Tomorrow we become parents.
Only for 23 hours, but... I am worried. We signed up to be back-up foster parents a few months ago, and this will be our first attempt.
I pray we do well.
I know this is something we will get better at as we continue to do it... but anytime you try something new... there is always that worry!
Pray that it will go well!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Thankful Thursday
It's getting late, and I need some sleep... but today is our eight month wedding anniversary... and I am thankful for a good marriage, a nice house, a good job and a nice car. I am thankful the weather is getting nicer, and that so many birds have decided to make our tree their home. I am thankful for being able to turn off the heat and leave the doors and windows open. I am thankful that I got four loads of dishes done (yes we can finally cook and eat from normal items again!) and three loads of laundry. I know tomorrow morning I will be thankful to have a choice of clothes to wear to work, and then comfortable clothes for the evening.
Today life is good.
Today life is good.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Not Me Monday
Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her/'>http://www.mycharmingkids.net">her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.
Here is what I've not been up to!
This weekend I did not feed my baby two cupcakes and a yogurt covered biscuit for her birthday. This did not cause her to throw up in grandma's car and 'act out' on great grandma's rug! Such actions would get her banned from returning until she learns some manners, and so I would never do that!
I did not spend all week staring at the pile of dirty dishes in the sink, shrug my shoulders, and keep on walking. Such an action would cause me to have to serve dinner in tupperware containers last night, and that would be unacceptable, so I never did that!
I did not have a nap after work everyday this week, because I felt exhausted after work... and then I did not veg every evening (other then Monday) and waste away my evening hours. My house would be a pile of dust and mess and I would have to secretly wear socks more then once to work... that would be gross so I would never do that!
Here is what I've not been up to!
This weekend I did not feed my baby two cupcakes and a yogurt covered biscuit for her birthday. This did not cause her to throw up in grandma's car and 'act out' on great grandma's rug! Such actions would get her banned from returning until she learns some manners, and so I would never do that!
I did not spend all week staring at the pile of dirty dishes in the sink, shrug my shoulders, and keep on walking. Such an action would cause me to have to serve dinner in tupperware containers last night, and that would be unacceptable, so I never did that!
I did not have a nap after work everyday this week, because I felt exhausted after work... and then I did not veg every evening (other then Monday) and waste away my evening hours. My house would be a pile of dust and mess and I would have to secretly wear socks more then once to work... that would be gross so I would never do that!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Laundry Piles
Is there anything worse then needing work clothes for Monday morning and said clothing taking FOREVER in the dryer? WHY does it always take so long on a Sunday night?
Cleaning out the (prayer) closet
We were in church about two weeks ago, and the paster mentioned that we should speak to God more often. Bring him our thoughts... even though he already knows what's worrying/cheering us. So here it goes:
Thinks I am thankful about:
- all family is healthy and safe
- we accomplished everything we set out to do this weekend
- my outfit made me feel fab and was worth the cost (he wants to hear about our small worries as well!)
- Costco took back my coat with no questions - it's not my fault it was braking, but you never know how the company will react
Things I need help with:
- I am planning a food bank challenge for 1000 people... I need them to get involved, I need donations, I need to get everything organized, I need to not be stessed and to enjoy the process
- I need help managing my stress level at work... there is so much work to do, and we only have a co-op student for one more month... then drawings are all on me
- I need help to stop worrying about what other people think of me... I am who I am!
- I need confidence as I take over as president-elect for ARIDO GVC chapter... I am so honoured to have been asked... but I don't want to suck!
Thinks I am thankful about:
- all family is healthy and safe
- we accomplished everything we set out to do this weekend
- my outfit made me feel fab and was worth the cost (he wants to hear about our small worries as well!)
- Costco took back my coat with no questions - it's not my fault it was braking, but you never know how the company will react
Things I need help with:
- I am planning a food bank challenge for 1000 people... I need them to get involved, I need donations, I need to get everything organized, I need to not be stessed and to enjoy the process
- I need help managing my stress level at work... there is so much work to do, and we only have a co-op student for one more month... then drawings are all on me
- I need help to stop worrying about what other people think of me... I am who I am!
