Feb 15 - Feb 21
Ok…I am back with a shameful smile and a heavy heart that I have been remiss at blogging. My new goal for 2010 was to “check in” here once a week…and it’s already mid-February but I am here!
This week has certainly been a week of revelations for me, and one reveal has opened the door for the next. First and foremost…Cathy won a Golden Ticket at Creative Escape 2010 and this gives her and a friend the opportunity of attending the event. And I am that friend – lucky for me! We are awarded with the opportunity of paying the fee…and attending the event and what an event! The line up of teachers has my head spinning and I am a bit overwhelmed at the idea of booking accommodation/flights…and getting to AZ by August. But it’s going to happen…I see this in my future.
When the initial excitement of getting a chance to attend CE had sunken into the foggy matter that is my brain…I was struck with a big of anxiety. The trip is going to be costly and with Don and Chris coming with us…it’s a major vacation. So getting the funds available for such an endeavor in a short period of time will be the challenge. Second…my health / weight and flying. I always get nervous before a flight…worrying about cramming my ample rear end into a teeny tiny airline seat. So…I vowed then and there that this year…from February until August…I was going to make my health my priority. And the very next day I was up at 5 am…walking on the treadmill.
I have determined that exercise is non-negotiable…I mean…I would not think of going into work without a shower…so I should view exercise the same way. I have to get up…get it done and over with. And so far…three days down and I am still alive. LOL!
I am not running marathons yet, but I am finishing the 30 minutes and getting to watch one of my TV shows on DVD. This week it’s Season 12 of Dallas…and I am loving the outfits…the 80’s humour and the fact that any woman would find JR attractive. The DVD keeps me from wanting to scream and the time flies by. Well not really flies…but it’s not intolerable.
This week has certainly been a week of revelations for me, and one reveal has opened the door for the next. First and foremost…Cathy won a Golden Ticket at Creative Escape 2010 and this gives her and a friend the opportunity of attending the event. And I am that friend – lucky for me! We are awarded with the opportunity of paying the fee…and attending the event and what an event! The line up of teachers has my head spinning and I am a bit overwhelmed at the idea of booking accommodation/flights…and getting to AZ by August. But it’s going to happen…I see this in my future.
When the initial excitement of getting a chance to attend CE had sunken into the foggy matter that is my brain…I was struck with a big of anxiety. The trip is going to be costly and with Don and Chris coming with us…it’s a major vacation. So getting the funds available for such an endeavor in a short period of time will be the challenge. Second…my health / weight and flying. I always get nervous before a flight…worrying about cramming my ample rear end into a teeny tiny airline seat. So…I vowed then and there that this year…from February until August…I was going to make my health my priority. And the very next day I was up at 5 am…walking on the treadmill.
I have determined that exercise is non-negotiable…I mean…I would not think of going into work without a shower…so I should view exercise the same way. I have to get up…get it done and over with. And so far…three days down and I am still alive. LOL!
I am not running marathons yet, but I am finishing the 30 minutes and getting to watch one of my TV shows on DVD. This week it’s Season 12 of Dallas…and I am loving the outfits…the 80’s humour and the fact that any woman would find JR attractive. The DVD keeps me from wanting to scream and the time flies by. Well not really flies…but it’s not intolerable.
Interestingly enough…in the past 3 days, I have been the least tired that I have been all week. Who would have thought that exercise would give you energy? But it does! I have been whipping thru the daily tasks at work and at home, I have energy at the end of the day for a little creative play. I know all the scrappers will be wanting pics…so I have added one of my Valentine’s card for Don…it’s not mushy cuz he is not a mushy card guy. I have been crazy busy getting ready for a certain LSS’ grand opening next weekend…I am doing a little make and take but no sneak peeks are allowed.
I have also been busy making a little gift for my nephew Liam – a little altered gift box with a chipboard album and some coordinating wooden letters. He is so adorable…here he is with his overly excited Auntie. Isn’t he precious? I was pleased at how the letters turned out…and will share the album once Chris and Jaimee get to see it.
Well...that's it for this week...thanks for taking a look.
Ness
