Tuesday, July 6th 2010
There was a black plastic sack blowing around the parking lot at work all afternoon. I saw it through the window once and didn't think much of it. Then, as I was walking to my car a few hours later, there it was again.
Hmmm, should I pick it up? It looks kind of dirty and I don't really want to touch it. I thought to myself.
A co-worker gave some advice, "Don't pick it up if it's dirty."
"Peer pressure!" I replied as I picked it up and put it in my car since there were no bins around. Off we went!
Peace :)
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Gelato
Monday, July 5th 2010
I had the day off from work (holiday) and planned to meet my friend Krissy at an outdoor shopping center. We hadn't spent time together in months so I was really looking forward to this.
She and I dilly-dallied for a while and then we decided we should get a drink of water and maybe a treat too. We looked to the left and there was a gelato shop. How convenient! I decided early this morning that I wanted to treat her to a coffee or something just like this and with a little hesitation she eventually let me.
We took our ice cream to a table outside, watched the people go by, babies throw tantrums, and caught up on all the things we've been up to and all the things we have planned for the summer.
We had a great time and ended up spending 5 hours there! It was so nice to have no plans or places to hurry off to. Hopefully we can do this again one day soon.
Peace :)
I had the day off from work (holiday) and planned to meet my friend Krissy at an outdoor shopping center. We hadn't spent time together in months so I was really looking forward to this.
She and I dilly-dallied for a while and then we decided we should get a drink of water and maybe a treat too. We looked to the left and there was a gelato shop. How convenient! I decided early this morning that I wanted to treat her to a coffee or something just like this and with a little hesitation she eventually let me.
We took our ice cream to a table outside, watched the people go by, babies throw tantrums, and caught up on all the things we've been up to and all the things we have planned for the summer.
We had a great time and ended up spending 5 hours there! It was so nice to have no plans or places to hurry off to. Hopefully we can do this again one day soon.
Peace :)
Half Marathon
Sunday, July 4th 2010
It's 5am and the alarm is sounding! Did I mention it's Sunday morning on a holiday weekend? Yep, D and I are being swooped up by his friend to head out of town for a half-marathon race at 5:30am. I'm not running in it, but D and his buddy are. I'm just going as a spectator & supporter.
And I had so much fun! We were out in the country, there was a live band playing music, a barn full of fresh produce for purchase, a gift shop, and fresh strawberry shortcake. It's quite nice to be up so early on a summer morning, feeling the fresh warm air and listening to the chirping birds. I walked around the start/finish line where all of this activity was for 2 hours and never once felt bored. I meant to lay my blanket out and read a book, but I ran out of time just meandering around!
D sent me a message when he was at mile 11 (yes, he carried his phone with him- for musical purposes mainly) so I made my way to the finish line and waited. As I spotted him down the road, I had the camera ready and started cheering loudly. 2 hours, 9 seconds was his final time. Over 2 hours of running! Nice job D!
Peace :)
It's 5am and the alarm is sounding! Did I mention it's Sunday morning on a holiday weekend? Yep, D and I are being swooped up by his friend to head out of town for a half-marathon race at 5:30am. I'm not running in it, but D and his buddy are. I'm just going as a spectator & supporter.
And I had so much fun! We were out in the country, there was a live band playing music, a barn full of fresh produce for purchase, a gift shop, and fresh strawberry shortcake. It's quite nice to be up so early on a summer morning, feeling the fresh warm air and listening to the chirping birds. I walked around the start/finish line where all of this activity was for 2 hours and never once felt bored. I meant to lay my blanket out and read a book, but I ran out of time just meandering around!
D sent me a message when he was at mile 11 (yes, he carried his phone with him- for musical purposes mainly) so I made my way to the finish line and waited. As I spotted him down the road, I had the camera ready and started cheering loudly. 2 hours, 9 seconds was his final time. Over 2 hours of running! Nice job D!
Peace :)
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Morning Run
July 3rd, 2010
I decided to get up early and go for a jog through the downtown district. This time of day in the city is great, only a few people are about, the delivery trucks are stocking up the shops and restaurants, and the air is quiet as the sun is newly awake.
The first jogger I passed said good morning to me and I thought, it's so nice when people greet others as they meet on a path or sidewalk. I was taught at a young age that it is polite to say hello to others as we passed them on our family bikerides and it has sort of been forgotten now that I live in a bigger city. Ok, I'm going to try to say "hello" or "good morning" to each person I pass on this run.
Thirty seconds later, as my mind was wandering-thinking about all the "things" I need to do (or so I tell myself I need to do them) I realized I passed one or two others without saying a word! I forgot already!
By then I was running along the waterfront and saw a man sitting on a bench. It looked like he had perhaps slept on that very same bench last night.
I looked at him and said with a smile, "Good Morning".
He perked up with a sudden straight posture and said, "Good Morning Ma'am. Have a good day!" His tone got louder because I was running past him by this point.
I turned around with a giant smile and replied, "Thanks! You too, have a great day!" :)
I could almost hear him say hi to the next passer-by, like he had suddenly woken up to a bright sunny day by the river. I hope that he has fun today and is greeted by lots of others too.
Peace :)
I decided to get up early and go for a jog through the downtown district. This time of day in the city is great, only a few people are about, the delivery trucks are stocking up the shops and restaurants, and the air is quiet as the sun is newly awake.
The first jogger I passed said good morning to me and I thought, it's so nice when people greet others as they meet on a path or sidewalk. I was taught at a young age that it is polite to say hello to others as we passed them on our family bikerides and it has sort of been forgotten now that I live in a bigger city. Ok, I'm going to try to say "hello" or "good morning" to each person I pass on this run.
