What about....???

What about..... this file I keep on my computer? It is a file I have labeled "daily inspirations", it has quotes and sayings that I started keeping way back in 2000. I was never sure why I kept these but I have decided that I'm gonna share. I'll post them on days when my creative writing dial doesn't turn up all the way to high.

Some of these will be funny, some insightful, others will be motivating while some will bring tears to your eyes. I will take them from the file as they are - in no special order.

So with that...........

Next on the list -

Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.

What about..... a new year

First, let's talk about this old year - 2011

Was it everthing I expected as I started looking into 2011 ?

Let's see.......

January -  I turned 49.  That's it, just 49 - started planning the 50th YEAR.
                 I also vowed to never diet again.  I may change my eating habits, but I
                 will not use that four-lettered "D" word again!
                 Hauled out the lawn chairs and put them out on the ice so I could see
                 the sunsets, also figured out that if I made a martini and set it in the
                 snow beside the lawn chair - it stays cold.
                 Hummmm.....January, not turning out to bad........

February - Wedding planning - When, where, how and in case you're quessing -
                  we know the who!
                   Our baby turned 25 - how the h.....  did that happen!

March - I was the first person in the pond - let's just say, it was wet!
              Funny part was, it wasn't even that cold.
              Hey! Wasn't I suppose to get a trophy or something?
               Our Jason would be 27 this month - thinking of him is easy,
              we do it every day - missing him is the heartache that never goes away
                (sorry folks, but it is his birthday month!)

April - dock in, boat in.  Which means - sunsets on the dock or an evening booze cruise......

             Oh crap! and more wedding planning.  And, I started running, okay,
             jogging, all right,  exercising....  anyway,  I got off the couch!
              And...... we visited 34 Quilt shops in 30 days!! 

May - yardwork, house cleaning, swimming, sunsets on the dock,
           more running, more wedding planning.
           Won my first NASCAR bet!

June - Pretty much wedding planning........
            Oh wait!  You may address me as the Queen, or Madame President......ROAR!


July - That's right. Wedding

and an Anniversary......

A trip nawth......

August -  We rested - to hot to do anything else - have I mentioned I hate August.

September -  Jeff's 50th birthday!  A couple rings from the cannons and
                     we're "ringing" in his 50th year - or is it his 51st year?



October -  Bird hunting,

           Another Shop Hop - 9 fabric stores in 2 days.........

And a moose hunt.......

November -  Deer hunting season and Thanksgiving


December -  Christmas shopping and Christmas - that pretty much takes up the whole month!


So, what is it about looking back on the last year that makes your tummy tingle with excitement for the new year.

What I know 2012 will bring to me -
    
                    
                      My 50th birthday - and remember,   50 is fabulous!
                      A year of excitement - after all I am starting it with a polar
                      dip and have promised myself that 50 is the year if firsts
                      More time with family and friends
                     
What else will 2012 bring me that will make my heart jump with joy?  

I can't wait to see........                    

Put on your seatbelts people, it's gonna be a bumpy rideeeeeeeeeeeee...............
    

What about....olives and pimentos

Just so we're clear, this question popped into my head before I drank the martini.  Another 20 questions popped up after the martini but I'll save them for another time - don't ya love a good martini?

Why do they put pimentos in olives and what is a pimento?



So, what is it about getting home from work, Jeff mixing martini's and sitting down in front of the fireplace that gives you that warm and fuzzy feeling.  Oh, wait, I know, and it's not the fire in the fireplace..............

What about....???

What about..... this file I keep on my computer?  It is a file I have labeled "daily inspirations", it has quotes and sayings that I started keeping way back in 2000.  I was never sure why I kept these but I have decided that I'm gonna share.  I'll post them on days when my creative writing dial doesn't turn up all the way to high.

Some of these will be funny, some insightful, others will be motivating while some will bring tears to your eyes.  I will take them from the file as they are - in no special order.

So with that...........

