Monday, May 31st 2010
It's Memorial Day today and I finally took the time to go through the pile of mail that had been stacking up for the past couple weeks! Why do we let it turn into such a task? And I just realized that I haven't retrieved the mail since Thursday so I'm still not done with it! Oh well.
I was given a challenge this morning by my boyfriend D. He is challenging me to do nothing today, except relax. I think I'm doing quite well, actually. Although it's taking a lot of strength to refrain from doing laundry. That sounds weird, doesn't it? But, it's true. I don't like to sit still so I think I'll go for a walk soon.
Anyway, back to the mail. There was a letter from the National Children's Cancer Society along with a pretty calendar. They were asking for a donation, which I couldn't resist. So I have a check ready to mail off today. And that gives me an opportunity to pick up that mail that's been there since Thursday. I'll try to relax while I go through it :)
Peace :)
Monday, May 31, 2010
Church
Sunday, May 30th 2010
Today, my grandmother (Grandma S) invited me to go to church with her. Without a second thought, "Yes, I would really like to go!" I replied.
So, she picked my mom and me up and the three of us went together. I hadn't been to a church service in quite a while, but I am somewhat familiar with my grandmother's church. I got to sit in between the two of them, listen to the music (while trying to sing myself), and take it all in.
Many thoughts went through my head during the hour and I felt like I was able to reflect on some things I don't usually take the time to think about. I put $5 in the offering to help the church meet it's financial goal they need by the end of June and it looks like they are close!
We had coffee and cookies after the service and mingled for a moment with others. It was time well spent, that's for sure.
Peace :)
Today, my grandmother (Grandma S) invited me to go to church with her. Without a second thought, "Yes, I would really like to go!" I replied.
So, she picked my mom and me up and the three of us went together. I hadn't been to a church service in quite a while, but I am somewhat familiar with my grandmother's church. I got to sit in between the two of them, listen to the music (while trying to sing myself), and take it all in.
Many thoughts went through my head during the hour and I felt like I was able to reflect on some things I don't usually take the time to think about. I put $5 in the offering to help the church meet it's financial goal they need by the end of June and it looks like they are close!
We had coffee and cookies after the service and mingled for a moment with others. It was time well spent, that's for sure.
Peace :)
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Cheese Sandwich
Saturday, May 29th 2010
I woke up early to get a head start on the day (and to follow my goal of finding more hours in a day and I think I found them! The key is- they are there, but you only notice them if you are awake!) I had about 10 things to do before heading out of town to visit family and just as I was about to leave, I had a thought. I was getting hungry and figured someone else out there is probably getting hungry too!
I made a cheese sandwich to take on the road in hopes I would find someone who would like to eat it. "One is not enough. What if there are more than one person together? I'd better make two." I told myself as I sampled a slice of cheddar.
So, there I was ready to go with my overnight bag, ingredients to make a pie with my mom, and 2 sandwiches in an Easter basket. Yes, an Easter basket. It's been hanging around for a couple months, waiting to be returned to it's home at my parent's house.
I didn't find anyone as I left town, but then I knew where I could most likely find someone- the outlet mall shopping center exit about 30 miles down the freeway. As I neared the exit, there he was. It looked as if a man, dressed all in black, was kneeling on top of a mountain and I saw him from a mile away- literally. My steering wheel became excited and started turning itself toward that direction.
I waited through one traffic light, then I was stopped too far back to roll my window down. So, here's the tricky part. Do you get their attention from 10 cars back and have them run all the way to your car? What if they are handicapped (as I've seen before)? Do you wait until you approach them, stop all traffic during a green light and make everyone behind you furious? It's a tough one, isn't it?
Without much more contemplation, the light was green and it was time to go. I had the window down and as I got close, I held out the sandwich and slowed way down- but didn't stop. I thought "Do I throw it to him? No, that wouldn't be very polite." As he walked over, it was as if all the traffic behind me didn't matter.
"Would you like a sandwich?" I asked him. "Oh, yes. Thank you Dear!" He answered without hesitation. It was that simple.
And off I went. Straight through the light and down the on ramp. It was as if they designed the ramps just for that reason.