- I need confidence as I take over as president-elect for ARIDO GVC chapter... I am so honoured to have been asked... but I don't want to suck!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
It seems I'm in the right job!
The most difficult to pigeonhole is the Composer (ISFP). They are driven by their values and usually have a strong aesthetic sense. If they have a driving force to do good, you may find them in medical or veterinary occupations or in social services or education. If they need to express their artistic talents, they may be a painter, a potter, a jeweler, a fashion designer, a carpenter, or a chef. Some are called to more technical occupations such as surveyor, botanist, or chemist. Still others are in the service industry as wait-people, beauticians, or retail clerks. Some do a variety of clerical services and may be bookkeepers or legal secretaries. Says Lorenzo, "Being a chef is more than making a good meal. The taste, aroma and presentation of the food must be perfect - like creating a great symphony."
Having a life of action and freedom is what makes an Artisan tick and gives them a sense of being alive.
The most difficult to pigeonhole is the Composer (ISFP). They are driven by their values and usually have a strong aesthetic sense. If they have a driving force to do good, you may find them in medical or veterinary occupations or in social services or education. If they need to express their artistic talents, they may be a painter, a potter, a jeweler, a fashion designer, a carpenter, or a chef. Some are called to more technical occupations such as surveyor, botanist, or chemist. Still others are in the service industry as wait-people, beauticians, or retail clerks. Some do a variety of clerical services and may be bookkeepers or legal secretaries. Says Lorenzo, "Being a chef is more than making a good meal. The taste, aroma and presentation of the food must be perfect - like creating a great symphony."
Having a life of action and freedom is what makes an Artisan tick and gives them a sense of being alive.
Thinking Thursdays
I just did a personality test and these are my results.
Artisan™ Portrait of the Composer (ISFP)
More than the other Artisans, Composers are in tune with their senses, and so have a sure grasp of what belongs, and what doesn't belong, in all kinds of works of art. While the other Artisans are skilled with people, tools, and entertainment, Composers have an exceptional ability-seemingly inborn-to work with subtle differences in color, tone, texture, aroma, and flavor.
Although Composers often put long, lonely hours into their artistry, they are just as impulsive as the other Artisans. They do not wait to consider their moves; rather, they act in the here and now, with little or no planning or preparation. Composers are seized by the act of artistic composition, as if caught up in a whirlwind. The act is their master, not the reverse. Composers paint or sculpt, they dance or skate, they write melodies or make recipes-or whatever-simply because they must. They climb the mountain because it is there.
This ability to lose themselves in action accounts for the spectacular individual accomplishments of some Composers, and yet on their social side they show a kindness unmatched by all the other types. Composers are especially sensitive to the pain and suffering of others, and they sympathize freely with the sufferer. Some have a remarkable way with young children, almost as if there were a natural bond of sympathy and trust between them. A similar bond may be seen between some Composers and animals, even wild animals. Many Composers have an instinctive longing for the wilds, and nature seems to welcome them.
Composers are just as plentiful as the other Artisans, say nine or ten per cent of the population, but in general they are very difficult to observe and thus greatly misunderstood. Very likely the difficulty comes from their tendency not to express themselves verbally, but through their works of art. Composers are usually not interested in developing ability in public speaking, or even in the art of conversation; they prefer to feel the pulse of life by touch, in the muscles, in the eyes, in the ears, on the tongue. Make no mistake, Composers are just as interested as other types in sharing their view of the world, and if they find a medium of non-verbal communication-some art form-then they will express their character quite eloquently. If not, they simply remain unknown, their quietness leaving their character all but invisible.
Bob Dylan, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Cher, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Mel Brooks, Steven Spielberg, and Neil Simon are examples of a Composer Artisans.
More than the other Artisans, Composers are in tune with their senses, and so have a sure grasp of what belongs, and what doesn't belong, in all kinds of works of art. While the other Artisans are skilled with people, tools, and entertainment, Composers have an exceptional ability-seemingly inborn-to work with subtle differences in color, tone, texture, aroma, and flavor.
