One reason that I love living & working downtown is how close I am to stuff.
I realized I needed a break at work (I had eaten lunch at my desk and couldn’t remember when I stopped last).
So . . . I put on my workout clothes & headed off to the Walnut St. Bridge. (Shh, I’m still there)
I get a nice exercise (and mental) break in the nice & pretty. Just the afternoon pick me up I needed!!
Love MY city!!
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Today is the first day of the Lenten season. While I may not do my religion like others do, I still do some things every one does.
Like Lent.
While Lent is meant to bring you closer to God thru sacrifice, I use as a reset. We are far enough away from New Year Resolutions to have slipped. So, this is a good time of year (close to spring) to clear things out and start over. And that helps me strive to be a better person, which I know makes God happy.
I’ve given up lots of things in past years — Taco Bell, buying food in the cafeteria at work, cussing, meat. I’ve also taken up things – exercising, being positive, writing every day on this blog. All of them made an impression, but few of them stuck long term.
This year? No eating after 9 pm. Let’s see how this goes.
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How can a day that starts out with this be bad?
We all complain about Mondays. It is human nature (at least all the humans I know). I’ve been thinking lately, though. Most of the time I dread or complain about something it turns out bad. Is that because I *knew* it would be horrible or did my attitude make it happen?
So, I’ve decided to try something new. I’m gonna attempt to be positive. Well, maybe let’s start with just not so negative. Let’s see what happens. It can’t be worse, right?
What is one thing that you do without thinking that you can flip?
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Everyone is vain.
Shut up, you have something, I know. That one thing you will not accept in yourself.
This is the trait that drives us to exercise. Or eat right. Or turn off the TV. Whatever.
For moi?
It is my gray hair.
Not gonna happen. Not while I have the ability to fix it. For years (no, literally for like 11 years) I colored it myself. L’Oreal, please. It is what my mom did and it was cheap.
(And it looked brassy & cheap, but I didn’t know any better).
My lovely hairdresser (Lauren Hollingsworth owner of Salon 30A) begged me to let her do the color professionally. I finally gave in.
THANK YOU BABY JESUS!!!
We found an awesome blonde (that Lauren Arnold still uses on me) and people don’t even realize I am a natural brunette.
So, there is my dirty little secret. I color my hair. I budget so I have the extra cash to pay for it — it is that important.
What is your dirty little vain secret? Tell us, you’ll feel better! Let that flag fly, sweetie!!
Don’t pretend like this isn’t how you deal with bad games or lots of family. I know you do.
So, I got asked to watch Ella & Anna for the weekend so their parents could have a staycation alone. Of course I said yes!
So far, I’ve changed diapers (no biggie) made food (just mac & cheese and hot dogs), feed the kids, dishes in dishwasher, walked the dog, played with the kids and put one of them to bed. No baths tonight – that will be tomorrow before we go out.
So far, so good. Eh, who am I kidding? I’ll make it and be exhausted on Sunday. But Christi & Phillip will have gotten their weekend and I’ll have gotten quality times with the girlies. Plus, Oreo is staying with Papaw. Good times will be had for all. 
This past week has been really difficult for me. I’ve seen people acting in ways I can’t even imagine. I’ve reacted badly to them.
BUT, I am trying to remember I can’t control other people and how they act (the bane of my existence) but I can control me. I can put down boundaries and make sure that people follow them. I can control my reactions to people.
The picture? It is my Oreo cuddling with me. With all the steaming piles of poo this week I’ve dealt with, I cherish this moment even more. Pure happiness (even though he’s snuggling because of storms.
And I remember how excited Ella was to see me at her car wash. And that Phillip offered me his sister if needed. All the people who have my back! I will survive and be stronger for it.
Not really much to say. I gotta go eat. I’ll re-blog the post, but you can search for msgirlwithapan.
I am dog sitting on my vacation. Came up to watch the pups. No picture of Bubba because he is under the bed.
The lab is Chip & the other is queen Lady.
I’ll also be crafting and cooking and such. But mainly chillin’ in Sevierville and snuggling with the dogs.
It doesn’t suck to be Auntie Heather.
Look at all the marks! It is crazy.
So, for some reason my dance card (or calendar) has been unusually full. Which means I have less time to blog! But more stuff to blog about.
So, what am I going to do about it? Add another activity. Bee on the lookout for more info shortly – but I’m going to do the 40 Day revolution at North Shore Yoga.
Bring it!
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