I Love Mondays

Happy Monday

What a beautiful weekend it was here in the woods. Sun shining and the temperature was perfect. I do wish winter would stay away … I am ready for Springtime and veggie planting. 

The past few weeks of crazy winter weather kept many inside. It is so nice to be outside and comfortable. The ‘stay indoors’ time was great in many ways. I tackled projects that had been weighing on my mind, while also taking steps toward figuring out the paths for this next phase of my life. 

On Friday, the kids loved being outside in the fresh air. I love that they enjoy ‘old fashioned’ games … playing hopscotch was a blast.

Until I began seeing a nutritionist [Carol Goodwin] I thought I knew about food and how to eat healthy. I was so wrong. I am so grateful to Marley and Taylor for setting this up for me. I love learning new things … and I am getting quite an education. I’ve gained a pound a week … and plan to continue that for another 10 pounds. Becoming a more conscious eater is great, and has helped me to enjoy food much more. And, as is true with many things … a bit of knowledge does make people become pains in the ass … I am preaching about quality food and the balance our  body needs … I’ll try to be better – though, probably won't. 

Until tomorrow xo

I love Mondays

I hope everyone enjoyed a lovely weekend. I surely did. The weather was perfect here in the woods. Having the chance to work a bit on the yard was fun. Still much to do before Spring arrives. I know I am ahead of myself here, but I am starting to sprout some seeds … getting ready for a fabulous garden season.

I am hoping to have the greenhouse constructed by the end of the month. Then I will have a great starting place and a winter growing spot, as well. Excited!

It looks as though we will be getting some more decent snow during the next few days. It’s a shame to have to cancel school again … but I love that the kids are getting to see a bit of snow this year.

Until tomorrow xxoo

I love Mondays

I enjoyed a lovely lunch with two beautiful friends yesterday … and then fought the craziness at Walmart. I try to keep my Walmart visits to a minimum, though when I have much to get, it seems to be the best place to go.

I recently began seeing a nutritionist; trying to get this 60 year old body in perfect shape. Today I begin my new meal plan. I am pretty excited about it. Eating isn’t one of my favorite things to do, so easing into adding calories each day is a challenge – one I have enjoyed during the past week. The goal is to gain 15 pounds in three months, while beginning a new exercise program. Gained two pounds last week … I’m going to do this!

I love these Queenism thoughts that I receive each day.

The new year has already been filled with much new … improving the quality of my life, in every way.

A bittersweet piece is that after the end of this school year I will no longer be joined with The Lake Norman Learning Center. The interest in growing from preschool to elementary school in the same space has not worked as we hoped/anticipated. For as much as I love what I do each day, I have been working way too much;  leaving little time to revel in other aspects of my life.

After speaking with many of our families – I am moved to tears [over and over again] with the love and support. Thank you all for being you!

Today I am not certain of my next life step in regard to work. Academic Illumination Day School may move to a new location and offer programs for elementary school,  wilderness camps, tutoring/enrichment, adult classes [computer science, jewelry making, and more]; or I may decide to work in another school environment – or a new career beginning??? I have given myself eight weeks to make this life-changing decision.

The weather this weekend has been gorgeous. Out working in the back yard, preparing for summer camp – listening to Leon Russell …  came in to hear that by Wednesday we will have snow yet again – yikes … I am so ready for Spring.

Until tomorrow xxoo

I love Mondays

I love Mondays.

And what a beautiful Monday morning it is. When I went out with the pups this morning, it felt like a warm, Spring day. Rain is on the way though … I’ll take rainy warm over cold any day. 

I read these ‘Queenism’ blurbs everyday … and, of course, all of the thoughts are ones we should already know and practice, but I think it is nice to read them and remind ourselves. I know I surely need reminding. It may seem silly to some, but we need to speak kindly to/about ourselves. Please keep that in mind today … appreciate yourself ... cherish yourself.

Until tomorrow xxoo

 

February 1, 2014

Thanks so much for all of your positive input and welcoming me back to blog-land.

February is here and it is a beautiful, sunny Saturday in the woods.

Temps are creeping up to 50 today – yeah! It isn’t 50 yet, so I am inside sorting through all that I brought back from Spain to create a memory book for Marley and Me. We had such a fun trip, back in October. I can’t wait to go back – especially to Barcelona.

I watched a dog training show this morning. The guy made it look so easy. I wrote everything down that he was doing … DJ, and I, are going to start a new kind of practice. Lewis is a pretty easy pup, and Dodge is getting surer of herself. DJ is perfect in many ways … just weighs as much as I do, and thinks it’s okay to be ‘the walker’ of me rather than the other way around. Please think good thoughts and send me energy. I met a lovely woman at the store today. She had three children and a newly rescued dog in her car … she was purchasing new dog things … they were all so excited to get their new family member home. I so love that. If I had a larger home/yard, I am sure my fam would include many more dogs … and a goat. I’ve wanted a goat since Caleb spoke of ‘fainting goats’ a few years ago. 

Sorry, I am kinda bland/boring today – I am certain I will be on a new rant tomorrow … 

a really important food for thought:

 

Hope everyone is having a beauteous Saturday ...

until tomorrow xo

Happy New Year

I can’t believe it is almost February. My plan was to begin my blog again the first of the new year. Time seems to fly by.  I don’t usually make ‘resolutions’ at the start of a new year. For 2014, I decided resolutions and promises to myself were a great idea. Some of my resolutions may seem cliché – like statements you read on posters, etc., but real for me: To be extra kind to myself … Create … Surround myself with people who make my heart soar … really be in each moment … spend more time in my home socializing with my friends … 2014 to be my year.  Please share some of your resolutions with me. 

One of the highlights of the year so far – Cherie and I enjoyed seeing/hearing Leon Russell at the Neighborhood Theatre a couple of weeks ago. He has always been my fav.

Other plans for this new year are many. I want to build a greenhouse. I am an amateur when it comes to building – any ideas/advice would be appreciated. I will take pics and share the process … ready to begin as soon as it warms up a bit. Last spring/summer was a very wet one, and my vegetable garden didn’t flourish. I wanted to get the green house ready to be functioning this winter … but, time got away from me. And, I am a wimp in the cold weather; and we have had much of that. Finally getting some snow was lovely. I am now ready for spring weather.

One of my biggest tasks was/is [making progress] to organize my studio. Getting everything set up so I can comfortably create. Hoping to finish many creations and get my Etsy Shop up and running again. 

Today and tomorrow are conference days at school. I love meeting with families to talk of all of the wonderful growing happenings with their children. 

I hope this new year will be filled with wonderful for all.

Until tomorrow xo