Thirty seconds later, as my mind was wandering-thinking about all the "things" I need to do (or so I tell myself I need to do them) I realized I passed one or two others without saying a word! I forgot already!
By then I was running along the waterfront and saw a man sitting on a bench. It looked like he had perhaps slept on that very same bench last night.
I looked at him and said with a smile, "Good Morning".
He perked up with a sudden straight posture and said, "Good Morning Ma'am. Have a good day!" His tone got louder because I was running past him by this point.
I turned around with a giant smile and replied, "Thanks! You too, have a great day!" :)
I could almost hear him say hi to the next passer-by, like he had suddenly woken up to a bright sunny day by the river. I hope that he has fun today and is greeted by lots of others too.
Peace :)
Pastrami Sandwich
Friday, July 2nd 2010
As D and I were walking to dinner, we passed a man looking for money to buy a sandwich. I had a dollar ready in my pocket just in case this exact opportunity arose! ;)
"Yes, I have a dollar." I said and held it out for him.
But he nearly shook his head saying no. He wanted more than 1 dollar! Now, there are times when I will give more- even up to $20 depending on the circumstance and how bountiful I'm feeling. I'm not feeling this so much tonight.
"I want a pastrami sandwich from Fred Meyer and I need more than 1 dollar." He said as he took the money from my hand.
Now, I could have reached in my wallet and given him more, but there are times when I start to feel taken advantage of. It's not easy for me to say no, but tonight I did.
"Hopefully someone else on your way there will give you some more. Or, there's a McDonald's right there where you can buy a sandwich for less."
"No, no, no. I won't eat at McDonald's. No." He said and walked away.
"Ok, have a good evening." I replied as we walked in the opposite direction.
I'd like to think he ended up eating that pastrami sandwich.
Peace :)
As D and I were walking to dinner, we passed a man looking for money to buy a sandwich. I had a dollar ready in my pocket just in case this exact opportunity arose! ;)
"Yes, I have a dollar." I said and held it out for him.
But he nearly shook his head saying no. He wanted more than 1 dollar! Now, there are times when I will give more- even up to $20 depending on the circumstance and how bountiful I'm feeling. I'm not feeling this so much tonight.
"I want a pastrami sandwich from Fred Meyer and I need more than 1 dollar." He said as he took the money from my hand.
Now, I could have reached in my wallet and given him more, but there are times when I start to feel taken advantage of. It's not easy for me to say no, but tonight I did.
"Hopefully someone else on your way there will give you some more. Or, there's a McDonald's right there where you can buy a sandwich for less."
"No, no, no. I won't eat at McDonald's. No." He said and walked away.
"Ok, have a good evening." I replied as we walked in the opposite direction.
I'd like to think he ended up eating that pastrami sandwich.
Peace :)
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Food Bank and a Rock
Thursday, July 1st 2010
They are having a food drive at the office to benefit the Oregon Food Bank and it was announced that if we bring in 5 cans of food, we can wear jeans today and tomorrow. This is something we all get excited about and I think about 98% of us brought food in today!
Then, on my lunch break I was driving through a store parking lot looking for a space to park. I got my hopes up when I saw one right away, but as I neared it, I noticed a fairly large rock right about where my tires would drive over. I didn't want to get a flat tire for a good parking spot (although sometimes I might risk that if I was really desperate) so I kept going until I found one nearby.
I almost walked past it, but I thought again- Why don't I pick up the rock so someone else can park here? Or so the next person who pulls in without seeing it won't damage their tires!
And there it went- in the garbage. Have you ever thrown a rock in the garbage? It just doesn't feel right. Oh well, no big deal!
Peace :)
They are having a food drive at the office to benefit the Oregon Food Bank and it was announced that if we bring in 5 cans of food, we can wear jeans today and tomorrow. This is something we all get excited about and I think about 98% of us brought food in today!
Then, on my lunch break I was driving through a store parking lot looking for a space to park. I got my hopes up when I saw one right away, but as I neared it, I noticed a fairly large rock right about where my tires would drive over. I didn't want to get a flat tire for a good parking spot (although sometimes I might risk that if I was really desperate) so I kept going until I found one nearby.
I almost walked past it, but I thought again- Why don't I pick up the rock so someone else can park here? Or so the next person who pulls in without seeing it won't damage their tires!
And there it went- in the garbage. Have you ever thrown a rock in the garbage? It just doesn't feel right. Oh well, no big deal!
Peace :)
Coffee Cake
Wednesday, June 30th 2010
One of my coworkers wasn't quite in tip-top shape earlier in the week and I wanted to do something to help (or try to help at least). So, I stopped by my favorite place to stop on my way to work (nothing unusual here) and I picked up a piece of coffee cake for Mr. J. I set it on his desk anonymously so he'd find it when he arrived.
"Thank you." He said right away, assuming it was from me.
"For what?" I asked, but couldn't prevent myself from laughing at the same time. "Of course."
It took him until about noon to finish it, but hopefully he enjoyed it- slowly :)
Peace :)
One of my coworkers wasn't quite in tip-top shape earlier in the week and I wanted to do something to help (or try to help at least). So, I stopped by my favorite place to stop on my way to work (nothing unusual here) and I picked up a piece of coffee cake for Mr. J. I set it on his desk anonymously so he'd find it when he arrived.
"Thank you." He said right away, assuming it was from me.
"For what?" I asked, but couldn't prevent myself from laughing at the same time. "Of course."
It took him until about noon to finish it, but hopefully he enjoyed it- slowly :)
Peace :)
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