Although Composers often put long, lonely hours into their artistry, they are just as impulsive as the other Artisans. They do not wait to consider their moves; rather, they act in the here and now, with little or no planning or preparation. Composers are seized by the act of artistic composition, as if caught up in a whirlwind. The act is their master, not the reverse. Composers paint or sculpt, they dance or skate, they write melodies or make recipes-or whatever-simply because they must. They climb the mountain because it is there.
This ability to lose themselves in action accounts for the spectacular individual accomplishments of some Composers, and yet on their social side they show a kindness unmatched by all the other types. Composers are especially sensitive to the pain and suffering of others, and they sympathize freely with the sufferer. Some have a remarkable way with young children, almost as if there were a natural bond of sympathy and trust between them. A similar bond may be seen between some Composers and animals, even wild animals. Many Composers have an instinctive longing for the wilds, and nature seems to welcome them.
Composers are just as plentiful as the other Artisans, say nine or ten per cent of the population, but in general they are very difficult to observe and thus greatly misunderstood. Very likely the difficulty comes from their tendency not to express themselves verbally, but through their works of art. Composers are usually not interested in developing ability in public speaking, or even in the art of conversation; they prefer to feel the pulse of life by touch, in the muscles, in the eyes, in the ears, on the tongue. Make no mistake, Composers are just as interested as other types in sharing their view of the world, and if they find a medium of non-verbal communication-some art form-then they will express their character quite eloquently. If not, they simply remain unknown, their quietness leaving their character all but invisible.
Bob Dylan, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Cher, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Mel Brooks, Steven Spielberg, and Neil Simon are examples of a Composer Artisans.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Thinking Thursday
It's the middle of the night out here in the dark and I. can't. sleep.
As I lay in bed tonight, I had an important thought and I needed to write it down.
With Ms Moo's head cuddling one shoulder, and Alex's hand on my hip, I was trying to slow my thoughts, so I could sleep. As I listened to the two of them snore away I realized that I felt incredible peace. This is exactly where I want to be in life right now.
I went to college and felt wander lust... and so I wandered. Then I felt a yearning to go home... and so I went home... but still I did not settle down. And every time someone would ask - are you ready? Don't you want that? I would say yes... but not right now... and then... two years ago it became Yes... and soon. And then I was blessed to meet up with an old friend and now -
My job is good, and I've learned all I set out to learn about my field of work (design).
My house is a mess and needs to be worked on, but it's warm and inviting, and feels like home.
My puppy is happy, healthy, and for the most part, trained.
My husband is happy, healthy, and for the most part, trained.
And while I might feel the yearning for the next generation, when someone asks - are you ready? Don't you want that? I say yes... but not quite yet...
As I lay in bed tonight, I had an important thought and I needed to write it down.
With Ms Moo's head cuddling one shoulder, and Alex's hand on my hip, I was trying to slow my thoughts, so I could sleep. As I listened to the two of them snore away I realized that I felt incredible peace. This is exactly where I want to be in life right now.
I went to college and felt wander lust... and so I wandered. Then I felt a yearning to go home... and so I went home... but still I did not settle down. And every time someone would ask - are you ready? Don't you want that? I would say yes... but not right now... and then... two years ago it became Yes... and soon. And then I was blessed to meet up with an old friend and now -
My job is good, and I've learned all I set out to learn about my field of work (design).
My house is a mess and needs to be worked on, but it's warm and inviting, and feels like home.
My puppy is happy, healthy, and for the most part, trained.
My husband is happy, healthy, and for the most part, trained.
And while I might feel the yearning for the next generation, when someone asks - are you ready? Don't you want that? I say yes... but not quite yet...
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
Not Me! Monday!
Welcome to Why old rules don't work's addition of Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.
This week I...
Did NOT get really stressed out at work and take it out on my co-workers. I would NEVER expect them to notice how busy I am, and therefore leave me in peace to work.
Did NOT remain oblivious to the scratching my dog was doing, and did NOT make her ear infection worse by ignoring it until last night.
Did NOT force my stressed out husband to clean the house while I went out to dinner with work mates. I would also NEVER forget to bring him home some dinner from said restaurant.
