was great. I think we all should stop and take the time to look at the positives in our lives instead of the negatives. Report Inappropriate Comment

No Excuses November.....My Confession

Monday, November 08, 2010

Somehow, over the weekend I had four pounds sneak up on me and stick around my middle! Terrible pounds! Horrible pounds! How did they get there? I ate too much, that's how!
My mantra this month is No Excuses, so no excuses. I ate too much when we went out and probably didn't estimate portions the correct amounts. I didn't exercise Sunday when I knew I should have. I drank diet coke all day yesterday, sodium city!
So today I paid for it. Blood sugars were higher than they have been. I have been having cravings and wanting to binge eat.
It turns around right now. Breakfast was Multigrain Cheerios with half a cup of skim milk. Lunch was tuna casserole (not the best choice). Dinner was three ounces of lean beef, 2 slices of reduced white bread (whole grain), green beans so I am ready for Body Pump. I will do my heavier weights tonight. My snack will be a piece of fruit.
I can't wait to turn it around tomorrow. I won't wait to get back on track tomorrow. I get back on right now at 5:50 PM Monday night. I will track everything I eat, I will move more during the day tomorrow.
End of Confession

  

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TAMMYTH64 11/16/2010 7:40PM

You can do this! Just get back to basics. Report Inappropriate Comment

ILLINITEACHER52 11/11/2010 5:09PM

Way to go - don't wait to get back on track. Report Inappropriate Comment

NUTTYSNOOPYFAN 11/9/2010 11:24AM

I also believe that a lot of that 4 lbs. is water. We'll see what weigh-in Wednesday brings tomorrow, since that's the one that really counts. And good for you for not waiting for a fresh new start the next day. There's a lot of damage that can be done on a day when you decide "Oh well, I already blew it, so I might as well eat what I want and start fresh tomorrow." Glad you didn't fall into that pattern of flawed thinking. Good for you! Report Inappropriate Comment

KDYLOSE 11/9/2010 6:04AM

I think you'd have to overeat an awful lot to actually gain four pounds in a weekend. It's got to be mostly water. Report Inappropriate Comment

GOOZLEBEAR 11/8/2010 10:03PM

That is great that you immediately recognize where the problem lies and you are doing something about it!!!! Wonderful and encouraging blog to me as I have found myself overeating in the last few days worse that when we first got up here at the cabin. You are an inspiration to me! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOM23CUTIES357 11/8/2010 9:57PM

I am proud of you. Confessions do not get any better ^_^ Report Inappropriate Comment

LAURELSPARK 11/8/2010 7:35PM

...........attitude is everything! Report Inappropriate Comment

MRS.PRINCIPAL 11/8/2010 7:29PM

Way to move on! And that confession had No Excuses in it! You acknowledged what happened, how you had a part in it, and better yet, how you can fix it! Report Inappropriate Comment

LRKNOBS 11/8/2010 7:18PM

Great attitude! You are turning it around and making it work for you NOW! You will work extra hard at Body Pump and feel even better for doing so....getting rid of that sodium! You rock!!! xo Leslie Report Inappropriate Comment

GRAMMAELLEN 11/8/2010 7:08PM

Excellent! You know what to do and are ready for it! If you catch it quick, you will really be ahead of the game. I have been struggling with a weight gain that started on a bad weekend in August, and am just now getting a handle on what I need to commit to. Good for you! The sooner you're back on track, the easier it is. You go girl!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ANGELBELIEVER 11/8/2010 7:01PM

Congrats on turning it around right now and not really waiting until tomorrow. Tomorrow never comes anyway. Tomorrow is the today we worried about yesterday! Report Inappropriate Comment

LAURAWILLBEFIT 11/8/2010 6:41PM

Yay you for getting right on top of it!!! It could just be water weight from all the soda and sodium. I'm sure you will even out again after a workout or two! I'm proud of you for getting right back on track my friend. Report Inappropriate Comment

MELP06 11/8/2010 6:13PM

Thanks for your confession, it was exactly what I needed to do today too! Honesty is the key! Report Inappropriate Comment

KAKIPOPUP 11/8/2010 6:12PM

You are doing the right things (but you know this) - you will get rid of this excess water soon (because that is probably what it is, but discouraging anyway). Report Inappropriate Comment

GOHUSKERS2 11/8/2010 5:57PM

It's almost scary how quickly everything can get away from us. That was yesterday and this is today and you are doing all the right things....you can do it!!! Report Inappropriate Comment