Days of Summer

Well another hot night... And trying to get to sleep! I guess I'm not quite ready yet because I haven't started the ritual of counting sheep! Funny, how times like these a nice breeze from the window or fan might ease the tension and allow the mind to coast. Well sleep will come later... As I remember the hot days of summer from my memories. Being 10 years old, and OH how I loved my brown corduroy pants. That summer was fun! Growing up on a farm, we had the open field, the animals, and a swim in the creek to cool off from the heat. Summer also meant no school, but working in the garden, and doing hay! Doing hay ~ hot hay mow, riding on the hay wagon, and driving the tractor! It was hot sweaty work, but the refreshing drink of cold water from the flowing well, definitely hit the spot! I remember the picnics mom prepared for us by the edge of the field. One time we had vanilla pudding and fresh strawberries!! Oh that was so good! Even the cows wanted to see what was going on, especially if they could get a nibble of fresh hay! It was a family working together. It was the days of summer!!! Those moments of time locked away for safe keeping for all time. Sometimes when my family gets together we reminisce about these times, each one of us with a precious memory to share, adding to the story. Father's day has just passed this weekend, and my gift to my Dad was making a nice meal and spending some quality time together. It was really nice! Life gets so busy that sometimes we need to stop for a moment and reflect on the important things! Family! Laughter and good times! I love you, Dad! As we age, and life comes to pass, I just want you to know how proud I am that you are my Dad! I know a few others that feel the same as I do! My brother and sisters! So, as I lay here waiting for sleep to come on this hot night of summer, flashes of these good times come to mind, and I am grateful for family, for my upbringing, and all my blessings! xo S

Better days are here!

Hello to a better day!

Yes, it was! Somewhere between the crazy stress of a few weeks ago to today, I have found time to take a break and focus once again. Breathe... Put it all back into perspective.

I am happy today because I am seeing progress with my Economics course I am taking by correspondence. Further education can be a lot of work but worth it in the end. I am a little aways from completing my business diploma still. It will happen in due time. One course at a time. I am also seeing different options available through other programs. A friend of mine is working towards CPA certification. Four courses and certification. Wow! I am also in line to take a couple of these courses. However, do I want to pursue this avenue? Oh the possibilities!! With gumption, further education can lead to better things ahead, even if it's just broadening the mind. They say it helps to keep the mind working as we age.

After completing test 3 of my Economics course tonight, I can revel in the task completed for tonight and tomorrow, I need to get back into my next lessons all the while thinking of the next courses to come in my program.

Options are nice to have! If you have interest in a subject, read about it, find out about it, and learn about it! The road is long, but it's good to try and map out a course or two!! LOL!

Cheers,
S

What a *lovely* day!

As noted in the title ~ Oh what a lovely day! Of course, it wasn't really... However, I am trying to remain positive! Trying to win in a losing world can be very challenging!! Isn't that where #winning came from? Charlie Sheen had his meltdown and totally lost it? I didn't really follow all the hoopla at the time, but I get it today!

I have been running hard lately. This means my work life balance is out of wack. When this happens, I need a break! I wish to win the lottery and retire! HA HA! Not likely in this lifetime, but a girl can hope! I am booked on vacation on April 6th. But it won't come easy for me until I can wake up late on vacation day 1! It's like everyone knows they need to get 'er done before I go, and they are just throwing projects, stupidity, and extra work onto me as a test! The insanity will carryover onto my poor relief at the office while I'm gone too, but I just hope they don't break her before I get back! They being the higher ups, the powers that be or least interfere to be! :)

So how do you transfer (dump) huge responsibilities onto someone else. I have large shoulders, and I am quite capable of holding up my end of the building, but it's hard to prepare someone new for the shock of how it's going to really be!

So as I lead into my last week before a well deserved break, I am vamping up to overwhelming and *f* rediculous on the office front. An 8 hour day becomes 12 hour day because of others' stupidity dumped on me! No, I am not a happy camper! You probably guessed by now! :0

It will not matter that I am screaming in the background, it will not matter that I have to give my personal time to make up the difference in my work world! It will only be another day in paradise "bazinga" - my paradise isn't a #winning situation at the moment. It never will be until I learn how to unwind and relax! A good friend always told me - "stress kills!". Oh please come get me now!!! *sigh*

My life lesson questions:
1). What do I think?
2). What do I know?

I use these on a daily basis, it is how I manage, why I am successful at what I do! So on this note, I will bid you 'all good night!!

Please pray for a better day coming!!

Cheers,
S

IPOD Post

Hi Everyone

My apologizes for a bit of an absence from my blog. As I posted last, my Christmas was well organized and everything went as planned! It was great to be off for a few days too! I was very lucky this year to receive many nice gifts and wishes from family and friends! So as I am sitting in the dark typing out this post on my new IPod Touch, I realize how great technology really is!! The IPod Touch has many features and apps that it is possible for me to access all my computer needs here too! However, there are times when I require my puter to do the job!

It just comes down to options, opportunity, timing, and ability!! So tonight I pound the tiny keyboard to bring you my latest post!

I didn't make new years resolutions, just promised myself to be kinder to myself and live healthier and get back to being a priority to myself! So far, it's a nada! I walked 30 minutes, eaten a few good meals, and cursed out the "stupid ass idiots" who have pissed me off on several occasions in less than the two weeks of January 2012. But there has been some good moments too where I have took moments to do some nice things for others which has in turn gave me joy! @oprah is so right about joy rising! I hang on to the little moments and memories in life! It can be short and sweet for some, but having purpose and loved ones make life happy. At least, it should.... :)

So as I decide to sign off, I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year!! Hang on to your dreams for a better year! Every success starts with one foot in front of the other! Just a reminder that I need to get back to my walking, blogging, and living life large!

If positive happy thoughts fail you in 2012, then let's just curse until we have said our piece, then turn a new leaf, and start again!!!

Cheers,
S