It's Hot here! It hit 100 degrees today I do believe. I went outside with my book and towel and decided to test the pool. The thermometer read 70 degrees but I couldn't get in past my ankles. I just laid in the sun (with my sunscreen on) and read my book. After awhile without a breeze it got to be pretty hot so I got in the pool for real. It was still too cold but I got my body completely wet and then got out to get some sun on my back. I hear a tan helps to minimize cellulite.
It's summer. I really enjoyed being out by the pool on my chaise lounge and looking out over the lake. There were lots of boats and jet skis out there today. This evening the wind has kicked in again. It's weird how it just appears out of nowhere in the evenings lately. It's supposed to get up to 107 this week. Holy crap! Nothing like kicking off summer the first week of May. **sigh** I guess it's inevitable.
Tomorrow I have orientation for some tutoring/mentoring I am doing with adults and children. It's a kind of literacy project here in Lake Havasu and, well, I AM good at reading and writing so I hope I can help someone. I know it will be rewarding and it will get me out of the house for a few more hours a week. Right now I just get out for Alanon, banking and grocery shopping.
Today is my baby brother's birthday. I didn't get a chance to call him and now it's too late. I'm sure he's pretty loaded right now and I don't want to talk to him. I haven't talked to my sister in a couple of days either. She sounded much better when we last talked, her husband has finally moved out. Thank God.
We are watching an Elvis Presley movie on TV and just relaxing. I made some spicy crispy baked chicken tonight for dinner that turned out really well. Not much going on here in Havasu land but that's a good thing. All is well.
Hope you all had a lovely Sunday too.. :)
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
Early Morning Thoughts With My Coffee
It is wonderful to get up early, at least for me. I am enjoying the luxury of waking up with the birds and not having anywhere too pressing to be. I do have an Alanon meeting at 10 am but that's a ways off. I have no job to rush to yet in my world and it's nice to just get up and enjoy the morning.
I was up at 5:30 this morning, I set the clock for 6:30 and it went off an hour earlier. The clock was reset at some point to the wrong time. I am ok with that. I am NOT ok with the fact that the thermostat reads almost 80 degrees this early in the morning but what can I do about that anyway? Not much. There is no wind which is great because it annoys me but not so great because it isn't here to keep the temps down. I really like opening the doors and letting the beautiful morning air inside. I'll have to stop doing that soon enough.
It's a gorgeous morning, no wind to speak of and there are a few clouds in the sky to take the glare of the sun down a notch. I am feeling very hopeful.
My sister is going through an awful divorce with her husband. The man that has always been so kind and gentle to her is turning into a monster at the realization of losing her. He called me yesterday and started venting. After listening to him, and then listening to her I finally told him when he called back that I could not discuss this stuff with him because, well, she is my sister and I love her and she comes first to me. Setting a boundary. It made me feel bad for him but that's what I have to do.
I detest being in the middle. I really hate that she is going through such heartache. It's a battlefield and I guess I have chosen her side. Her husband left me a nasty message when T. and I went to get ice cream. I guess he's mad at me now. That's always my problem, I don't like for people to get mad at me. I hate it. I would rather make peace and everyone just be happy and get along. Sadly, life isn't like that.
Today I am chairing the meeting and the topic is Step and Tradition Five. I know a lot about these things so it won't be hard for me to share on them. I am a little concerned that stalker girl will be there but I will not let it ruin my serenity. I must find a way to accept this person just as she is. That's what Alanon has been teaching me.
I was sad to read that Sunny is leaving us. But I do understand the need to live real life. I have left blogging behind many times to be present in my life. It was becoming an addiction for me too. I am now trying to find a balance. I have many more real life friends that are back in my world and many new ones too. It happened because I was able to put down my laptop and get out there and live my life a little bit. And also using the phone and answering it when it rings. But I was able to get in contact with 3 of my best girlfriends through facebook. I adore facebook. I love that I have been able to renew some old friendships through there. And of course now I am feeling like blogging again which is a wonderful thing.
In a few days it will be the anniversary of my Dad's death. I can't believe it's been a year already. I still miss him and I'm still sad that he suffered alone. But I don't have this sense of impending doom like with other deaths I've experienced. I am in Acceptance about his death. That is a great place to be.
Well, I'm off to read a few blogs and get ready for my workout. I hope Friday is fantastic for everyone. I'm sure it will be for me.
I was up at 5:30 this morning, I set the clock for 6:30 and it went off an hour earlier. The clock was reset at some point to the wrong time. I am ok with that. I am NOT ok with the fact that the thermostat reads almost 80 degrees this early in the morning but what can I do about that anyway? Not much. There is no wind which is great because it annoys me but not so great because it isn't here to keep the temps down. I really like opening the doors and letting the beautiful morning air inside. I'll have to stop doing that soon enough.
It's a gorgeous morning, no wind to speak of and there are a few clouds in the sky to take the glare of the sun down a notch. I am feeling very hopeful.
My sister is going through an awful divorce with her husband. The man that has always been so kind and gentle to her is turning into a monster at the realization of losing her. He called me yesterday and started venting. After listening to him, and then listening to her I finally told him when he called back that I could not discuss this stuff with him because, well, she is my sister and I love her and she comes first to me. Setting a boundary. It made me feel bad for him but that's what I have to do.
I detest being in the middle. I really hate that she is going through such heartache. It's a battlefield and I guess I have chosen her side. Her husband left me a nasty message when T. and I went to get ice cream. I guess he's mad at me now. That's always my problem, I don't like for people to get mad at me. I hate it. I would rather make peace and everyone just be happy and get along. Sadly, life isn't like that.
Today I am chairing the meeting and the topic is Step and Tradition Five. I know a lot about these things so it won't be hard for me to share on them. I am a little concerned that stalker girl will be there but I will not let it ruin my serenity. I must find a way to accept this person just as she is. That's what Alanon has been teaching me.
I was sad to read that Sunny is leaving us. But I do understand the need to live real life. I have left blogging behind many times to be present in my life. It was becoming an addiction for me too. I am now trying to find a balance. I have many more real life friends that are back in my world and many new ones too. It happened because I was able to put down my laptop and get out there and live my life a little bit. And also using the phone and answering it when it rings. But I was able to get in contact with 3 of my best girlfriends through facebook. I adore facebook. I love that I have been able to renew some old friendships through there. And of course now I am feeling like blogging again which is a wonderful thing.
In a few days it will be the anniversary of my Dad's death. I can't believe it's been a year already. I still miss him and I'm still sad that he suffered alone. But I don't have this sense of impending doom like with other deaths I've experienced. I am in Acceptance about his death. That is a great place to be.
Well, I'm off to read a few blogs and get ready for my workout. I hope Friday is fantastic for everyone. I'm sure it will be for me.
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