Next on the list -

It is easy to love the people far away. It is not always easy to love those close to us...Bring love into your home for this is where our love for each other must start.

Mother Teresa

What about......clapping

Jeff and I had the opportunity to attend a convention a few weeks ago.  Fortunately, it is close enough to home so that we could sleep in our own bed and drive to class each day.  On the last day breakfast was served to the attendees and as you can probably guess, we were late.  I'm not usually late when the dinner bell rings - I'm usually first in line!!  But we stopped by the office to "do a couple things" which led to an hour of emails - therefore, making us late.  You know what we say - Make hay while the sun shines!

As we stood at the buffet line eating our breakfast (mind you, we were not alone) awards and raffles were being handed out.  As I watched, a thought came to mind - so I turned to Jeff and asked "where do you supposed the idea of clapping orginated?"  He chuckled and kept eating, "No, I'm serious, Jeff"

I was standing and watching 300 people, sitting around 30 tables, clapping.  It was the funniest thing becasue I hadn't heard the announcement (afterall, I was late for breakfast and slightly hungry, in other words - I was stuffing my face!) and all I saw when I turned around was a room full of people putting there hands together and making noise.

I googled it.  Maybe my next blog I should ask where "google" started.  Anyway,  I decided after seeing 200 pages explaing clapping and applause....... I don't think I really care that much.  But I do know that clapping either makes you smile or causes you to wonder why you're clapping in the first place

So, what is it about clapping that either puts a smile on your face, or gives that deer in the headlights look - I  should have been paying attention, I don't know what I'm clapping for.   Next time you're in the audience and the clapping begins, watch a few of the faces.  It's really very interesting. 

Gotta go, would someone shut the lights off when you leave.   CLAP, CLAP!!!

What about...???

What about..... this file I keep on my computer?  It is a file I have labeled "daily inspirations", it has quotes and sayings that I started keeping way back in 2000.  I was never sure why I kept these but I have decided that I'm gonna share.  I'll post them on days when my creative writing dial doesn't turn up all the way to high.

Some of these will be funny, some insightful, others will be motivating while some will bring tears to your eyes.  I will take them from the file as they are - in no special order.

So with that...........

Next on the list -


If you have made mistakes, even serious mistakes, you may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call "failure" is not the falling down, but the staying down.

What about.....a challenge

I'm still thinking about the fair....... visions of french fries dancing.... never mind.


My challenge is to all of you crafty people -  Let's put something in the exhibition hall next year!!!   I know we can do it!  I strolled through the other day and said to myself "Self, why don't you do something for this fair next year.  Afterall you have become quite the fantastic beginner crafter (if I must say so myself - making blackberry jam, kitchen curtains, a quilt and purse qualifies me as crafter, supervision (thank god!) qualifies me as beginner) 

So, folks, I think it's time to - for the very first time (remember I'll be turning 50 soon and 50 is my year of firsts) enter my wares into the country fair - makes me feel like Laura Ingalls, how cool is that. 


I'm gonna plan on it.  Oh, and I'm not looking for the blue ribbon, just the participation certificate to hang on the Wall of Firsts for Fifty!   Are you gonna join me?

So, what is it about a challenge that makes you forget your fears - okay, not forget, but put them at bay  - Do you have what it takes to step up to my challenge?!

What about.... today

There are some dates in time that will always be remembered.

Today is one - 32 years ago today, Fernando (now you'll have to go back and read - never mind, I never really told you why I call Jeff, Fernando- but I will someday) bought me a gold ring with a shiny stone and put it on my left ring finger.  It's better than the bright red lobster ring he bought me in 5th grade on the class trip to Pemaquid or the silver ring with a stone  - picked off the driveway and glued to the top - I don't remember when I received that beautiful gem.  The lobster ring made a much bigger impression.  After a very short courtship or a very long friendship - whichever way you choose to see it - wait,  change that ....  After a very short courtship AND a very long friendship we were engaged. 

So, today we are still friends, oh, and married.  Gotta go....  My BFF (Jeff) just called.