The other sandwich doesn't have quite the story though. I ended up eating it myself.
Peace :)
I woke up early to get a head start on the day (and to follow my goal of finding more hours in a day and I think I found them! The key is- they are there, but you only notice them if you are awake!) I had about 10 things to do before heading out of town to visit family and just as I was about to leave, I had a thought. I was getting hungry and figured someone else out there is probably getting hungry too!
I made a cheese sandwich to take on the road in hopes I would find someone who would like to eat it. "One is not enough. What if there are more than one person together? I'd better make two." I told myself as I sampled a slice of cheddar.
So, there I was ready to go with my overnight bag, ingredients to make a pie with my mom, and 2 sandwiches in an Easter basket. Yes, an Easter basket. It's been hanging around for a couple months, waiting to be returned to it's home at my parent's house.
I didn't find anyone as I left town, but then I knew where I could most likely find someone- the outlet mall shopping center exit about 30 miles down the freeway. As I neared the exit, there he was. It looked as if a man, dressed all in black, was kneeling on top of a mountain and I saw him from a mile away- literally. My steering wheel became excited and started turning itself toward that direction.
I waited through one traffic light, then I was stopped too far back to roll my window down. So, here's the tricky part. Do you get their attention from 10 cars back and have them run all the way to your car? What if they are handicapped (as I've seen before)? Do you wait until you approach them, stop all traffic during a green light and make everyone behind you furious? It's a tough one, isn't it?
Without much more contemplation, the light was green and it was time to go. I had the window down and as I got close, I held out the sandwich and slowed way down- but didn't stop. I thought "Do I throw it to him? No, that wouldn't be very polite." As he walked over, it was as if all the traffic behind me didn't matter.
"Would you like a sandwich?" I asked him. "Oh, yes. Thank you Dear!" He answered without hesitation. It was that simple.
And off I went. Straight through the light and down the on ramp. It was as if they designed the ramps just for that reason.
The other sandwich doesn't have quite the story though. I ended up eating it myself.
Peace :)
Saturday, May 29, 2010
TheBreastCancerSite.Com
Thursday, May 27th & Friday, May 28th 2010
I'm learning that sitting down to write every day is not the easiest thing to do. Sometimes, after being away from 7:30am-10pm, you just feel like putting your feet up for 10 minutes to relax before retiring to bed. And that's what happened to me the past 2 days :)
I still make time to do something for someone else sometime during the day which is my dedication, however writing each day is a slight challenge that I will continue to do my best to overcome. Maybe I will look for more hours in the day somehow and stop being so busy!
There is a website I want to share with you. This website has been around for at least a couple years that I know of. It's very simple and I invite you to visit it anytime you want! Just click on the "Click Here to Give, It's Free!" button and you will see what you've just donated.
For at least 2 years I was only clicking on the free mammogram button, but then I discovered there are a total of 6 charities at the top. So, please take a moment whenever you want and click on one or all 6- it's so easy!!
http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/
Peace :)
I'm learning that sitting down to write every day is not the easiest thing to do. Sometimes, after being away from 7:30am-10pm, you just feel like putting your feet up for 10 minutes to relax before retiring to bed. And that's what happened to me the past 2 days :)
I still make time to do something for someone else sometime during the day which is my dedication, however writing each day is a slight challenge that I will continue to do my best to overcome. Maybe I will look for more hours in the day somehow and stop being so busy!
There is a website I want to share with you. This website has been around for at least a couple years that I know of. It's very simple and I invite you to visit it anytime you want! Just click on the "Click Here to Give, It's Free!" button and you will see what you've just donated.
For at least 2 years I was only clicking on the free mammogram button, but then I discovered there are a total of 6 charities at the top. So, please take a moment whenever you want and click on one or all 6- it's so easy!!
http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/
Peace :)
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Have a Good Day
It was 8:30pm and the day was coming to an end. I had a dollar in the cup holder of my car, ready to give to someone if the opportunity arose. And it did, faster than I expected! I was almost home and at a stop light where a young couple was sitting on the wet ground. They looked cold and bored. I rolled down my window and the boy rushed over to accept my offer.
I said, "Have a good day," as I handed it to him. Afterward I thought, was that wrong to say "have a good day?" I don't know. What are you supposed to say?