Did not purchase a 1/2 dozen donuts for hubby and I to eat for breakfast... along with timbits for the dog's breakfast. That would be SO unhealthy, so I would NEVER do that.
I have a lot to live up to this week!
This week I...
Did NOT get really stressed out at work and take it out on my co-workers. I would NEVER expect them to notice how busy I am, and therefore leave me in peace to work.
Did NOT remain oblivious to the scratching my dog was doing, and did NOT make her ear infection worse by ignoring it until last night.
Did NOT force my stressed out husband to clean the house while I went out to dinner with work mates. I would also NEVER forget to bring him home some dinner from said restaurant.
Did not purchase a 1/2 dozen donuts for hubby and I to eat for breakfast... along with timbits for the dog's breakfast. That would be SO unhealthy, so I would NEVER do that.
I have a lot to live up to this week!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Goals
This blog is meant to be a way to remember the years as the go by. I want to make sure I organize my thoughts for the weeks, so I thought it would be good to create an 'outline' of what I would like to focus on.
Monday - 'Not' Me Monday
Tuesday - Thinking Thoughts
Wednesday - Wordless Wednesday
Thursday - Thinking Thoughts
Friday -
Saturday -
Sunday - Cleaning out the (prayer) closet
Monday - 'Not' Me Monday
Tuesday - Thinking Thoughts
Wednesday - Wordless Wednesday
Thursday - Thinking Thoughts
Friday -
Saturday -
Sunday - Cleaning out the (prayer) closet
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Kathryn Morris as Lilly Rush
I LOVE Kathryn's (Lilly Rush) hair in 'Cold Case' and would love to have it. I LOVE it when it's all blond, and I LOVE it when it's growing out. I want her hair!
I'm such a nerd.
I'm going to have to think about whether I can pull her hair off - it would be a BIG difference!
I am Quickly Going Crazy
I am quickly going crazy 1,3,7,10... quickly am I, surely am I... I am quickly going nuts!
It's been one of those days at work. You know that kind... tight deadline AND one, two, three, four, FIVE meetings!! Needless to say deadlines were missed and before another busy weekend begins, I've got to get a complete set of working drawings drawn.
Who knew drawing would become work?
It's been one of those days at work. You know that kind... tight deadline AND one, two, three, four, FIVE meetings!! Needless to say deadlines were missed and before another busy weekend begins, I've got to get a complete set of working drawings drawn.
Who knew drawing would become work?
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Wordless Wednesday
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If I could blog I think I'd call it 'Flour Fight: Justice for cheating at a birthday party game!'
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Alex Moves Mountains - of Mess!
Because I don't have children, people think I have hours of free time that I need to fill. Because I'm a sucker I let people get away with this. And so, I've now been roped into joining a number of committees with some requiring me to spend my evening in meetings.
Tonight was just such a night.
At the same time, my darling husband invited friends to dinner tomorrow night, and the house was a MESS! I was not looking forward to a long day at work, followed by an extra meeting, followed by hours of cleaning. But when I got home from my meeting I walked into a CLEAN house! All I had to do was wipe down the stove and enjoy a cup of tea.
Alex rocks!
Tonight was just such a night.
At the same time, my darling husband invited friends to dinner tomorrow night, and the house was a MESS! I was not looking forward to a long day at work, followed by an extra meeting, followed by hours of cleaning. But when I got home from my meeting I walked into a CLEAN house! All I had to do was wipe down the stove and enjoy a cup of tea.
Alex rocks!
Introducting my Prince Charming
This is my handsome hubby! We knew each other for years before we started dating... one of those - I never expected this! But boy is it great - we just celebrated 6 months of marriage and it's passed by in a brilliant flash of happiness.I love him with all my heart and don't tell him nearly enough, so I thought I'd post that little thought here, where everyone in the world can read it. :)
Introducing Ms. Moo
Our sweet Maltese furry child! Her birthday is in only two weeks and the past two years have been full of fun.
Like any child Moo has her quirks:
- does NOT enjoy long walks
- does NOT enjoy the rain
- LOVES her animals and can find each one by name
- LOVES to dance for everyone
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