Blonde Moments

Breathe More, Think Less

Earlier this week, I was listening to "All Things Considered" on NPR, and they were interviewing people that live in a beach community (I don't know where because I was late turning it on).  The basis for the story was that living in a seaside community is less stressful.  Generally, people enjoy life more, don't worry about as much and live less complicated lives.  I'm not sure that is true, but I liked a quote from one of the folks they interviewed, "Breathe more, think less." 

I really like this philosophy, and wish I could incorporate it into my every day thinking.  You know me, I stress about everything, and think everything to death.  I'm starting a yoga class next week, and I'm hoping that helps me relax.  For now, I'll just feed this theory into my brain. 

In the spirit of thinking stress free thoughts, I'm posting a stress free photo of beautiful Ella. Enjoy, and remember to breathe.

Damn Car Only Goes in Reverse

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Kicking My Own Ass

So, I finally did it.  I joined a gym.  Granted, I joined it almost three weeks ago, but I finally got myself all psyched up and went for my first session today after work.  I don't want to work out - it doesn't feel natural to me, but most of the clothes in my closet are screaming for me to do it.  And, I absolutely refuse to buy new clothes when I have so many really nice ones that I can barely squeeze into.

It's not like I'm a hog or anything - I just don't feel right.  And truth be told, some days I get winded walking back up the steps to my condo after talking Louis for his nightly stroll.  My doctor said to me the other day "Look, you are 51, you are in the midst of menopause and you have an underactive thyroid - give yourself a break."  But I feel like now is the time to kick things into high gear.  I don't wind to wind up like my dad and have a heart attack in my 50s.

So, in an effort to boost my energy level, lose about 20 lbs, and just feel better all around, I'm pledging to visit the gym at least three times a week - and that includes actually making use of the machinery.  I give everyone permission to nag me about it in the hopes that it will keep me motivated.

Go, me!

Ella dances like she lives in the 80s

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Brooklynn at the pumpkin patch

It's October Already!

OK, enough with the excuses.  I haven't been blogging, but that's all about to change.  Instead of just posting when I have something special to report, I'm going to blog about whatever, whenever I want.  I might bitch and moan, or sing praises of something.  Every.Single.Day.  It suddenly dawned on me that I have so much going on my life, and I pay a monthly fee to keep this blog going, so what the hell - here goes nothing.