... Molly made me order dessert at lunch.
.... I keep looking out the window to see if it's raining so I can have an excuse for not wogging today (wait - I think I saw a drop!).
.... I need a nap.
... I need to clean my house (but I'm not going to do it).
... There's an episode of "Designer Finals" on that I haven't seen yet.
... I probably need to go to the store. Any store.
... I need to mentally prepare for the marathon (especially since I haven't physically prepared).
... I'm going on another diet, and need to write down everything I've already eaten today, and that alone will wear my writing hand out!
... My laptop's ribbon is out (hey, it worked in typing class).
But the real reason I was going to write but didn't, is because ... I'm going to Disney World!
Okay, so I'm not going until Wednesday, but why put off packing until the last minute, especially when you can use it as an excuse for something!!
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Friday, January 4, 2008
Waiting but not Wasting Time
Today I went to my doctor's office to get a B12 shot. I had to wait in the waiting room for quite a while. When I finally got in, the receptionist was very apologetic.
I had two choices - be nice or be outraged. I chose to be nice. Since I had no other place to be, I wasn't pressed for time. While waiting, I had a chance to finish the book that was due at the library last Wednesday. I had time to play bowling on my cell phone. I had some quiet time.
I also had an opportunity to observe human behavior, which I always find intriguing. Today's winner was another waiting patient who asked me (a) when was my appointment, (b) why was I there, and (c) what kind of shot was I getting, because she was thinking about getting some, too. Since she was a day late for her appointment (which required several consultations with the receptionist), and kept trying to sneak back to the doctor's office when the receptionist stepped away from her desk, I could only imagine her true story.
There are times when we think everything has to go our way on our time frame. Sometimes those moments are valid. But I think there are equally valid moments when God wants us to stop and live on someone else's reasoning and schedule. If we get flustered without cause, then we miss those moments that point out the uniqueness of this human experience.
I don't know if this patient got in to see the doctor or got any shots. I do know that I'm glad I was able to meet her and catch a glimpse of her life. All it took was a long wait in a waiting room.
I had two choices - be nice or be outraged. I chose to be nice. Since I had no other place to be, I wasn't pressed for time. While waiting, I had a chance to finish the book that was due at the library last Wednesday. I had time to play bowling on my cell phone. I had some quiet time.
I also had an opportunity to observe human behavior, which I always find intriguing. Today's winner was another waiting patient who asked me (a) when was my appointment, (b) why was I there, and (c) what kind of shot was I getting, because she was thinking about getting some, too. Since she was a day late for her appointment (which required several consultations with the receptionist), and kept trying to sneak back to the doctor's office when the receptionist stepped away from her desk, I could only imagine her true story.
There are times when we think everything has to go our way on our time frame. Sometimes those moments are valid. But I think there are equally valid moments when God wants us to stop and live on someone else's reasoning and schedule. If we get flustered without cause, then we miss those moments that point out the uniqueness of this human experience.
I don't know if this patient got in to see the doctor or got any shots. I do know that I'm glad I was able to meet her and catch a glimpse of her life. All it took was a long wait in a waiting room.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Possibilities
The best thing about a new year are the fresh possibilities that abound. Maybe this will be the year that I really fit into those skinny jeans. Maybe this is the year that there's no family drama. Maybe this is the year that I win the lottery. Maybe, maybe, maybe.
But it's also those possibilities that inspire our optimism and enthusiasm. It's those possibilities that keep us looking forward and believing in our abilities and potential.
This year I have my own possibilities. I want this to be my best year yet. To do that, I hope to make each day my best day.
But my best day may have little to do with what I do on that day. It may be my best day simply because I kept alive my belief that I can do anything. On those days that I can barely fit into my fat jeans, or my entire family thinks they hate each other, or I'm looking under sofa cushions for spare change, my optimism and belief in possibilities will be the thing that keeps me going.
Possibilities - what an exciting way to start the year.
But it's also those possibilities that inspire our optimism and enthusiasm. It's those possibilities that keep us looking forward and believing in our abilities and potential.
This year I have my own possibilities. I want this to be my best year yet. To do that, I hope to make each day my best day.
But my best day may have little to do with what I do on that day. It may be my best day simply because I kept alive my belief that I can do anything. On those days that I can barely fit into my fat jeans, or my entire family thinks they hate each other, or I'm looking under sofa cushions for spare change, my optimism and belief in possibilities will be the thing that keeps me going.
Possibilities - what an exciting way to start the year.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Just for Today
Today ...
... maybe I won't eat all that chocolate.
... maybe I will run longer and faster.
... maybe I will write that letter, make that phone call, say hello first.
Today ...
... maybe I will organize my closet and desk.
... maybe I will clean my house from top to bottom.
... maybe I won't eat all that chocolate.
... maybe I will run longer and faster.
... maybe I will write that letter, make that phone call, say hello first.
Today ...
... maybe I will organize my closet and desk.
... maybe I will clean my house from top to bottom.
... maybe I will figure out how to use my new sewing machine.
Today ...
... maybe I will eat Mickey bars and ride rides and see shows.
... maybe I will watch the "Law and Order" marathon from start to finish.
... maybe I will read that stack of magazines.
Today ...
... maybe I will visit with my family.
... maybe I will have lunch with my friends.
... maybe I will start to volunteer somewhere.
Today ...
... maybe I will sit outside and dream.
... maybe I will sift through old pictures and remember.
... maybe I will study something new and learn.
Today I will do something. But it will be today's goal, not this year's. And in 365 days, when I look back, I will see all that I have done and be proud. Not because I accomplished many things, but because I didn't waste one single day.
Today ...
... maybe I will eat Mickey bars and ride rides and see shows.
... maybe I will watch the "Law and Order" marathon from start to finish.
... maybe I will read that stack of magazines.
Today ...
... maybe I will visit with my family.
... maybe I will have lunch with my friends.
... maybe I will start to volunteer somewhere.
Today ...
... maybe I will sit outside and dream.
... maybe I will sift through old pictures and remember.
... maybe I will study something new and learn.
Today I will do something. But it will be today's goal, not this year's. And in 365 days, when I look back, I will see all that I have done and be proud. Not because I accomplished many things, but because I didn't waste one single day.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Happy New Year!
Resolution Run 5K - Nashville, Tennessee - January 1, 2008
32 degrees, 18 mph cold winds
And we did it anyway! I guess it's a good way to start the new year - certainly better than the polar bear swims (somebody please stop me before I go that crazy)!
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