I do know that although I might not know what the right thing to say is, I am feeling more and more comfortable in these situations where I didn't used to be comfortable at all. And that was only a couple weeks ago. I feel more at ease when I approach someone to give them bread or money, or to smile and say a simple "hi". It feels good! I will continue practicing and perhaps one day, I'll be able to stand up in front of a group (yes, public speaking as we discussed earlier) of people in need and say something that will affect them in a positive way. We'll see!
Peace :)
I said, "Have a good day," as I handed it to him. Afterward I thought, was that wrong to say "have a good day?" I don't know. What are you supposed to say?
I do know that although I might not know what the right thing to say is, I am feeling more and more comfortable in these situations where I didn't used to be comfortable at all. And that was only a couple weeks ago. I feel more at ease when I approach someone to give them bread or money, or to smile and say a simple "hi". It feels good! I will continue practicing and perhaps one day, I'll be able to stand up in front of a group (yes, public speaking as we discussed earlier) of people in need and say something that will affect them in a positive way. We'll see!
Peace :)
Saxophonist
Tuesday, May 25th 2010
Upon arrival at the airport last Saturday, there was a musician playing the saxophone in the hallway. Playing it beatifully, did I mention? I wanted to drop off some change for him, but we were moving in such fast motion trying to find the transit center to get to where we were going. So, I smiled at him and hurried by.
Then, on our return to the airport, I had my change ready in my pocket in hopes the same musician would be there and I could make up for it.
Turns out, there was a saxophone player at the first train stop we waited at so both D and I gave him a little $$. And as we walked down the same hallway back into the ORD airport, the saxophonist was there! Well, at least I think it was the same one. I guess it could have been someone else. But anyway, I dropped off my change for him and we rushed off to the check-in desk.
Those musicians sure do bring the still, empty hallways to life. Thank you for sharing your talent and stunning sounds with us common suitcase pullers.
Peace :)
Upon arrival at the airport last Saturday, there was a musician playing the saxophone in the hallway. Playing it beatifully, did I mention? I wanted to drop off some change for him, but we were moving in such fast motion trying to find the transit center to get to where we were going. So, I smiled at him and hurried by.
Then, on our return to the airport, I had my change ready in my pocket in hopes the same musician would be there and I could make up for it.
Turns out, there was a saxophone player at the first train stop we waited at so both D and I gave him a little $$. And as we walked down the same hallway back into the ORD airport, the saxophonist was there! Well, at least I think it was the same one. I guess it could have been someone else. But anyway, I dropped off my change for him and we rushed off to the check-in desk.
Those musicians sure do bring the still, empty hallways to life. Thank you for sharing your talent and stunning sounds with us common suitcase pullers.
Peace :)
Dunkin Donuts
Monday, May 24th 2010
A tad bit hungry for a little afternoon snack after doing touristy activities all day, we found ourselves in a Dunkin Donuts shop picking up a bag of donut holes :) When you stumble upon a Dunkin Donuts shop while traveling, you just have to stop! For old times sake. Well, I guess it's only old times sake if you used to live near one while growing up and now you can't find any within a 500 mile radius- as is my case.
We sat up in the window, ate a couple and then looked at each other with the same thought in mind. "We will probably be having dinner soon and it might be a better idea if we stopped eating these." And the second simultaneous thought shared by both of us- "Let's give the rest of these donuts to someone on the street."
So we did. And I hope that man enjoyed them.
Peace :)
A tad bit hungry for a little afternoon snack after doing touristy activities all day, we found ourselves in a Dunkin Donuts shop picking up a bag of donut holes :) When you stumble upon a Dunkin Donuts shop while traveling, you just have to stop! For old times sake. Well, I guess it's only old times sake if you used to live near one while growing up and now you can't find any within a 500 mile radius- as is my case.
We sat up in the window, ate a couple and then looked at each other with the same thought in mind. "We will probably be having dinner soon and it might be a better idea if we stopped eating these." And the second simultaneous thought shared by both of us- "Let's give the rest of these donuts to someone on the street."
So we did. And I hope that man enjoyed them.
Peace :)
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