How was your week? Were you able to take any steps toward your goal (whatever it may be)? I can not say I took any steps toward a particular goal, but I keep moving forward so that's a good thing. I had a good week. I did not work my full schedule as my clients did not need me. The company asked if I wanted additional hours/clients and I think were surprised when I said, "No, I'm good right now." I got to have dinner with some awesome ladies at a restaurant I had not been to previously. I was also notified that I won one of the raffle prizes from "Taste For Tourism"...great way to end the week.
I felt a bit testy/cranky and a bit off (perhaps it's a good thing I did not work too much). Some times I put too much pressure on myself (as I'm sure many of you do) about where I am with purging and organizing. The "experts" say I am supposed to feel good about paring down and more joyful about what's left, but I have to admit sometimes I don't. I feel like I'm going through the motions and talk a good game (when I need to). Don't get me wrong I like things mostly organized...sometimes a bit of organized chaos is not a bad thing...LOL! I am not a hoarder by any means, but I do feel torn many times between what to keep and what to let go. I also feel torn between where I should be...when I'm in Sterling I think about Plymouth and when I'm in Plymouth I think about Sterling. Perhaps because I have been doing it for so long and know when it's over a major portion of my life will close; I am being a bit more introspective. When all is done, perhaps a long vacation will be in order. Oh well, I will continue to move forward. I'm not sure if the above makes sense to you, but it's where I am.
I actually cooked a meal yesterday...LOL! I made Mexican black beans from scratch and my version of Mexican lasagna. Turned out pretty good and have leftovers!
I finished reading: "WHISPER NETWORK" BY Chandler Baker. Interesting read about the workplace in regards to sexism, innuendo and the consequences. It sort of reminded me of my work as an HR officer. I also finished "HER FINAL BREATH" by Robert Dugoni. This is the second book in a series with the main character Detective Tracy Crosswhite. I finished the first book a few weeks ago, but I don't think I mentioned it - "MY SISTER'S GRAVE."
The daily and wacky holidays for the week...provides something lighthearted to think about:
February 9
National Pizza Day
Oscar Night - date varies
Toothache Day
February 10
Clean out Your Computer Day - second Monday of Month
Umbrella Day
February 11
Don't Cry over Spilled Milk Day
Make a Friend Day
National Inventors Day
White T-Shirt Day
February 12
Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
National Lost Penny Day
Plum Pudding Day
February 13
Get a Different Name Day
February 14
Ferris Wheel Day
National Organ Donor Day
Valentine's Day
February 15
Candlemas - on the Julian Calendar
National Gum Drop Day
Singles Awareness Day
Susan B Anthony Day
Happy Belated Birthday to my friend Donna! We've known each other since the 9th grade and I will see you next time I'm north.
My thoughts and prayers are also with my dear friend Gina as she endures a health crisis. I'm holding you in a circle of love and prayer.
I am going to leave it here for today. I hope you have a wonderful week. Take care of you! Chat soon. Marie
"Life is not what happened back there or what might happen up ahead. Life is like the rhythm of the heart — every breath, every blink of the eye. It is beat by beat, moment by moment. This…is all there is. This…is all we need." - Andy Puddicombe
"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." - Douglas Adams