How wonderful it is to wake up and realize that there’s not a single place I need to be today! I almost didn’t know what to do with myself! It actually snowed here today -- a lot! I did a bit of snow watching. I think we got about 3 or 4 inches of wet snow. Other days, I wouldn’t have enjoyed the snow. Today, it was pretty to look at and I could enjoy that because I didn’t have to drive anywhere! It looks like a fairly quiet week, too. The only things we need to do are tomorrow -- I'm going for an Xray, Linda needs a ride for her doctor's appt and Billy and Heidi have karate tomorrow night. Compared to days we've had in recent weeks, this'll be a cakewalk.
We got a call from Michele who is doing pretty well. They are having nice, mild spring weather in Tennessee. She gave us and update on the kids. Brandon and Ryan both have IEPs for school and the district in TN has better services than in NJ. It's a relief to know that the kids are making friends and doing so well in school. We miss them a lot but still it's good to talk to them on the phone!
I'm still working on my story. I'm not sure if I'll finish it in 8 weeks. There are days when I think I should just give up on that particular story. Sometimes I think I should have chosen to work on another story. I think I'm just scared I can't write a good story or finish one or something. I would like to work through the fear so that writing stories is fun again.
Spring is finally here!
1. What two things you enjoy about Spring?
I enjoy seeing the flowers coming up. Different flowers bloom throughout the spring and I love watching them all. I also enjoy the fresh smell of the flowers.
2. What two things are you going to miss about Winter?
I’ll miss the Christmas spirit from December and early January. I’ll miss any snow that keeps us home and off the road.
3. Spring Cleaning: "Of course, I get to clean out my house." or "Nope. What's the point? It's going to get dirty again anyway."
I definitely want to clean out my house. I have to have help with the lifting and moving of things though.
4. Spring Flowers: "Tulips and all flowers are blooming. I love this time of the year!" or "Allergy season is kickin' in. Pollen! Enough already."
The former. I am really lucky and don’t seem to be that allergic to pollen. I know that I could become allergic at any time though. :P Until then, I will enjoy!
5. Spring weather in you area means: "Outside activities!" or "It is still freakin' cold! I am going to be inside, thank you!"
If the weather is mild, I’m all for outdoor activities! If it’s cool, I can always put on a sweater or a coat!
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I remember as a child I used to think 30 was old. Well, now that I'm 47, I don't even think 50 is old! How old is old anyway?
This is so true for me! When I was a child, even teenagers seemed “old”. When I was in my early 20s, my parents were the age I am now and I remember they seemed old. Well, not so much my dad because he would walk every day. My mom didn’t want to do anything because her arthritis hurt her. Now I am 49 and I don’t think my mind is old. My body aches a lot though. I think I’d be a lot more active if the pain wasn’t there. Some days I’m feeling pretty good and I enjoy walking. When I was 46, I felt well enough to go up one of those big inflated slides and that was fun. How old is old? I think it’s more a state of mind. Old is when you don’t enjoy yourself anymore. Even if you are 80, if you still enjoy life then you are not old.