to do list May 31, 2008

why is it on somedays it takes everything in me to just unload the dishwasher, but on days like today i do the following without blinking an eye:

-workout
-plant flowers on front porch, back porch, backyard flower bed
-wash car
-oil change
-return shirt to the gap
-grocery shopping
-paint toe nails
-clean bathroom
-make beer bread for tonight’s bonfire

i actually still need to do the last two … waiting for the toes to dry.

i am exhausted … i could easily sit on the couch and stare off into space…or sleep … whichever comes first.  i am not picky today.

edit – add unload/reload dishwasher to list (check, done…)

remember this? May 26, 2008

well, its now this, after i decided to be ‘green’ last fall.  (ie, green = toss it in the backyard flower bed just like the rest of the WT here in the hood)

*you can see all the pumpkin seeds and the remaining decay of the great pumpkin.  hopefully the birds are so sick of pumpkin!

Ten Thoughts on Whole Living May 25, 2008

This month’s ten thoughts on whole living in Body & Soul.  This is probably the only reason I get this magazine, just for these 10 things to remind me I am not crazy!  And to help put many many things I am sure I blow out of proportion into perspective.

-Look for reasons to get active – and let your inner radiance shine.
-Your attention is like a muscle; it needs to relax in order to reengage.
-See your more difficult moments as opportunities to rise above.
-Health is the manifestation of internal balance.
-Dont miss a chance to get outside and experience the warmth of the season.
-Once you decide to take action, you’ll be surprised by how things fall into place.
-Discover ways to embrace boredom.  Its part of the human condition.
-Your words have a bigger impact than you realize.
-Eating sustainably involves not just what you eat, but also how much.
-Sometimes the expression of love is the most powerful healer of all.

friendly confines May 21, 2008

the 27 year old sales rep from ohio wanted to go to a cubs game this weekend.  and it had to be this weekend.  says he got free tickets, i beg to differ.  either way, good game.  really good when zambrano decides to break his bat over his knee! 

coolest shot ever May 14, 2008

in the city on saturday with a colleague from our singapore office.  i cannot believe i got this!  that is rachel in the reflection. 

and welcome to my new home!  thought i’d try something new!

spring cleaning May 2, 2008

its that time of year.  the time where i get lost in cleaning my house.  its also the time to change things up around here.  look for new stuff later this weekend. 

very excited!